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failure to diagnose claim, which is a type of medical malpractice case alleging that a physician failed to identify a condition a competent doctor should have caught, arises when that diagnostic error directly causes harm to the patient. Not every unfavorable medical outcome is grounds for a lawsuit. Texas law draws a clear line between an unfortunate bad result, which can occur even with proper care, and actionable medical negligence where a provider fails to meet their professional obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cross that line, the evidence must establish that a valid <strong>doctor-patient relationship<\/strong> existed and show that the doctor breached the standard of care, which is the level of treatment a reasonably competent physician in the same specialty would have provided under similar circumstances. We evaluate whether that standard was met by examining the specific clinical decisions the doctor made or failed to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic errors can take many forms. A doctor may overlook red flag symptoms, sometimes called alarm symptoms, which are clinical indicators that should prompt immediate further testing. These red flags can appear in lab results, imaging studies like X-rays or MRIs, or in the patient&#8217;s own reported history, such as a family history of heart disease. When a physician ignores or discounts these indicators, and the condition worsens as a result, liability may exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The critical factor is causation. The diagnostic failure must have resulted in a lack of timely treatment that allowed the condition to progress, leading to a worse prognosis than the patient would have faced with an earlier diagnosis. As outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.uh.edu\/assignments\/fall2012\/35949\/Sweeney1-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Medical Malpractice Update from the University of Houston Law Center<\/a>, establishing that connection between the missed diagnosis and the resulting harm is central to these cases. 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1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2fff12-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a87af0-1b\">$19,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_efa8d7-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6854e1-75\">Failure to Diagnose<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3e8088-4e\">Undiagnosed cardiac condition caused teen&#8217;s brain injury after cardiac arrest. Settlement secured lifetime care for the family.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_44d5b1-78\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_51e970-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_51e970-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9d2fb3-d1\">$17,385,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_0c640f-9f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_000551-ab old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_000551-ab\">Product Liability<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_b689ba-69\">Contaminated over-the-counter medication injured and killed children. Mr. Hastings secured settlements and helped convict the company&#8217;s CEO.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_7e3c49-b5\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_6e0e5e-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_225932-44 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_225932-44\">$10,000,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_e6e6f8-2e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f49b26-a4\">Negligent Prescribing<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_acb0b9-9d\">Veteran fatally overdosed on pills from an illegal pain clinic. Jury awarded $10 million including punitive damages.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_3a27a8-1e\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_5be31f-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f1c898-bf\">$8,000,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_0788f5-54\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_ec7cca-6f\">Surgical Error<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9b05fe-c7\">Patient suffered serious injury in the ICU after routine surgery. Settlement provided for his long-term 24-hour care needs.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_43cc66-65\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_8a471c-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f576f9-f0\">$6,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_45da48-58\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_414d5d-d2\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_aa7566-1a\">Nurses failed to properly assess fetal monitoring during delivery, causing cerebral palsy. The case was settled for far more than originally offered.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_e76d23-41\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_45ba01-a0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_6fd705-08\">$5,750,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_fe5e56-f5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_4639eb-36\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_1c6aec-69\">Delayed C-section caused oxygen deprivation and brain injury to newborn. Settlement provided for the child&#8217;s lifelong care needs.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_3274fe-10\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2c5cd5-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_521008-73 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_521008-73\">$4,450,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_f3207c-44\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a4a467-03\">Failure to Diagnose<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5e9dfd-f8\">Hospital failed to diagnose a brain infection for over 24 hours. The delay caused a serious and permanent brain injury.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_1a203f-c5\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_a56ece-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_0c342f-13\">$3,650,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_5b8e66-bd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_3c71c6-b3\">Hospital Malpractice<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_9f3d25-5d\">Physicians chose antibiotics over recommended surgery for a brain infection. The patient suffered a life-altering stroke as a result.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_c80267-2e\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_0bdf9e-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_8939be-2e\">$3,500,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_4e1a33-af\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_72c52e-92\">Physician Negligence<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_797926-99 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_797926-99\">Doctors missed a blood clot for weeks, causing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Jury awarded $3.5 million after a three-week trial.