{"id":18229,"date":"2026-02-12T18:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/?page_id=18229"},"modified":"2026-10-30T13:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T17:54:04","slug":"abogados-especializados-en-negligencia-medica-por-partos-con-complicaciones-en-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/es\/abnormal-birth-malpractice-attorneys-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogado de negligencia m\u00e9dica en partos anormales en Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id18229_04eef1-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18229_04eef1-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18229_04eef1-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:1em;padding-right:0.1em;padding-left:0.1em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18229_04eef1-72 > 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You may be searching for answers about what went wrong, whether the injury was preventable, and what options exist to secure your child&#8217;s future. These are valid questions, and you deserve clear, honest guidance from someone who understands both the medicine and the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Texas abnormal birth malpractice lawyer focuses specifically on cases where labor and delivery complications, such as breech presentations or shoulder dystocia, were mismanaged by medical providers. At Hastings Law Firm, our team of attorneys, in-house nurse consultants, and medical experts works exclusively on medical malpractice cases. 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class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image16902_55047f-db:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;}.kb-image16902_55047f-db .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image16902_55047f-db\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/board-certified-personal-injury-trial-attorneys.webp\" alt=\"Tommy Hastings, the founder of Hastings Law Firm, is a board-certified in personal injury by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-27935\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/aside><!-- [\/element-16902] -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defining Negligence in Abnormal Birth Presentations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical negligence during an abnormal birth occurs when a physician fails to identify fetal malpresentation, a term describing any position other than the standard head-down orientation, or delays necessary interventions like a Cesarean section, resulting in preventable injury. Under Texas law, this failure is measured against the <strong>standard of care<\/strong>, the level of treatment a reasonably competent obstetrician would have provided under similar circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every difficult delivery involves negligence. But when a doctor misses warning signs or pushes forward with a vaginal birth despite clear risks, the outcome can result in permanent injuries. Abnormal birth malpractice lawyers evaluate whether the medical team met its duty of care at every stage of labor and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An &#8220;abnormal birth&#8221; in the legal context refers to non-standard fetal presentations that carry elevated risk. These include breech birth (feet or buttocks first), face and brow presentations, transverse lie (sideways positioning), and shoulder dystocia, a dangerous complication where the baby&#8217;s shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother&#8217;s pubic bone after the head has delivered. Each of these conditions requires specific medical responses. A Texas abnormal birth attorney examines whether those responses were timely and appropriate based on the clinical evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As defined under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CP\/htm\/CP.88.htm\">Health Care Liability Claims<\/a>, a health care liability claim involves a failure to meet the accepted standard of care. The following checklist outlines common signs of negligence that a lawyer for abnormal birth malpractice will investigate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failure to assess fetal position through ultrasound or physical examination before active labor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring signs of arrested labor or failure to progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forcing a vaginal delivery when a C-section was medically indicated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failing to diagnose shoulder dystocia risk factors, such as macrosomia (an unusually large baby) or gestational diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delayed response to umbilical cord prolapse, where the cord drops into the birth canal ahead of the baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of documentation showing ongoing monitoring of fetal position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosis Failures and Maternal Abdominal Palpation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most basic diagnostic requirements in obstetric care is determining how the baby is positioned before delivery. Doctors are trained to perform <strong>Leopold&#8217;s maneuvers<\/strong>, a series of four hands-on maternal abdominal palpation steps used to assess the baby&#8217;s position, size, and presentation. These maneuvers can identify a breech, transverse, or face presentation, where the baby&#8217;s face enters the birth canal first rather than the top of the head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a provider skips or improperly performs this assessment, dangerous malpresentations can go undetected until delivery is already underway. At that point, options narrow dramatically. Our in-house medical staff reviews charting records to determine whether these standard diagnostic steps were taken and documented appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- [element-17000] --><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5{margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1400px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><aside class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17000_fd14ab-d5 alignfull has-theme-palette1-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#011936;}.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17000_98640d-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17000_98640d-c1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8\"] 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_f38091-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_f38091-d8\">Past Verdicts and Settlements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:2em;padding-left:2em\">The cases below represent the types of Birth Injury claims and other healthcare-related injury cases we&#8217;ve successfully resolved through settlement or trial verdict. 