Houston Medical Malpractice Attorneys

1. Houston Medical Malpractice Attorneys When we turn to doctors and other medical professionals to help us heal, we’re trusting them with our lives. We expect that the treatment is within standard guidelines, that it’s necessary, and that we’re getting the right treatment for whatever is ailing us. Doctors are human, however, and they make mistakes. If you or someone you know has been injured due to suspected medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation. At Gibson Hill Personal Injury, we’ve made a name for ourselves representing clients in medical malpractice cases. Our practice focuses on medical malpractice and other personal injury claims, and our record shows that we get results for our clients. To see if you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim.. Why You Need A Medical Malpractice Attorney Medicine is a complicated field, as is the law surrounding proper medical treatment. Different states have different rules governing liability and when you can file a claim. In Texas, for instance, you have two years from sustaining the injury to file a medical malpractice claim (if the injury occurred as part of an ongoing treatment or therapy, the clock starts when that course of treatment is complete). There are four general steps to prove a medical malpractice claim: A doctor-patient relationship existed. The physician was negligent in some way. The physician’s negligence causes the injury.   

2. The injury led to specific damages.  Why Choose Gibson Hill? While fewer medical malpractice cases are generally being filed nationwide, the drop is more due to states tightening restrictions on malpractice claims than doctors or hospitals making fewer mistakes. Medical errors still happen; a study from John Hopkins Medicine reported that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. The study said that more than 250,000 deaths per year in the U.S. are due to medical errors. Medical malpractice suits are one of our areas of focus at Gibson Hill Personal Injury. We have extensive experience with these types of claims, and we fight hard to make sure our clients receive their due compensation. And while we’re fighting in court on your behalf, we’ll make sure to treat you with respect and compassion while keeping you informed about how your case is progressing. -----------------------------------------------------