<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-17000_844463-28\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-top:1px solid #011936;border-right:1px solid #011936;border-bottom:1px solid #011936;border-left:1px solid #011936;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_2d3f75-4f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{display:block;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:2.8em;line-height:1.1;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_d241ab-c8\">$3,250,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#93190a;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-17000_ca744d-96\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_5d6a0c-30\">Surgical Error<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\"]{display:block;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:1em;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;color:#011936;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4 text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_a8983d-c4\">Surgeon misplaced a pin during spinal fusion, causing irreversible nerve damage. 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These errors represent the most frequent types of diagnostic negligence in clinical settings. Each type creates a different kind of harm, but all can have serious medical and legal consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As failure to diagnose lawyers in Texas, we see these patterns repeatedly across the cases we evaluate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Missed Diagnosis:<\/strong> A <strong>missed diagnosis<\/strong>, the failure to identify a condition that is present, means the doctor concludes the patient is healthy or that nothing concerning is present, despite clinical evidence suggesting otherwise. This can happen when a physician clears a patient despite abnormal lab results or visible findings on imaging. Conditions like cancer or heart disease may go completely undetected, allowing them to advance without any treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delayed Diagnosis:<\/strong> The physician eventually identifies the correct condition, but only after significant time has passed. In cancer cases, for example, a delay of even a few months can mean the difference between an early-stage tumor and one that has metastasized. The treatment itself may still be available, but survival odds and quality of life can decline sharply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Misdiagnosis:<\/strong> A <strong>misdiagnosis<\/strong>, the incorrect identification of a patient&#8217;s illness, occurs when the doctor identifies and treats a condition the patient does not actually have. For instance, a stroke misidentified as a migraine may lead to inappropriate medication while the actual condition causes irreversible brain damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK338586\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<\/a>, diagnostic errors affect many patients and remain one of the leading contributors to medical harm in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image16563_de0662-c1:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image16563_de0662-c1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-image16563_de0662-c1 img.kb-img, .kb-image16563_de0662-c1 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image16563_de0662-c1 img.kb-img, .kb-image16563_de0662-c1 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image16563_de0662-c1 img.kb-img, .kb-image16563_de0662-c1 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image16563_de0662-c1 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1370\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_types_diagnostic_errors_we_handle_texas.webp\" alt=\"Comparison chart explaining missed diagnosis vs delayed diagnosis vs misdiagnosis for patients evaluating a Texas Failure To Diagnose Lawyer after diagnostic errors involving labs imaging or history.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_types_diagnostic_errors_we_handle_texas.webp 1370w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_types_diagnostic_errors_we_handle_texas-500x279.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_types_diagnostic_errors_we_handle_texas-800x447.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_types_diagnostic_errors_we_handle_texas-600x335.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!-- [element-17033] --><style>.kb-row-layout-id17033_bf8005-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17033_bf8005-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17033_bf8005-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - 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Every verdict, every settlement, and every Texas courtroom victory comes from one guiding promise: <strong>To treat each client\u2019s fight for justice as if it were our own.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items17033_778e69-a5:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items17033_778e69-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items17033_778e69-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items17033_778e69-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items17033_778e69-a5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single 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A valid claim typically involves the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duty:<\/strong> The first element requires establishing that a <strong>doctor-patient relationship<\/strong> existed. Once that relationship is established, the physician owes a duty of care to evaluate and diagnose the patient competently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breach of Duty:<\/strong> Our attorneys review <strong>medical records<\/strong> to determine if the doctor deviated from the standard of care. This often involves checking if the physician created a reasonable list of potential conditions and methodically ruled out the most serious possibilities. When a physician skips this process, it constitutes a <strong>breach of duty<\/strong>. A false negative test result, which is a test that incorrectly shows no disease when one is present, can also factor in if the doctor relied on it without further investigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Causation:<\/strong> Proving the link between the error and the injury is critical. As attorneys for missed diagnosis cases, we work with medical experts to connect the delay directly to the patient&#8217;s worsened condition. For example, if cancer progressed from stage one to stage four, we must demonstrate that earlier detection would have led to a materially different