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.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{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{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\">$10,700,000<\/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 $10.7 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_e1575e-e7\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\"><style>.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .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_d53545-15 > .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_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17000_d53545-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17000_d53545-15 > .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_d53545-15 > .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_d53545-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"]{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_c997cf-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"] 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_c997cf-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"]{font-size:2.3em;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\"]{font-size:2.6em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_c997cf-37\">$8,000,000<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_bd9a6f-b1 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-17000_bd9a6f-b1 .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_bd9a6f-b1\"><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_db14ad-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"]{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_db14ad-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"] 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_db14ad-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\"]{font-size:1.2em;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8 old-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_db14ad-a8\">Birth Injury<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"]{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_fbf18c-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"] 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_fbf18c-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\"]{font-size:0.9em;line-height:1.3rem;}}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b text-font wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17000_fbf18c-5b\">A first-time mother&#8217;s nurses stayed silent as her baby struggled for oxygen. A settlement was offered soon after Hastings presented the case.<\/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{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{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{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{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{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{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{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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This distinction between injury and defect is often the primary focus in abnormal birth cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common defense tactic is to attribute the child&#8217;s condition to &#8220;bad genes&#8221; or natural causes. A malpractice lawyer for birth trauma anticipates this argument and works with geneticists to coordinate <strong>genetic testing<\/strong> and with neonatologists to establish causation, the link between the provider&#8217;s actions and the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important tools in this analysis is cord blood gas analysis, a test measuring the pH and base deficit levels in the umbilical artery blood at the time of birth. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK545290\/\">NCBI Bookshelf&#8217;s resource on Cord Blood Gas<\/a>, abnormal cord blood gas values can objectively document whether a baby experienced oxygen deprivation during labor. Low pH combined with a high base deficit strongly suggests birth asphyxia. This condition can lead to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), which is brain damage caused by insufficient oxygen (<strong>hypoxia<\/strong>) and blood flow near the time of birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Texas abnormal birth malpractice counsel uses this data, along with brain imaging and clinical timelines, to separate genetic conditions from delivery-related trauma. The following table illustrates the difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Genetic\/Congenital Conditions<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Traumatic Labor Injuries<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cystic fibrosis<\/td><td>Cerebral palsy caused by HIE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Down syndrome<\/td><td>Erb&#8217;s palsy from excessive traction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Congenital heart defects<\/td><td>Brachial plexus injury during shoulder dystocia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chromosomal abnormalities<\/td><td>Brain damage from prolonged fetal distress<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spina bifida<\/td><td>Skull fractures from improper forceps use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An abnormal birth injury attorney focuses on proving that the child&#8217;s condition did not exist before labor began and resulted directly from how the delivery was managed.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image18229_45adf7-ec:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image18229_45adf7-ec .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-image18229_45adf7-ec img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_45adf7-ec .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-image18229_45adf7-ec img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_45adf7-ec .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-image18229_45adf7-ec img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_45adf7-ec .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-image18229_45adf7-ec size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1370\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/distinguishing_preventable_labor_injuries_genetic_defects_texas.webp\" alt=\"Comparison chart explaining birth injury versus birth defect causation with examples and evidence types relevant to a Texas Abnormal Birth Malpractice Lawyer.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/distinguishing_preventable_labor_injuries_genetic_defects_texas.webp 1370w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/distinguishing_preventable_labor_injuries_genetic_defects_texas-500x279.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/distinguishing_preventable_labor_injuries_genetic_defects_texas-800x447.