Past Case Results

Past results depend on the particular facts of that case. Each case must be evaluated on its merits. Past results should not be considered a promise or guarantee of similar results in your case. Tommy Hastings and the medical malpractice attorneys at the Hastings Law Firm have tried and settled numerous cases to a successful conclusion that has resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars for their clients. All of the following cases resulted in successful recoveries. These cases are just a sample of the many cases successfully handled by our firm.

Jackson v. Conte, et. al. — Wrongful Prescription Practices

Tommy Hastings handled this case against the owners and operators of a “pill mill” in the Houston, Texas, area. The clinic owners set up a practice that catered to providing narcotics for pain management. The real purpose of the clinic was to reap profits from the case of the prescriptions to addicts and drug dealers. The family of Michael Skorpenske sued the clinic after Skorpenske died of an accidental overdose on medications he received from the clinic. The jury awarded damages in the amount of $10.7 million. The case received national attention as being the first verdict in the United States against a pill mill.

Knotts v. Wright, et. al. — Unnecessary Surgery

Tommy Hastings handled this case against a surgeon and radiologist. The Plaintiff, George Knotts, alleged that the radiologist mistakenly read an ultrasound as having a diseased gallbladder. The surgeon performed surgery based on this reading, but never independently reviewed the ultrasound. During the surgery, it was discovered that Mr. Knotts did not have a gallbladder and that the procedure was totally unnecessary. Mr. Knotts sustained an incisional infection and pain after the surgery. The jury found that both the radiologist and surgeon were negligent and awarded damages of approximately 10 times the amount offered before trial.

Failure To Diagnose Resulting in Brain Damage

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case against physicians and a hospital in the Houston area involving the failure to diagnose whooping cough in an infant. Even though the pneumonia was clearly depicted on an X-ray, the physician pulled up the wrong X-ray on the computer to review. Furthermore, the hospital failed to follow up with the mother when the mistake was caught later that morning. The baby suffered a stroke as a result of the delay in treatment. Working with expert witnesses from the top children’s hospitals in Houston, Colorado and Utah, Tommy was able to secure a significant settlement for the child’s future needs.

Failure To Diagnose Resulting in Amputation

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case involving the failure to diagnose an arterial occlusion. Ms. Leandro underwent a total knee replacement at the age of 80. Following the surgery, she developed a blood clot in her lower leg. Her doctor failed to act when he was notified by the nurses about the condition. As a result, Ms. Leandro’s leg was amputated above the knee. The case was tried to a jury in March, 2005. While the jury was deliberating, the case settled for 20 times the pretrial offer.

Britten v. St. Luke’s – Hospital Fall

Tommy Hastings and Joe Stephens handled this medical malpractice case involving a patient who fell during physical therapy. Tommy and Joe alleged that the hospital was negligent in allowing a student to perform the exercises while the supervisor was occupied with computer work. The patient suffered a broken ankle as a result of her fall and more importantly, was outraged at the manner in which the hospital refused to apologize for the incident. Tommy and Joe never made a monetary demand on the hospital and took the case to a jury trial in Harris County, Texas. The jury returned an 11-1 verdict in favor of the Plaintiff.

Negligent Bladder Surgery

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case. The Plaintiff underwent a cystoscopy for a bladder obstruction. During the procedure, the urologist negligently resected the ureters causing scarring and blockage. Following the procedure, the Plaintiff returned to his family physician complaining of uncontrollable blood pressure. Blood tests showed that the kidney function was twice the normal reading. However, the family physician failed to recognize that the Plaintiff was suffering from kidney failure. The Plaintiff had his right kidney removed as a result. Suit was brought against the urologist and family physician. The case settled shortly before trial for a confidential amount.

Inadequate Nursing Care

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case. The Plaintiff underwent heart surgery at a prominent Houston hospital. Following the surgery, the Plaintiff developed a large bedsore on her sacrum. The nursing staff admitted that it failed to follow standard procedures to prevent bedsores. One nurse even admitted that she was unaware the hospital had such procedures even though she had been working on the same floor for over 20 years. As a result of the lawsuit, she is now aware of those procedures. The case settled before trial for a confidential amount.

Negligent Neck Surgery & Follow-Up Care

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case. The Plaintiff underwent a neck surgery. Following the surgery, the Plaintiff developed neurological deficits, but the surgeon never performed any tests to determine the cause. It was learned during the lawsuit that the physician had been disciplined by the Board of Medical Examiners in at least two states. The case settled before trial for a confidential amount. During subsequent actions before the Texas Board of Medical Examiners, our client’s case was cited as one of the factors leading to the revocation of the physician’s license.

Failure To Diagnose Spinal Infection

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case. The Plaintiff suffered paralysis as a result of the failure to diagnose a spinal infection known as an epidural abscess. The case settled following the Defendant’s deposition for a confidential amount. As a result of the settlement, the Plaintiff was able to make her home wheelchair-accessible and hire professional nursing staff. Her quality of life has been significantly improved.

