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When healthcare providers make mistakes, the consequences can be devastating. We hold doctors, nurses, and hospitals accountable for medical negligence.
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How We Help Medical Malpractice Victims
When you’ve been injured in a medical malpractice incident, you need a medical malpractice attorney who understands the unique challenges of your case. As one of the top medical malpractice law firms in Texas, Medina & Medina has extensive experience handling these claims and knows what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers offer a free consultation and charge no fee unless we win.
What We Do For You
- Investigate your case thoroughly to establish liability
- Gather evidence including medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions
- Negotiate diligently with insurance companies on your behalf
- Take your case to trial if necessary to get you fair compensation
Why Clients Choose Medina & Medina
Our medical malpractice attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases across Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and beyond. As an experienced medical malpractice law firm, we offer free consultations, bilingual representation, and charge no fee unless we win your case. If you are looking for the best medical malpractice lawyer in Texas, Medina & Medina gives every case personalized attention because we believe every client deserves an attorney who fights for the right outcome.
Common Causes
- Surgical errors including wrong site surgery and retained instruments
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious conditions like cancer
- Medication errors involving wrong drugs or incorrect dosages
- Birth injuries caused by negligent delivery practices
- Failure to order appropriate diagnostic tests
- Anesthesia errors causing brain damage or death
Typical Injuries
- Worsened medical conditions from delayed or incorrect treatment
- Permanent disability from surgical errors
- Brain damage from anesthesia complications or oxygen deprivation
- Infant cerebral palsy and birth injuries
- Organ damage from medication errors
- Wrongful death from preventable medical mistakes
How We Prove Liability
Medical malpractice claims require expert testimony from a physician in the same or similar specialty establishing that the healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care and that this deviation caused the patient injury. Medical records, imaging studies, and pathology reports form the evidentiary foundation of these cases. The complexity of medical malpractice claims and the requirement for expert reports early in the litigation process make these cases resource intensive.
Texas Legal Framework
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 74 governs medical malpractice claims and requires the plaintiff to serve an expert report within 120 days of filing suit. Texas imposes a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages per healthcare institution and a $250,000 cap per physician under Section 74.301, with a maximum of $500,000 in noneconomic damages against all physicians combined. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas is two years from the date of the negligent act, with a 10 year statute of repose under Section 74.251.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Medina & Medina, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions that may shorten or extend this deadline, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages. The amount depends on the specific circumstances of your case.
While you’re not required to have a lawyer, having experienced legal representation typically results in higher settlements. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them, and you deserve someone advocating for your interests too.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and impact on your life. Contact Medina & Medina for a free evaluation of your case.
Helpful evidence includes police reports, medical records, photos of the scene, witness statements, and insurance information. Our team will help you gather all necessary documentation.
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