When you trust a doctor, nurse, or hospital with your health, you expect professional and attentive care. Unfortunately, when medical professionals make careless mistakes, the results can be devastating — leaving patients with long-term complications, emotional distress, and unexpected financial burdens.
At Francis Injury, we help victims of medical negligence in Southlake and across Texas pursue justice and fair compensation. Our lead attorney, Michael Francis, is a Texas Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer with decades of experience holding negligent healthcare providers accountable.
If you or a loved one suffered due to a medical error, contact our Southlake medical malpractice attorneys today to discuss your case.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional acts—or fails to act—in a way that deviates from accepted medical standards, directly causing harm to a patient. These cases often involve mistakes during diagnosis, treatment, surgery, or follow-up care.
To prove medical malpractice in Texas, four key elements must exist:
- Duty of Care – A professional relationship existed between the patient and provider.
- Breach of Duty – The provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care.
- Causation – The breach directly caused injury or harm.
- Damages – The patient suffered financial, emotional, or physical losses.
At Francis Injury, our attorneys investigate every detail to determine whether negligence occurred and build a strong case for full compensation.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Every medical mistake has the potential to change a life forever. Our firm represents clients in a wide range of malpractice claims, including:
Surgical Errors
Mistakes in the operating room—such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving instruments inside a patient, or failing to monitor vital signs—can lead to severe complications or death.
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
Failure to diagnose a serious condition like cancer, heart disease, or infection in time can prevent patients from receiving the treatment they need and deserve.
Birth Injuries
Errors during labor or delivery can cause lifelong conditions such as cerebral palsy or nerve damage. We help families pursue justice for newborns harmed by negligent medical care.
Medication and Pharmacy Errors
Prescribing or administering the wrong medication or dosage, or ignoring drug interactions, can have devastating consequences.
Anesthesia Mistakes
Improper administration or monitoring during anesthesia may result in oxygen deprivation, brain damage, or fatal outcomes.
Emergency Room Negligence
High-stress ER environments can lead to miscommunication or oversight that endangers patients.
Hospital-Acquired Infections and Poor Aftercare
Negligent sanitation, inadequate monitoring, or failure to provide proper follow-up care can worsen a patient’s condition instead of improving it.
Texas Laws on Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases in Texas are governed by Title 4, Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. These laws require plaintiffs to prove that a healthcare provider’s negligence caused injury and to follow specific filing procedures.
Statute of Limitations
Victims generally have two years from the date of injury (or the date the malpractice should reasonably have been discovered) to file a claim. For minors under age 12, the deadline extends until their 14th birthday. Acting quickly ensures evidence is preserved and witnesses can be located.
Notice Requirement
Before filing a lawsuit, Texas law requires written notice of the claim to be sent to each healthcare provider at least 60 days in advance, along with a medical authorization form. Our firm ensures all notice and documentation meet legal standards.
Recoverable Compensation in a Southlake Medical Malpractice Claim
Victims of medical negligence may recover both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages
cover measurable financial losses, including:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost income or reduced earning capacity
- Costs of rehabilitation or long-term care
Non-economic damages
compensate for intangible losses, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement or disability
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases:
- $250,000 for claims against a single healthcare provider, and
- Up to $500,000 when multiple defendants are involved.
There is no cap on economic damages, allowing victims to recover the full financial impact of their injury.
How Our Southlake Medical Malpractice Lawyers Can Help
Medical malpractice cases are complex, requiring deep understanding of both law and medicine. Our legal team at Francis Injury provides comprehensive support throughout every step of your case:
- Conducting a full investigation and collecting medical records
- Consulting with medical experts to prove the breach of standard of care
- Calculating full financial and emotional damages
- Negotiating aggressively with insurance companies
- Taking your case to trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered
We know how devastating medical errors can be. Our mission is to help you obtain justice while you focus on your recovery.
Why Choose Francis Injury for Your Medical Malpractice Case?
- Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyer: Attorney Michael Francis has been recognized for his proven skill and results in personal injury litigation.
- Extensive Trial Experience: We don’t back down from hospitals or insurance companies — we fight aggressively in and out of court.
- Local Representation: We proudly serve Southlake, Fort Worth, Dallas, and nearby areas.
- Personalized Attention: Every case is handled directly by our experienced team — you’re never just a file number.8
Contact a Southlake Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one suffered due to a doctor’s mistake, delayed diagnosis, or surgical error, you have the right to seek justice. Medical providers must be held accountable when their negligence causes harm.
Contact Francis Injury today to schedule a free, confidential consultation with our skilled Southlake medical malpractice lawyers. We’ll review your case, explain your rights, and help you take the next steps toward recovery and financial security. Call now or fill out our online form to speak with a trusted attorney who will fight for the justice you deserve.
Southlake Office
410 S. Nolen Drive
Suite 140
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 329-9001