Failure To Diagnose Stroke

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case. The Plaintiff presented to his family physician with signs of a stroke. The Defendant ruled out a stroke and told the Plaintiff to lose weight. The Plaintiff later suffered a stroke that was more serious than it would have been were he immediately hospitalized after seeing the Defendant. Suit was filed against the physician and the clinic. The case settled for a confidential amount.

Negligent Cataract Surgery

Tommy Hastings handled this medical malpractice case. The Plaintiff underwent cataract surgery that resulted in partial loss of vision. The case settled shortly before trial.

Wheelchair Fall

Tommy Hastings handled this nursing home negligence case. The resident was placed upright in a wheelchair without the proper safety equipment. She was then left alone by the staff. She was found face first on the floor, but the staff did not notify a physician for over six hours about the fall. The resident suffered a cerebral hematoma and broken clavicle. She died as a result of her injuries within a month. The case settled for a confidential amount and one of the nurses involved agreed to surrender her license to the State Board of Nursing.

Failure to Monitor Blood Sugar

Tommy Hastings handled this nursing home negligence case. The Plaintiff’s mother was a resident at a nursing home. On the afternoon before her death, the resident vomited and had high blood sugar. She was found dead the next morning. The Plaintiff alleged that the nursing home failed to properly monitor the resident’s blood sugar, which caused her death. The Defendant disputed the cause of death because no autopsy had been done. The case settled for a confidential amount.

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Our attorneys have extensive experience examining, preparing, and presenting complicated medical evidence for all types of healthcare related injuries. We have helped clients all across Texas recover compensation for mistakes made by physicians, hospital staff, nurses, medical facilities, and pharmacists.

Prescription Drug Injury

Prescription medications are not as safe as pharmaceutical companies would have us believe. If you suffer severe side effects after taking a prescribed drug, you need an experienced attorney.

Nursing Malpractice

Nurses are under intense pressure in medical facilities, often resulting in nursing errors which cause harm to patients. Our lawyers are skilled in handling mistakes & omissions made by nursing staff.

Hospital Malpractice

A hospital stay shouldn’t result in additional injuries or illnesses to patients. Those harmed at a medical facility by negligence or a lack of duty of care deserve compensation for their injuries.

Surgical Errors

Surgical mistakes can cause serious injuries & possible life-long issues. If you or a loved one underwent surgery and suffered an unnecessary side effect, injury, or repeat surgery due to negligence, call us today!

Birth Injuries

Birth injuries resulting from medical malpractice are among the most devastating and emotional injuries a family can suffer. Call now if you have reason to believe your child was injured due to negligence during pregnancy or delivery.

Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home staff are expected to provide their residents a high quality care. If you think that your loved one has sustained a trauma due to an error by nursing home staff, contact us today.

Failure to Diagnose

Missing a diagnosis is a severe and not unusual mistake. If you have suffered as a result of a medical professional failing to discover your illness, our attorneys are here to ensure they are held responsible.

Medical Negligence

When a medical professional makes an error, the damages can be severe and lifelong. If you think that you have suffered an injury as a result of medical negligence, Hastings Law Firm is here to assist you.

Personal Injury

If you have suffered harm due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to compensation under Texas laws. The Hastings law firm represents victims throughout Texas who’ve been seriously injured or suffered a loss.

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Fantastic law firm! Getting our negligence case settled took longer than originally expected but in the end the results were well worth it. Mr. Hastings and his office were always professional, polite, and thorough in explaining my case to me. Big thanks to him and his staff for helping me through this ordeal.

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Roberius

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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.

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Tommy Hastings went above and beyond during my crisis. He genuinely cares about his clients and delivered a straight-forward, honest method to resolve my issue as quick as possible. If you want the best of the best then look no further. You’ve found him.

Kendall Webb

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I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued, my nerves were calmed and the process was always explained. Tommy Hastings and his staff go above and beyond! I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm or attorney!

Joy Love

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I can’t say enough great things about this law firm. The staff was friendly and courteous every step of the way. They kept me informed and explained all of my options. Tommy was amazing to work with and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my outcome. If I could give him 10 stars, I would. If you don’t go with Hastings, you are doing yourself a disservice. Highly recommend.

Misty Peterson

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I would highly recommend Tommy and his law firm. He represented us in a case where a simple surgery left my mother permanently disabled. His staff was very professional and diligent and kept me well informed throughout the case. In the end we are happy with the settlement she received and feel lucky to have had Tommy as our attorney.

Earica Robert

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My brother had an unnecessary surgery which left him with severe neurological issues. We called several attorneys but chose Hastings because of their focus on cases like this. While the case is still pending, we’ve already received a settlement offer that was very close to what we were looking for. Many thanks go out to Tommy and his great team!

Devin Schumacher

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We’re blessed to have found the Hastings law firm. Tommy and Greg were outstanding! Both attorneys were very responsive, professional, and helpful with any questions we had about our case. Their entire staff went above and beyond to keep us updated and most of all, calm. My family feels as though we have been made (mostly) whole again. Thank you both for your hard work.

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