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When we visit a doctor, schedule a surgery, or trust a hospital with our care, we expect medical professionals to follow the highest standards of safety. Unfortunately, not all healthcare providers meet this level of care. When a preventable medical error results in serious injury, long-term complications, or even the loss of a loved one, it becomes a case of medical malpractice. These situations can leave families overwhelmed—not only with medical challenges, but also with emotional and financial stress.
If you believe a medical professional in Fort Worth acted negligently, you may have the right to seek compensation. At Francis Injury Law, we help injured patients understand what went wrong, investigate the truth, and pursue justice against negligent doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver the level of care that another competent medical professional would provide in a similar situation. This failure can lead to avoidable harm, worsening conditions, or new injuries. Although most doctors and nurses do not intend to harm their patients, even small mistakes can have life-changing consequences.
Common examples include misdiagnosing a serious illness, performing the wrong procedure, prescribing an incorrect medication, or failing to monitor a patient’s condition during treatment. In every medical malpractice case, three factors must be proven:
(1) a doctor–patient relationship existed,
(2) the provider failed to meet the medical standard of care, and
(3) that failure directly caused injury or damage.
At Francis Injury Law, we take the time to review every detail, work with medical specialists, and determine exactly how the provider’s negligence impacted your health and daily life.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Medical malpractice can occur in many settings—hospitals, urgent care clinics, surgical centers, pharmacies, or even private practices. While every case is unique, many claims fall into similar categories.
Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis: When a doctor overlooks symptoms, dismisses a patient’s concerns, or misinterprets test results, a serious condition may go untreated. This delay can allow an illness to worsen until treatment becomes more invasive or ineffective.
Surgical and Procedure Errors: Mistakes in the operating room—such as operating on the wrong site, leaving surgical tools inside the body, or causing accidental organ damage—can lead to severe complications, infections, or permanent disability.
Medication and Prescription Errors: Incorrect doses, wrong prescriptions, or dangerous drug combinations can cause severe reactions or long-term health issues. Pharmacists may also be responsible for dispensing the wrong medication.
Birth Injuries: Negligent prenatal care or mistakes during labor and delivery can result in lifelong injuries to both the mother and child, including brain injuries, nerve damage, or developmental disorders.
Anesthesia Errors: Improper monitoring or incorrect anesthesia dosage can cause permanent brain damage, cardiac complications, or fatal outcomes.
Regardless of the type of malpractice, our team works to identify the exact point where negligence occurred and how it affected your health, earning you the justice you deserve.
Medical Malpractice Requirements Under Texas Law
Texas has strict legal rules for filing medical malpractice claims, and missing these steps can impact your case. Understanding these requirements helps protect your right to compensation.
Written Notice Before Filing
Before filing a lawsuit, Texas law requires that the patient—or their attorney—send written notice to each healthcare provider involved at least 60 days in advance. This notice gives the provider time to prepare and respond.
Expert Medical Report
Within 120 days after filing the lawsuit, the injured patient must submit an expert report from a qualified medical professional. This report must explain what the healthcare provider should have done, how they failed, and how that failure caused harm. Without a strong expert report, the case cannot move forward.
Statute of Limitations
Most Texas medical malpractice cases must be filed within two years of the date the malpractice occurred. While exceptions exist for minors or injuries that were not immediately discoverable, deadlines are strict—making it important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
At Francis Injury Law, we handle all procedural steps, gather necessary documentation, and ensure your case meets every Texas legal requirement.
Compensation Available in a Fort Worth Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice often leads to long-term medical bills, lost income, emotional suffering, and ongoing health challenges. Texas allows victims to pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic losses.
Economic Compensation
These damages cover the financial impact of the injury. They may include medical expenses, hospital stays, future treatment needs, rehabilitation costs, and lost earnings. If the injury limits your ability to work in the future, you may also recover compensation for reduced earning capacity.
Noneconomic Compensation
Texas caps noneconomic damages against healthcare providers at $250,000 per claimant. These damages cover intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, physical impairment, scarring, and loss of companionship in cases involving wrongful death.
Our legal team works closely with medical experts, economic specialists, and life-care planners to document the full extent of your losses and pursue the maximum compensation available under Texas law.
How Our Fort Worth Medical Malpractice Team Can Help
Proving medical malpractice requires more than showing that something went wrong—it requires demonstrating exactly how the health provider failed to follow accepted medical standards. Our firm handles every stage of the process, from gathering evidence to fighting for fair compensation.
We obtain and review your medical records, consult with independent specialists, collect imaging, documents, and witness statements, and compare your provider’s actions to what a competent professional would have done. Our team also communicates with insurance companies, handles negotiations, and prepares your case for trial if needed. Many medical malpractice cases settle out of court, but we are always prepared to litigate when justice requires it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Our Fort Worth Medical Malpractice Attorneys Today
If you or your loved one suffered harm because of a medical error, do not wait to take action. Medical malpractice cases depend heavily on timely evidence, including medical records, diagnostic reports, expert evaluations, and witness statements. The sooner you reach out, the easier it is to preserve critical information and build a strong claim.
At Francis Injury, we offer free, no-obligation consultations to help you understand your rights and the legal steps available to you. Our team is committed to handling the complex medical and legal work while you focus on healing and rebuilding your life. Call us at (817) 329-9001 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation. With our office conveniently located in Southlake, we proudly serve clients throughout Fort Worth and across Texas.