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/distinguishing_preventable_labor_injuries_genetic_defects_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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A Texas abnormal birth malpractice lawyer investigates each of these decision points to determine where the standard of care was breached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instrument Misuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forceps and vacuum extractors are medical tools used to assist delivery when complications arise. Applying a vacuum extractor to a baby positioned high in the birth canal, or using excessive rotational force with forceps, can cause skull fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, and brachial plexus injury. A lawyer for labor errors examines <strong>operative delivery notes<\/strong> to assess whether instrument use was appropriate given the baby&#8217;s station and presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pitocin Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pitocin is a synthetic hormone used to induce or strengthen contractions during labor. When dosed improperly or increased too aggressively, it can cause <strong>uterine hyperstimulation<\/strong>, where contractions become so frequent and intense that the placenta cannot deliver adequate oxygen between them. This overstimulation can lead to fetal distress, birth asphyxia, and in severe cases, uterine rupture. Our medical team reviews medication administration records and nursing flow sheets to evaluate whether Pitocin protocols were followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delayed C-Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Cesarean section (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby when vaginal birth poses risks. Delays in making that decision, whether due to unavailable surgical staff, failure to recognize worsening conditions, or hesitation to intervene, can result in prolonged oxygen deprivation and permanent brain injury. An abnormal birth negligence attorney looks closely at the timeline between the first indication of trouble and the moment an <strong>emergency Cesarean section<\/strong> was performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following errors frequently appear in the cases our birth malpractice legal team reviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applying forceps or vacuum to a baby in an abnormal position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuing Pitocin administration despite non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failing to call for a C-section when labor has been arrested for an extended period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate communication between nurses and the attending physician about changing conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failing to have an anesthesiologist and surgical team available for emergency delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interpreting Fetal Monitoring Strips for Evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fetal monitoring strips are electronic recordings that track the baby&#8217;s heart rate and the mother&#8217;s contractions. These continuous tracings record the baby&#8217;s heart rate patterns alongside contraction frequency, providing a real-time picture of how the baby tolerated labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two patterns are especially significant. Late decelerations, drops in the fetal heart rate that occur after a contraction peaks, can indicate the placenta is not delivering enough oxygen. Loss of variability, meaning the normal small fluctuations in the baby&#8217;s heart rate flatten out, can suggest the baby&#8217;s central nervous system is being compromised. According to guidelines published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/obgyn.wustl.edu\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/acog_clinical_practice_guideline_no_.22.pdf\">Washington University School of Medicine on Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring<\/a>, these patterns require prompt clinical evaluation and intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team, which includes former hospital nurses, reads these strips minute by minute to identify the point at which the medical team should have acted but did not.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image18229_f86e16-31:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image18229_f86e16-31 .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-image18229_f86e16-31 img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_f86e16-31 .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-image18229_f86e16-31 img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_f86e16-31 .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-image18229_f86e16-31 img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_f86e16-31 .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-image18229_f86e16-31\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1370\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_medical_errors_during_complicated_labors_texas.webp\" alt=\"Process flowchart showing how fetal monitoring strip changes and delayed response can cause hypoxia and HIE in a case reviewed by a Texas Abnormal Birth Malpractice Lawyer.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_medical_errors_during_complicated_labors_texas.webp 1370w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_medical_errors_during_complicated_labors_texas-500x279.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_medical_errors_during_complicated_labors_texas-800x447.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/common_medical_errors_during_complicated_labors_texas-600x335.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1370px) 100vw, 1370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing Liability for Mishandled Deliveries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liability for an abnormal birth injury may extend beyond the attending obstetrician to include nurses who failed to escalate concerns through the chain of command, the hospital for inadequate staffing or protocols, and even midwives if they exceeded their scope of practice. A Texas abnormal birth malpractice lawyer evaluates every party involved in the delivery to determine <strong>liability for birth errors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Physician<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attending obstetrician or the on-call physician carries primary responsibility for delivery decisions. This person oversees the labor process and decides when medical intervention is necessary. If the physician ignored warning signs or made decisions that fell below the standard of care, they can be held directly