outcome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/differential-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\">MedlinePlus defines the differential diagnosis process<\/a> as the structured comparison of conditions that could explain a patient&#8217;s symptoms, and deviation from this process is often the foundation of a negligence claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Room Standards (Willful and Wanton)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This heightened standard of proof applies specifically to care provided in a hospital emergency department. Rather than standard negligence, patients must show that the ER physician acted with <strong>willful and wanton<\/strong> negligence, meaning the doctor&#8217;s conduct reflected a conscious indifference to the patient&#8217;s welfare. This standard exists because <strong>emergency care<\/strong> requires rapid decisions during triage, the process of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This does not mean ER doctors are immune from accountability. Errors in radiology interpretation, the process by which imaging studies are read and evaluated, or a failure to act on critical findings can still meet the willful and wanton threshold. We evaluate ER cases by reviewing triage records, physician notes, and imaging reads to determine whether the evidence supports a claim under this higher standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Chapter 74: The Expert Report Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas law requires plaintiffs to serve an expert report authored by a qualified physician within 120 days of the date each defendant&#8217;s original answer is filed, or the case will be dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. This law sets the specific procedural requirements for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Texas. The <strong>Chapter 74 expert report<\/strong> is a mandatory requirement under <a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/tlodocs\/87R\/billtext\/html\/HB03984I.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Civil Practice &#038; Remedies Code Chapter 74<\/a> and is one of the strictest procedural hurdles in medical litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strict <strong>120-day rule<\/strong> is a gatekeeper, and failure to comply results in automatic dismissal. The expert who authors the report must practice in the same or a similar medical specialty as the defendant physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report is preliminary <strong>expert testimony<\/strong> that validates the claim&#8217;s merit. It must identify the applicable standard of care, explain how the doctor breached that standard, and establish how the breach caused the patient&#8217;s injury. We ensure we have the resources to secure a qualified expert quickly because missing the window ends the case entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Hastings Law Firm, we maintain a national expert network of physicians across dozens of specialties. This allows us to match each case with a credible expert who can provide a thorough, well-supported report well before the statutory deadline. We begin the expert review process during our initial investigation so that the report is developed alongside the litigation strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image16563_9f2b15-3f:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image16563_9f2b15-3f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kb-image16563_9f2b15-3f img.kb-img, .kb-image16563_9f2b15-3f .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-bottom:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-left:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image16563_9f2b15-3f img.kb-img, .kb-image16563_9f2b15-3f .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px 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minimalist wpmtst-minimalist slider-container carousel slider-mode-horizontal slider-stretch controls-type-sides-outside controls-style-buttons has-review-markup\" data-count=\"10\" data-slider-var=\"strong_slider_id_4\" data-state=\"idle\"><div class=\"strong-content wpmslider-content\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3174\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Made It Personal<\/h3><p>We couldn\u2019t have made a better choice by hiring the Hastings Law Firm to represent us. The staff was always professional but they showed real concern for our case and made it personal. If you need a great law firm, I would happily recommend them.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Ernie Wolford<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3186\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Takes the Hard Cases<\/h3><p>Tommy is a great guy, genuinely concerned about his clients. This is evident in not only how he runs his firm but the fact that he&#8217;ll take on the hard cases that other attorneys turn away. If you\u2019re looking for someone that will fight for you against the odds, he\u2019s your man.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Robert T.<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3150\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Kind and Respectful<\/h3><p>I called after hours and around noon the next day I got a call back and was able to describe my situation. Unfortunately it did not meet the requirements for a lawsuit but the woman on the other end was extremely helpful, kind, and respectful. They didn\u2019t just blow off my situation but instead helped me understand what I could possibly do to build a better case.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Annemarie Duke<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3195\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Treated as a Friend<\/h3><p>I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued, my nerves were calmed and the process was always explained. Tommy Hastings and his staff go above and beyond! I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better law firm or attorney!<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Joy Love<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3196\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">10 Stars!!!<\/h3><p>I can\u2019t say enough great things about this law firm. The staff was friendly and courteous every step of the way. They kept me informed and explained all of my options. Tommy was amazing to work with and I couldn\u2019t be more satisfied with my outcome. If I could give him 10 stars, I would. If you don\u2019t go with Hastings, you are doing yourself a disservice. Highly recommend.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Misty Peterson<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3151\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Happy With My Settlement<\/h3><p>I would highly recommend Tommy and his law firm. He represented us in a case where a simple surgery left my mother permanently disabled. His staff was very professional and diligent and kept me well informed throughout the case. In the end we are happy with the settlement she received and feel lucky to have had Tommy as our attorney.