Texas Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Attorneys Dallas Fort Worth TX

Have you (or a loved one) suffered an injury as the result of medical malpractice? The Texas Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Bailey & Galyen have extensive experience in litigating cases on behalf of clients who have been injured by doctors, surgeons, pharmacists, anesthesiologists, or hospital personnel. We are Board Certified Personal Injury Specialists handling all types of medical-malpractice cases. Medical Malpracticing, Medical negligence or "hospital negligence" includes: misdiagnosis, failure to diagnosis, failure to warn, surgical errors, birth trauma, or any other doctor or hospital-related injuries? Medical malpractice is a subcategory of personal injury / wrongful death law, and Texas law provides remedies so that you might be "made whole."

The following is general information on medical-malpractice, and should help to answer some of your questions. For further information Contact Bailey & Galyen for a free, initial consultation to discuss the merits of your case.

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Medical Malpractice - An Overview

Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act or omission by a doctor or other medical professional results in damage or harm to a patient. Negligence by a medical professional could include an error in a diagnosis, treatment or illness management. If such negligence results in injury to a patient, a case could arise against the doctor if his or her actions deviated from generally accepted standards of practice; against the hospital for improper care, such as problems with medications, sanitation or nursing care; or against local, state or federal agencies that operate hospital facilities.

Medical-malpractice laws are designed to protect patients' rights to pursue compensation if they are injured as the result of negligence. However, malpractice suits are often complex and costly to win. While theoretically, you can seek compensation for any injury caused by negligence, regardless of its seriousness, time and money make it unrealistic to sue for an injury that is minor or heals quickly. Therefore, if you believe you have a medical-malpractice claim, it is important to consult with an attorney who can help you determine whether your claim is worth pursuing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Malpractice

Q: What is medical malpractice?

A: Medical-malpractice is negligence committed by a professional health care provider, such as a doctor, nurse, dentist, technician, hospital worker or hospital, whose treatment of a patient departs from a standard of care met by those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient.

Q: Does someone who is not satisfied with the results of his or her surgery have a malpractice case?

A: In general, there are no guarantees of medical results, and unexpected or unsuccessful results do not necessarily mean negligence occurred. To succeed in a medical malpractice case, a plaintiff has to show an injury or damages that resulted from the doctor's deviation from the standard of care applicable to the procedure.

Q: What should I do if I think I have a medical malpractice claim?

A: You should talk to a lawyer who specializes in such cases as soon as possible. Tell the attorney exactly what happened, from your first visit to the doctor or other health care provider, through your last contact with him or her. If possible, obtain your medical records and bring them to your first meeting with the attorney. There are time limits governing how long someone may bring a medical-malpractice-claim, so time is of the essence.

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The Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Bailey & Galyen offer quality legal services and representation to clients throughout Texas, including Arlington, Bedford, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Irving, Plano, Weatherford, Mesquite, Houston, Clear Lake, Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen, TX.

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