liable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Nurses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labor and delivery nurses are responsible for continuous patient monitoring and interpreting fetal heart rate patterns. When a nurse fails to recognize a deteriorating strip pattern, delays notifying the doctor, or does not activate the chain of command after a physician dismisses their concerns, this constitutes <strong>nursing negligence<\/strong>. The nurse and their employer may share liability through <strong>vicarious liability<\/strong>. As outlined in <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.law.ttu.edu\/txpatternjurycharges\">Texas Pattern Jury Charges<\/a>, jury instructions can address the specific duties owed by each member of the care team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitals provide the facility, staffing, and emergency protocols required for a safe delivery. They can be held liable for <strong>hospital negligence<\/strong> caused by systemic failures, such as when an on-call obstetrician was not available for an emergency C-section or staffing ratios were insufficient. When suing for abnormal birth malpractice, the hospital&#8217;s own policies and staffing records become critical evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Hastings Law Firm, our former defense attorneys know how hospitals and their insurers build their cases. That background allows us to anticipate defense strategies and identify liability across all responsible parties.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image18229_cea654-af:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em;}.kb-image18229_cea654-af .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-image18229_cea654-af img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_cea654-af .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-image18229_cea654-af img.kb-img, .kb-image18229_cea654-af .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #f5f5f5;border-right:1px solid 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17245_5c1817-39 inner-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons17245_068c23-45 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons17245_068c23-45{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons17245_068c23-45 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-17245_14dfb1-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-17245_14dfb1-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);font-size:30px;margin-top:-50px;background:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-width:0px;border-radius:0%;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-17245_14dfb1-d1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_quoteSerifLeft\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.65 0-3 1.35-3 3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1zm5 0c-1.65 0-3 1.35-3 3v3h3v-3h-2c0-1.11.89-2 2-2v-1z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"strong-view strong-view-id-4 minimalist wpmtst-minimalist slider-container carousel slider-mode-horizontal slider-stretch controls-type-sides-outside controls-style-buttons\" data-count=\"3\" 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-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 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TESTIMONIALS<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/aside><!-- [\/element-17245] -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculating Compensation for Lifelong Disabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compensation in abnormal birth cases covers both immediate medical bills and lifelong needs, including future surgeries, specialized therapy, around-the-clock care, and the child&#8217;s lost future earning capacity. Abnormal birth malpractice settlements must account for the full scope of a child&#8217;s needs over an entire lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Texas birth injury compensation lawyer works with life care planners, medical specialists, and economists to build a complete picture of the damages, often formalized in a <strong>life care plan<\/strong>. These generally fall into three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Economic damages:<\/strong> Quantifiable financial losses, including NICU costs, ongoing medical treatment, prescription medications, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, orthotics), home modifications for accessibility, and the cost of in-home nursing or attendant care. These damages are not subject to a cap under Texas law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-economic damages:<\/strong> Compensation for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and the emotional toll on the child and family. Texas does cap non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per physician and up to $500,000 total for institutional defendants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Punitive damages:<\/strong> In rare cases involving gross negligence or malice, Texas courts may award punitive damages. The threshold for these awards is high and requires clear evidence that the provider&#8217;s conduct went beyond ordinary negligence, demonstrating a conscious indifference to the safety of the mother and child.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Earning Potential for Permanently Injured Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most challenging aspects of calculating damages for an injured infant is projecting <strong>lost wages<\/strong> and future earning capacity for a child who has no work history. Forensic economists address this by analyzing statistical data on education levels, regional income averages, and expected career trajectories based on the child&#8217;s family background and socioeconomic factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This projection can represent one of the the largest components of a birth injury settlement. 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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-heading18229_e33031-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_e33031-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_e33031-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18229_e33031-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_e33031-40\" data-alt-title=\"FAQs\">Frequently Asked Questions About Abnormal Birth Malpractice in Texas<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18229_5d6ecb-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18229_5d6ecb-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18229_5d6ecb-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18229_5d6ecb-22 > 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.kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#011838;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-right:2px solid #1c2f52;border-bottom:2px solid #1c2f52;border-left:2px solid #1c2f52;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:2px solid #d7dedf;border-right:2px solid #d7dedf;border-bottom:2px solid #d7dedf;border-left:2px solid #d7dedf;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a > .