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Earica Robert<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3192\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Straight &#038; Honest Answers<\/h3><p>Tommy Hastings went above and beyond during my crisis. He genuinely cares about his clients and delivered a straight-forward, honest method to resolve my issue as quick as possible. If you want the best of the best then look no further. You\u2019ve found him.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Kendall W.<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3153\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Their Case Focus Matters<\/h3><p>My brother had an unnecessary surgery which left him with severe neurological issues. We called several attorneys but chose Hastings because of their focus on cases like this. While the case is still pending, we\u2019ve already received a settlement offer that was very close to what we were looking for. Many thanks go out to Tommy and his great team!<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Devin Schumacher <\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3124\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">Made Us Whole Again<\/h3><p>We\u2019re blessed to have found the Hastings law firm. Tommy and his firm were outstanding! All the staff were very responsive, professional, and helpful with any questions we had about our case. Their entire staff went above and beyond to keep us updated and most of all, calm. My family feels as though we have been made (mostly) whole again. Thank you both for your hard work.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Amy Word<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-3187\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><h3 class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-heading testimonial-heading\">A Much Needed Voice<\/h3><p>Tommy Hastings and his staff provided a much needed voice for us during our crisis. His attention to detail went beyond the scope of simply practicing law. He is honest, informative, pragmatic and communicated well with us from start to finish. In a sea full of competing attorneys, Tommy has cast a reputation for himself as the very best. I highly recommend his services.<\/p><\/div><!-- testimonial-content --><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-2 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-2\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-image testimonial-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png\" class=\"attachment-widget-thumbnail size-widget-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Google logo for online reviews of a law firm.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-review-logo.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/div><div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Kellie Rhodes<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field \">Google<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-row wpmtst-testimonial-row--custom-1 testimonial-row testimonial-row--custom-1\"><\/div><!-- testimonial-row --><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/#hastingsOrg\",\n    \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Hastings Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyers\",\n    \"description\": \"A Top-Rated Medical Injury Law Firm in The United States, Handling Medical Malpractice, Dangerous Drugs, and Medical Product Liability Litigation.\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"reviewCount\": \"64\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"5\"\n    },\n    \"review\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Review\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Person\",\n                \"name\": \"Ernie Wolford\"\n            },\n            \"datePublished\": \"2019-09-08\",\n            \"name\": \"Made It Personal\",\n            \"reviewBody\": \"We couldn\\u2019t have made a better choice by hiring the Hastings Law Firm to represent us. 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Damages and Caps in Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Victims of diagnostic errors can recover economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, which are uncapped, and non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, which are capped at $250,000 against all individual physicians and providers combined. Damages represent the financial and personal losses you can recover in a medical negligence case. Understanding these <strong>damage caps<\/strong> helps in evaluating the potential value of your claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Damage Type<\/th><th>What It Covers<\/th><th>Cap in Texas<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Economic Damages<\/strong><\/td><td>Past and future medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, rehabilitation costs<\/td><td>No cap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Non-Economic Damages<\/strong><\/td><td>Pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of companionship, disfigurement<\/td><td>$250,000 per claimant against all individual physicians\/providers; $250,000 per healthcare institution (up to $500,000 for all institutions combined)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Economic damages compensate for the measurable financial losses a patient suffers because of the diagnostic failure. These include the cost of additional treatment that became necessary due to the delay, as well as income lost during recovery. There is no statutory cap on economic damages in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-economic damages cover the personal toll of the injury: physical pain, emotional distress, and the impact on daily life and relationships. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/GetStatute.aspx?Code=CP&#038;Value=74.301\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Civil Practice &#038; Remedies Code \u00a7 74.301<\/a>, these damages are capped at $250,000 per claimant against all individual physicians and providers and $250,000 per healthcare institution, with a combined institutional cap of $500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statute of Limitations for Missed Diagnosis Claims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Texas, the statute of limitations for a failure to diagnose claim is generally two years from the date of the negligent act or the completion of treatment related to the claim. This statute is the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically bars a patient from pursuing legal action, regardless of the strength of the underlying case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas does recognize a limited exception called the discovery rule. This rule may extend the filing deadline when the diagnostic error could not reasonably have been discovered at the time it occurred. For example, if a patient had no symptoms and no reason to suspect a missed diagnosis until years later, the two-year clock may begin when the error was discovered or should have been discovered through reasonable diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an absolute outer boundary, however. Texas imposes a ten-year statute of repose, which bars claims filed more than ten years after the date of the negligent act, regardless of when the error was discovered. 