When medical professionals fail to provide the standard of care you deserve, the consequences can be devastating—leaving you with mounting medical bills, long-term disabilities, and questions about how to move forward. In McAllen and throughout the Rio Grande Valley, patients place their trust in doctors and hospitals, expecting safe and competent care, but medical errors continue to harm families across Texas.
At Davis & Davis, our trial-tested legal team has devoted nearly 70 years of combined experience exclusively to representing victims of medical negligence. While we’re based in Houston, our attorneys regularly fly to McAllen and the surrounding areas to meet with clients who have suffered due to surgical errors, birth injuries, hospital negligence, and other forms of medical malpractice. We handle cases throughout Texas and nationwide, ensuring that distance never stands between you and quality legal representation.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice in McAllen
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers deviate from accepted standards of care, resulting in harm to patients. Throughout McAllen and the surrounding region, these cases take many forms. Surgical errors—including wrong-site surgery, retained foreign objects, and complications from improper technique—can leave patients worse off than before they sought treatment. Birth injuries resulting from inadequate fetal monitoring, delayed C-sections, or mismanaged labor complications can affect children for their entire lives.
Diagnostic errors represent another significant category of medical negligence. When doctors fail to diagnose cancer, heart attacks, strokes, or other serious conditions in a timely manner, patients lose critical treatment opportunities. Hospital negligence, whether through medication errors, nursing mistakes, or inadequate patient monitoring, can turn routine hospital stays into life-threatening situations. Anesthesia errors during surgery can lead to brain damage, paralysis, or wrongful death.
Why Davis & Davis Fights for McAllen Families
Since 2003, when Texas enacted caps on medical malpractice damages, many attorneys have abandoned this area of practice. At Davis & Davis, our attorneys refused to give up the fight for victims of medical errors. Based on our deep-rooted Christian faith and commitment to justice, we chose to continue representing families affected by medical negligence, even in Texas’s challenging legal environment.
Our exclusive focus on medical malpractice cases means we understand the complex medical and legal issues involved in these claims. With more than 300 jury trials under our belts, we’ve built a reputation for thorough case preparation and aggressive representation. We work with high-quality independent medical professionals who help us prove negligence and demonstrate the full extent of harm caused by medical errors. This depth of knowledge allows us to navigate the intricate requirements of medical malpractice litigation in Texas.
Understanding Your Rights Under Texas Law
Texas law establishes specific requirements for medical malpractice claims. You must generally file your lawsuit within two years from the date the medical error occurred or from when you discovered the injury. Before filing suit, Texas requires plaintiffs to obtain an opinion from a medical specialist stating that there’s a reasonable probability that the standard of care was breached.
The state’s damage caps limit non-economic damages (pain and suffering) to $250,000 per healthcare provider, with a maximum of $500,000 total for multiple providers or healthcare institutions. Economic damages—including medical expenses, lost wages, and future care costs—remain uncapped. Understanding these limitations is essential for pursuing appropriate compensation. Our attorneys navigate these complex regulations while building the strongest possible case for your recovery.
We Come to You—Distance Is Never a Barrier
Many McAllen families worry that working with a Houston-based law firm will be inconvenient. At Davis & Davis, we eliminate that concern by flying to meet clients throughout Texas and across the United States. We regularly travel to McAllen, Laredo, and other Rio Grande Valley communities to conduct initial consultations, gather evidence, and support our clients throughout the legal process.
We represent victims of medical malpractice on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no upfront legal fees or out-of-pocket expenses for our services or for the independent medical professionals we employ. Our investment in your recovery only pays off when we obtain a financial settlement or jury award in your case. This demonstrates our dedication to helping victims of medical errors recover the compensation they deserve.
Contact Davis & Davis to Understand Your Legal Options
If you or a family member suffered harm due to a doctor’s mistake or hospital negligence in McAllen or anywhere in Texas, our attorneys are ready to help. With nearly 70 years of combined experience and a proven track record in medical malpractice litigation, Davis & Davis provides the knowledge and commitment your case demands. We handle cases nationwide and will fly to meet with you regardless of your location.
Whether you’re dealing with a birth injury, surgical error, diagnostic mistake, or any other form of medical negligence, time is critical due to Texas’s statute of limitations. Contact our office for a free case evaluation and learn how we can fight for the compensation you deserve.