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-right-color:#1c2f52;border-bottom:0px solid #eeeeee;border-left-color:#1c2f52;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:16px;}.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-right:2px solid #1c2f52;border-bottom:2px solid #1c2f52;border-left:2px solid #1c2f52;padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:2px solid #d7dedf;border-right:2px solid #d7dedf;border-bottom:2px solid #d7dedf;border-left:2px solid #d7dedf;font-size:0.6em;line-height:1.1;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a > .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-right-color:#1c2f52;border-bottom:0px solid #eeeeee;border-left-color:#1c2f52;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone faq-accordian\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id18229_49ff62-7a 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-pane18229_c2ea55-ae\"><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 statute of limitations for birth injury claims 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-heading18229_839967-00, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_839967-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_839967-00\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_839967-00 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_839967-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_839967-00\"] 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-heading18229_839967-00 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_839967-00[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_839967-00\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18229_839967-00 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_839967-00\">In Texas, parents generally have two years to file their own claim, counted from the date of the negligent act, though the end of the related treatment or hospital stay can also matter. For minors injured before age 12, the statute allows the child to file a claim until age 14, and Texas courts have held that the state constitution can protect the child&#8217;s own claim beyond that date. The statute of repose, a separate legal deadline, strictly limits this timeframe to 10 years regardless of when the injury is discovered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane18229_062017-a5\"><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 **expert report** requirement 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-heading18229_e1fb54-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6\"] 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-heading18229_e1fb54-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_e1fb54-f6\">Texas law (Chapter 74) requires plaintiffs to serve an expert report within 120 days of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. This report, written by a qualified physician, must detail the standard of care, the breach, and causation. Failure to provide this report within the 120-day deadline results in dismissal of the case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane18229_580ce6-db\"><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 do damage caps affect birth injury cases 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-heading18229_a6d8a8-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df\"] 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-heading18229_a6d8a8-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_a6d8a8-df\">Current <strong>tort reform<\/strong> laws in Texas place <strong>damage caps<\/strong> on non-economic damages (pain and suffering) at $250,000 against physicians and $250,000 per hospital, up to $500,000 total for institutional defendants. Economic damages for medical care, future treatment, and lost earnings are uncapped.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane18229_166d00-88\"><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 public hospital for a birth injury 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-heading18229_01624d-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_01624d-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_01624d-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_01624d-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_01624d-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_01624d-05\"] 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-heading18229_01624d-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_01624d-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_01624d-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18229_01624d-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_01624d-05\">Yes, but it is more difficult because of governmental immunity. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hastingsfirm.com\/locations\/\">Texas Tort Claims Act<\/a> requires notice to be filed much sooner, often within six months, and imposes strict limits on <strong>public hospital liability<\/strong> compared to private facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane18229_b7c043-80\"><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 difference between birth injury and birth defect?<\/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-heading18229_fc10d9-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66\"] 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-heading18229_fc10d9-66 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18229_fc10d9-66\">A <strong>birth defect<\/strong> is a genetic or congenital abnormality that developed in the womb, such as a heart defect. A birth injury is physical harm sustained during labor or delivery, such as cerebral palsy from oxygen loss, and not every birth injury is caused by a medical error. 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading17187_4c8591-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_4c8591-ed\">Board Certified Injury Attorney<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"]{margin-top:0.4em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"] 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-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\"]{margin-top:1em;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17187_a6f0aa-d6\">Tommy Hastings, founder of Hastings Law Firm, is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer (by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization) dedicated exclusively to healthcare injury cases. Since 2001, he has represented injured patients and families in litigation against major hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and negligent healthcare providers nationwide. 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