Doan Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyer Fights for You

Your Rights in Medical Negligence Cases Explained

No profession demands our trust and confidence than does that of healthcare. We all literally place our very lives in the hands of our doctors, nurses, hospitals and other medical professionals. Sadly, with alarming regularity, our trust in physicians and other healthcare professionals proves to be wholly misplaced. In the United States, the third leading cause of death arises from medical negligence – avoidable mistakes made by our doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare givers. Statistics reveal that one out of every 10 deaths in the country stems from medical negligence of medical malpractice. If you or a loved one is a victim of this type of negligence, a Doan Law Firm Lubbock medical malpractice lawyer can explain your important rights. 

You can connect with a Doan Law Firm medical malpractice attorney by calling us at (806) 557-0000.

Understanding Texas Medical Malpractice Law

Texas law defines medical malpractice (or medical negligence) as occurring when a healthcare professional does one of the following:

• Fails to provide proper treatment for a patient
• Omits to take an appropriate action in the course of patient care
• Provides substandard patient treatment

Common Types of Medical Malpractice Issues in Lubbock

Types of medical practice can be as unique as individual patients that are victims of this type of professional negligence. With that noted, there are some types of medical malpractice that occur with greater frequency in Texas, including in Lubbock. These include:

• Childbirth injuries
• Anesthesia errors
• Prescription mistakes
• Surgical errors
• Misdiagnosis
• Failure to diagnosis

Securing Fair Compensation for Lubbock Medical Malpractice Victims

A Doan Law Firm Lubbock wrongful death lawyer can explain your rights if you’ve been injured by a physician, at a hospital, or by some other healthcare professional. While each Texas medical malpractice claim is different, examples of the types of financial compensation we seek for your clients include:

• Medical bills and expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish and emotional distress
• Lost wages
• Disability (temporary, long-term, permanent)
• Other physical harm, injury, damage

In some cases, a victim of a medical malpractice may be entitled to punitive damages in a lawsuit. Punitive damages is more money paid to a victim of Texas medical malpractice when the conduct a doctor or other medical professional is considered to be especially reckless.

Lubbock Medical Malpractice: When Negligence Leads to Wrongful Death

These facts are so alarming, stunning, they bear repeating:

Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in Texas and across the United States

One in 10 people die because of medical malpractice each year

If you have lost a loved one as the result of fatal medical negligence, a Doan Law Firm Lubbock medical malpractice wrongful death lawyer can be reached right now or any time by calling (806) 557-0000. In Texas, certain family members are able to pursue a medical malpractice wrongful death claim. These include:

• Spouses
• Parents
• Children

Contact The Doan Law Firm: Lubbock's Trusted Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The first step in protecting your rights and getting justice and accountability is to retain the services of a dedicated, trustworthy, caring Lubbock medical malpractice lawyer. You can connect with a compassionate, experienced Lubbock medical malpractice attorney by calling The Doan Law Firm at (806) 557-0000.

Our Lubbock medical malpractice lawyer hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, including every holiday. We know that when you are a victim of medical malpractice you need answers and support immediately. We are always there for you.

We can schedule an initial consultation with a Lubbock medical practice lawyer at our Lubbock law offices:

4708 67^th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79414
(806) 557-0000

Depending in your needs and circumstances, we can also meet with you at your home, the hospital, the rehab center, or any location that meets your needs. A virtual initial consultation and case evaluation can be scheduled with a Lubbock medical malpractice attorney online as well.

There is never a charge for an initial consultation with a Doan Law Firm Lubbock medical malpractice lawyer. Our firm guarantees that we will never charge an attorney fee in your case unless we win for you. Our medical malpractice lawyer team is dedicated to fight tirelessly for justice, accountability, and the compensation you deserve.