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Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorneys

At Miller Weisbrod Olesky, our Top Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyers continue to fight for victims of medical malpractice across the country. We believe that the only way to obtain real justice for the families who have suffered, and to prevent further instances of injury or loss of life, is to take on the negligent doctors, nurses and hospitals -- and make them pay.

*Due to recent changes in the law, it can be difficult for the victims of preventable medical error in Texas to find experienced and dedicated legal representation. The difficulty, expense and expertise needed to handle these cases have driven many law firms out of the field of medical malpractice. Even some larger firms have eliminated or severely restricted their services for victims of medical negligence.

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a medical or health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, deviates from standards in their profession, thereby causing injury to a patient. The negligence might arise from errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare or health management. Medical Malpractice refers to any injury or complication caused by a healthcare professional. It has an element of “intent,” meaning the medical provider knew they should have provided treatment but failed to.

Washington Post reports that medical errors cause the deaths of more than 250,000 people in the U.S. each year. This translates to 10% of all U.S. deaths are due to medical errors.

If you suffered a serious injury or the loss of a loved one due to medical malpractice, we invite you to contact our offices today to schedule a free consultation with a nationally recognized leader in medical litigation.

Types of Medical Malpractice

Malpractice takes many forms. Some types of negligence are harder to recognize, especially when the patient does not discover the harm until weeks, months, or even years later. Doctors, nurses, technicians, or other health care practitioners can commit negligent acts that cause patients to suffer serious consequences.

• Failure to diagnose
  Failure to diagnose and misdiagnosis of an illness or injury are the basis of many medical malpractice lawsuits. Misdiagnosis is not necessarily medical malpractice, and not all diagnostic errors point to a successful lawsuit. A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose must result in improper medical care, delayed treatment, or no treatment, which in turn must result in a worsening of the patient's medical condition in order for it to be considered medical malpractice.

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• Surgical errors
  Many types of medical malpractice involve surgical errors. These mistakes can range from operating on the wrong patient, body part, loss of surgical tools in the patient, to failing to provide adequate post-surgical care. In addition, unsanitary conditions can cause illness and serious infections.

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• Incorrect treatment of a medical condition
  A patient may experience deadly consequences when a physician provides the wrong treatment of a critical illness or injury.

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• Birth injuries
  A birth injury can result when a doctor or technician makes an error during pregnancy, labor and/or delivery. The most common type of birth injury is cerebral palsy, which may result when a newborn is deprived of oxygen during the birth process. Other mistakes that may cause birth injuries are improper monitoring or failing to perform a C-section when necessary.
  
  There is nothing more traumatic than your child suffering a birth injury. Many birth injuries cause serious medical problems that could end in lifetime disability. The Texas Birth Injury Attorneys at Miller Weisbrod Olesky understand the significant impact a birth injury will have not only on your child's life, but also your own. As experienced Birth Injury Lawyers, we fight hard for answers and justice if a delivery room error or doctor's negligence caused your child's birth injury.

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• Cancer misdiagnosis
  When a doctor misdiagnoses a serious disease such as cancer, the consequences can be fatal. Patients whose cancer is detected and treated in the early stages have higher survival rates. Therefore, if a patient is not diagnosed when symptoms first appear, the disease is likely to progress to a stage where treatment is no longer effective.

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• Medication errors
  Many medical malpractice claims involve errors in prescribing and administering medication. A doctor may prescribe the wrong drug or dosage. Further, a patient can have a life-threatening reaction if a doctor fails to check for drug allergies or interactions with existing medications.

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• Anesthesia errors
  If an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist makes a mistake, it can cause permanent injury, brain damage or even death. Common errors include failing to review the patient’s medical history or improperly monitoring vital signs during surgery.

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• Failure to prevent or treat infections
  Hospital patients develop infections more often than we imagine. For example, bacterial meningitis can be misdiagnosed as viral meningitis or even strep throat, which causes a delay in the appropriate treatment. Diagnosis might be delayed due to a failure to recognize symptoms or order the appropriate diagnostic tests.
  
  Another infection commonly missed is Sepsis. Sepsis can be life-threatening and cause death if it isn't diagnosed and treated promptly. When sepsis occurs due to medical negligence, patients (or their families in cases of death) may be able to file a medical malpractice claim against the doctor, hospital, or other responsible parties. Any infection can turn life-threatening. Some infections are caused by negligence, such as unsanitary conditions or implements.

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Miller Weisbrod Olesky settled the ER malpractice case resulting in the death of an Ebola victim, Thomas Duncan. Miller Weisbrod Olesky also settled the anesthesia and surgical malpractice case which resulted in the death of the former Dallas Cowboys football player, Ron Springs.

Mr. Weisbrod was a delight to work with. His knowledge and memory was exceptional. He treated my case with sensitivity and care and I was always confident and never doubtful that he would win my case. He’s a great man, great attorney, and a great all-a-round person. His personality and thoughtfulness helped me get through a very difficult time and I will always be grateful. He’s the BEST!!

Adrian Springs
Widow of Former Dallas Cowboys Star, Ron Springs

Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers

It takes a firm with the ability to research the intricacies of medicine and the corporate shell game played by health care companies in order to win medical malpractice cases.

Miller Weisbrod Olesky is actively litigating medical malpractice cases across Texas and nationwide. We have an intake and screening process for each potential case; every case we file is reviewed in detail by in-house nursing professionals and multiple outside experts so we are ready to aggressively pursue the case from the moment it is filed.

In 2017, Miller Weisbrod Olesky settled medical malpractice cases in Texas for $8.5 million, $4.1 million, and $3.5 million; in Oklahoma for $1 million; and in New York for $7.4 million among others.

Miller Weisbrod Olesky Attorneys have a strong history of proven results and large recoveries for victims of medical malpractice, including:

Contact Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys

If you or a loved one suffered due to medical malpractice, we welcome the opportunity to fight for your rights and your recovery. Please call Miller Weisbrod Olesky, Attorneys in Dallas today at (214) 987-0005 or toll free at (888) 987-0005 for a free consultation.