Medical Malpractice

When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes harm to a patient, Texas law provides the right to pursue a medical malpractice claim for damages. Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex areas of Texas personal injury law and require attorneys with specific expertise in both medicine and litigation. Texas Lawyer Service connects patients and families across Texas with experienced medical malpractice attorneys who have the knowledge and resources to take on hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies. Medical malpractice in Texas covers surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, anesthesia errors, emergency room negligence, hospital negligence, nursing malpractice, dental malpractice, and pharmacy errors. Texas has specific procedural requirements for medical malpractice cases including the requirement to file an expert report within 120 days of filing suit. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims in Texas is generally two years from the date the negligent act occurred. Texas also has caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. These rules make it critical to hire an attorney experienced specifically in Texas medical malpractice law as soon as possible after an injury. Browse our network and connect with a qualified Texas medical malpractice attorney for a free case evaluation today.