Negligencias médicas

Abogados especializados en negligencias médicas

When a doctor, nurse, or other provider fails tomeet the standard of care, the results can be devastating and permanent.

Our attorneys investigate medical records, work with qualified experts, and buildthe case needed to hold negligent providers and their employers accountable.

Los errores médicos son una de las principales causas de muerte

Ask most people what are the leading causes of preventable death nationwide, and most will respond with traffic collisions, suicide, homicide, or drug overdose.

It may be surprising to learn that a far more common cause of preventable death is medical malpractice.

In a 2016 study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, it was reported that each year 250,000 deaths are caused by medical errors in the United States. This would make medical malpractice the third-leading cause of death in the U.S.

Reclamaciones por negligencia médica y daños causados por productos farmacéuticos

Médicos, enfermeras, cirujanos y otros profesionales de la salud se encuentran entre los profesionales más ampliamente educados y altamente capacitados en la nación, pero todavía son propensos a cometer errores como cualquier otra persona. Trágicamente, las consecuencias de sus errores pueden ser fatales.

Si ha sufrido lesiones o ha perdido a un ser querido como consecuencia de la negligencia de un profesional médico, puede acudir al bufete de abogados Daspit en busca de ayuda.

Podemos investigar su caso para encontrar pruebas que demuestren que el médico es el culpable de causarle la lesión o de empeorar su dolencia, y estaremos dispuestos a luchar por su derecho a una compensación económica.

We handle all types of medical malpractice claims, from surgical errors, failure to diagnose, psychiatric abuse, prescription errors, and misdiagnosis, and we urge you to contact our office now for a free case evaluation.

We may be able to help you recover financial compensation for all of your medical expenses, lost income and reduced earning power, and even noneconomic damages for the pain, suffering and emotional distress you have been forced to endure, the kind of catastrophic injury that changes a person's life permanently.

Acerca de los litigios farmacéuticos

In July of 2012, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) entered into an agreement to pay $3 billion in a settlement after being prosecuted for criminal charges of having engaged in the illegal promotion of some of its drugs.

The pharmaceutical giant was also accused of concealing safety data, promoting drugs for unapproved uses, and even for bribing doctors to prescribe its drugs.

The medications involved in the allegations included two common antidepressants as well as asthma medication and drugs for the treatment of epilepsy.

While not all pharmaceutical litigation rises to this scale, the GSK case serves as a powerful example of the fact that the pharmaceutical industry is not always working with the best interests of the public in mind.

Otros ejemplos conocidos de litigios farmacéuticos en los últimos años son los antidepresivos que provocan pensamientos suicidas, así como los fármacos para el tratamiento del colesterol alto y la artritis, los medicamentos dietéticos, los analgésicos y los antipsicóticos.

¿Lesionado por un medicamento recetado peligroso?

Los principales fabricantes de medicamentos de venta con receta invierten miles de millones de dólares en el proceso de investigación y desarrollo de nuevos medicamentos, y esta inversión se convierte en enormes beneficios a largo plazo. Cada una de las cinco principales empresas farmacéuticas tiene unos ingresos anuales superiores a 40.000 millones de dólares.

Even with the enormous sums of money spent on developing new drugs, medications still end up on the market that cause serious injury to patients.

When a person suffers injury, illness or dies as a result of complications caused by prescription medication, the injured patient or surviving family members may have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company.

FAQS Regarding Medical Malpractice

What counts as medical malpractice in Texas?

Medical malpractice occurs whena doctor, nurse, surgeon, or other healthcare provider deviates from theaccepted standard of care and that deviation causes injury or death.

Common examples include surgical errors, failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis, prescriptionerrors, and psychiatric abuse or neglect.

Do I have to prove the doctor was careless to win my case?

You have to show that theprovider's treatment fell below the accepted standard of care for theirprofession, and that this failure caused your injury.

This typically requiresexpert medical testimony, since a jury generally cannot determine on its own whethera provider's conduct met the standard other qualified providers would havefollowed.

Can I sue a pharmaceutical company for a dangerous drug?

Yes, if a medication caused youor a loved one injury, illness, or death due to a defect, undisclosed sideeffects, or improper marketing, you may have grounds for a product liabilityclaim against the manufacturer.

These cases can be pursued individually or,when many patients are affected, as part of a larger class action.

What compensation can I recover in a medical malpractice claim?

You may recover your medicalexpenses, lost income and reduced earning power, and noneconomic damages forpain, suffering, and emotional distress.

If the malpractice resulted in death,surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral costs,lost financial support, and loss of companionship.

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Texas?

Generally two years from thedate the malpractice occurred, though certain circumstances, such as when theinjury was not immediately discoverable, can affect that deadline.

Because medical malpractice claims also carry additional pre-suit requirements underTexas law, it's important to have your case reviewed as early as possible.

Speak With a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today

If a doctor's error or a dangerous pharmaceutical drug has caused injury to you or a loved one, do not hesitate to contact us so that we can review the situation and determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit.

Taking on hospitals, medical providers, or pharmaceutical companies can be a daunting task, since the defendants in these cases have vast financial resources for fighting the allegations and an enormous incentive to avoid being found at fault for causing injury or death.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers, however, have extensive experience with high-stakes litigation, including cases with as much as $330 million at stake.

Whether it is an individual injury claim or a class action, we are ready to fight for you.

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