Hispanic Medical Malpractice Attorney in Houston Texas

Houston is home to The Medical Center, one of the largest concentrations of medical services in the United States. According to the Journal of Patient Safety, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America. Over 195,000 people die in hospitals because of preventable mistakes. Many people think their failing health caused many deaths during treatment so only about 2% of medical malpractice cases file a lawsuit.

Medical malpractice can be a complex and difficult case to prove, but the Attorney Javier Marcos is here to help patients that have suffered and possibly died due to negligent and inappropriate actions by medical professionals. If you or a loved one has been severely affected by health issues after being treated by a doctor or medical professional, contact Attorney Javier Marcos to see if you have a medical malpractice case.

• Misdiagnosis – This is the most common medical mistake and unfortunately heart attacks and cancer are the most conditions that are missed. A failure to diagnose serious medical conditions can lead to severe injuries, death, and long-term consequences. In many cases where it seems a doctor is not relieving your medical conditions; a second opinion may be needed.
• Surgical Errors – Surgical errors are another common medical mistake and often goes undetected for long periods of time. Errors include the wrong surgery, the wrong site is operated on, and in some cases, surgery items have been left inside the body. Of course, surgical errors are usually not detected until the patient’s medical condition deteriorates due to the error.
• Failure to Treat – In this situation, the doctor accurately diagnosed the patient but then did not follow acceptable standards of care or follow up care to mitigate the condition. If the condition then worsens and leads to injury, then the patient has a legitimate medical malpractice case.
• Birth Injuries – many medical malpractice claims involve injuries caused to a child during birth due to preventable errors. Shoulder dystocia, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy are among common birthing injuries that could have been caused by medical malpractice. These are very well documented.
• Prescription Drug Errors – prescription drug injuries and deaths have been well documented in the media. The opioid crisis has brough prescription drug abuse to the forefront.  In addition, doctors have been known to prescribe the wrong medication not considering interactions and allergies that may affect a patient. Incorrect dosing and administration of drugs can cause a patient’s health condition to worsen.