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Our team focuses exclusively on <strong>medical malpractice cases<\/strong> involving missed and delayed diagnoses. When that window closes because of a doctor&#8217;s failure to identify what was there all along, the consequences reach into every part of a patient&#8217;s life and their family&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Hastings Law Firm, we focus exclusively on medical malpractice. Our team includes attorneys, nurse consultants, and board-certified patient advocates who review the medical records, identify where the standard of care was not met, and build cases designed to hold the responsible parties accountable. Our founder, Tommy Hastings, is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and acts as Course Director for the State Bar of Texas Medical Torts Seminar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one suffered harm because of a diagnostic error, we offer a free, confidential case evaluation to help you understand what happened and whether you have a legal claim. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:#011838;border-top-color:#1c2f52;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#1c2f52;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:0px solid #eeeeee;border-left-color:#1c2f52;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id16563_03bc78-6d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id16563_03bc78-6d:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id16563_03bc78-6d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#1c2f52;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#1c2f52;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:0px solid #eeeeee;border-left-color:#1c2f52;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone faq-accordian\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id16563_03bc78-6d kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane16563_97019b-6a\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the &#8220;Loss of Chance&#8221; doctrine in Texas?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_f48eba-f2\">The <strong>loss of chance<\/strong> doctrine refers to a legal theory where a patient is compensated for a reduced chance of survival. Texas generally does not recognize a pure version of this doctrine. Instead, to recover damages, the patient must show that the delay caused a specific, identifiable injury or death. At Hastings Law Firm, we work with medical experts to establish causation by demonstrating that the diagnostic delay led to a distinct and measurable worsening of the patient&#8217;s condition. The <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarship.law.tamu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1255&#038;context=facscholar\" target=\"_blank\">Texas A&#038;M School of Law Scholarship Repository<\/a> provides further analysis of how Texas courts have addressed this issue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane16563_94e74b-32\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How does the 51% comparative negligence bar affect my claim?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_32263d-c6\">If a patient is found more than 50% responsible for their own injury, they are barred from recovering any damages under Texas law. Defense teams often raise comparative negligence arguments by pointing to factors like a patient&#8217;s failure to attend follow-up appointments. Our attorneys anticipate these <strong>defense tactics<\/strong> and build the evidence needed to counter them. If <strong>liability<\/strong> is disputed, we are prepared to prove the physician&#8217;s negligence was the primary cause of harm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane16563_2a25ff-5f\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do I need to give notice before suing a doctor in Texas?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_a44f19-04\">This notice is a formal requirement for medical negligence claims in Texas. Yes, Texas law requires a patient to send a pre-suit <strong>notice of claim<\/strong> letter along with a medical authorization form to the healthcare provider at least 60 days before filing a lawsuit. Sending this notice also tolls, or pauses, the statute of limitations for 75 days, providing additional time to prepare the case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane16563_93176a-bf\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I sue a state-funded hospital for a missed diagnosis?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_7bcc9a-9e\">Claims against a <strong>government hospital<\/strong> or teaching hospital in Texas involve sovereign immunity, a legal doctrine that limits when and how the state and its entities can be sued. While these claims are possible under the Texas Tort Claims Act, they carry much stricter notice deadlines, often as short as six months, and significantly lower liability limits, which can be capped at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. These cases require careful procedural handling from the outset.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane16563_bb8b38-76\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What qualifies as a valid expert report under Chapter 74?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_9b89b6-5d\">A valid expert report under Chapter 74 must be authored by a physician who actively practices or has recent experience in the same or a similar medical specialty as the defendant. The report must meet strict <strong>expert qualifications<\/strong>, explicitly identify the standard of care that applied, explain how the physician breached that standard, and detail how the breach caused the patient&#8217;s injury. 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This delay can allow a disease to progress to a more advanced stage, reducing the patient&#8217;s chances of successful treatment or survival. In a medical malpractice case, the delay must be caused by the provider&#8217;s failure to meet the expected standard of care.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-therapeutic-window\">Therapeutic window<\/dt>\n  <dd>The therapeutic window is the critical time period during which medical treatment can be most effective in curing, controlling, or significantly improving a patient&#8217;s condition. When a diagnosis is missed or delayed beyond this window, the opportunity for optimal treatment may be lost, leading to worse outcomes such as disease progression, permanent injury, or death. In failure-to-diagnose cases, proving harm often depends on showing that the delay caused the patient to miss this window.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-failure-to-diagnose\">Failure to diagnose<\/dt>\n  <dd>Failure to diagnose is a type of medical malpractice that occurs when a healthcare provider does not identify a patient&#8217;s medical condition despite having access to sufficient symptoms, test results, or patient history that should have led to the correct diagnosis. This failure must represent a breach of the standard of care\u2014meaning a reasonably competent provider in the same situation would have made the diagnosis\u2014and must result in harm to the patient, such as the condition worsening due to lack of treatment.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-red-flag-symptoms\">Red flag symptoms (alarm symptoms)<\/dt>\n  <dd>Red flag symptoms, also called alarm symptoms, are warning signs that indicate a serious or life-threatening medical condition requiring immediate attention. Examples include sudden severe chest pain, unexplained weight loss, blood in stool, or sudden neurological changes. In failure-to-diagnose cases, a provider&#8217;s failure to recognize and appropriately investigate these red flags can constitute negligence, especially if the symptoms pointed toward conditions like cancer, heart attack, or stroke.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-missed-diagnosis\">Missed diagnosis<\/dt>\n  <dd>A missed diagnosis happens when a healthcare provider fails to identify a medical condition entirely and tells the patient they are healthy or do not have a serious illness, despite evidence to the contrary. This can occur when a doctor overlooks symptoms, fails to order necessary tests, or misinterprets test results. In a malpractice claim, a missed diagnosis is actionable when the failure to diagnose allows the condition to worsen and causes harm that could have been prevented with timely treatment.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-misdiagnosis\">Misdiagnosis<\/dt>\n  <dd>Misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider incorrectly identifies a patient&#8217;s condition and treats them for the wrong illness or disease. For example, diagnosing a stroke as a migraine or confusing a heart attack for indigestion. This can lead to harmful consequences, including receiving improper or dangerous treatments, while the actual condition goes untreated and worsens. In medical malpractice cases, a misdiagnosis must breach the standard of care and directly cause injury to the patient.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-differential-diagnosis\">Differential diagnosis<\/dt>\n  <dd>Differential diagnosis is the systematic medical process of identifying a disease or condition by considering and ruling out alternative possibilities based on the patient&#8217;s symptoms, medical history, and test results. Doctors are expected to consider the most serious potential diagnoses first\u2014particularly life-threatening conditions\u2014and use appropriate testing to eliminate or confirm each possibility. In failure-to-diagnose malpractice cases, failing to perform a proper differential diagnosis or prematurely ruling out a serious condition can be evidence of negligence.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-false-negative-test-result\">False negative test result<\/dt>\n  <dd>A false negative test result occurs when a medical test incorrectly indicates that a patient does not have a disease or condition when, in fact, they do. This can lead to a missed or delayed diagnosis if the healthcare provider relies solely on the inaccurate test without considering other symptoms or ordering follow-up testing. In malpractice cases, the key issue is whether the provider failed to use clinical judgment to recognize the possibility of a false negative and take appropriate action to confirm or rule out the diagnosis.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-triage\">Triage<\/dt>\n  <dd>Triage is the process used in emergency rooms and urgent care settings to quickly assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their symptoms and the urgency of their medical needs. Patients with life-threatening conditions should be seen first, while those with less serious issues may wait longer. In failure-to-diagnose cases involving emergency rooms, improper triage\u2014such as failing to recognize red flag symptoms or delaying care for a critical condition\u2014can be evidence of negligence, particularly if it meets the higher &#8220;willful and wanton&#8221; standard required in some emergency room malpractice claims.<\/dd>\n  <dt id=\"term-radiology-interpretation\">Radiology interpretation (radiology read)<\/dt>\n  <dd>Radiology interpretation, also called a radiology read, is the process by which a radiologist reviews and analyzes medical imaging such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs to identify abnormalities, injuries, or diseases. Errors in radiology interpretation\u2014such as missing a tumor, fracture, or signs of internal bleeding\u2014can lead to missed or delayed diagnoses. 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading16563_0fc10f-e2\">Resources:<\/span>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list two-column-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.uh.edu\/assignments\/fall2012\/35949\/Sweeney1-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Medical Malpractice Update | <em>University of Houston Law Center<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK338586\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Summary | <em>NCBI Bookshelf<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lab-tests\/differential-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Differential Diagnosis | <em>MedlinePlus<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/tlodocs\/87R\/billtext\/html\/HB03984I.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">87R HB 3984 Bill Text Introduced | <em>Texas Legislature Online<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/GetStatute.aspx?Code=CP&amp;Value=74.051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 74.051 | <em>Texas Legislature Online<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarship.law.tamu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1255&amp;context=facscholar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">No Cause of Action for Lost Chance of Survival in the Medical Malpractice Context Texas Bucks the Trend | <em>Texas A&#038;M School of Law Scholarship Repository<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<!-- [element-17187] --><style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17187_20a1a7-4e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17187_20a1a7-4e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:85%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17187_20a1a7-4e 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