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The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiWhat is Medical Malpractice? - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXThis is one of our top questions and definitely the most important question to properly understand. Medical malpractice is when a medical professional's actions fall below a reasonable level.
A medical expert may need to properly determine if the doctor failed to adhere to a reasonable level of care. If the actions by the medical provider caused injury or illness to a patient, and the patient suffered damages as a result of the medical provider’s failure to adhere to a reasonable standard of care, then the patient may file a legal claim to seek compensation for th...
2021-06-0103 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiUnnecessary Surgery Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXA patient can potentially sue a doctor for performing an unnecessary surgical procedure. But it's important to point out that not all surgeries that turn out to be medically unnecessary will give rise to a viable medical malpractice lawsuit. The key is usually whether the doctor acted with medical negligence when advising the patient that surgery was the proper course of treatment.
In order for unnecessary surgery to rise to a malpractice claim, a patient must prove that the surgeon acted in a negligent manner. Along with that, the patient can also prove that the surgery was...
2021-05-3101 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiThiamine Deficiency Misdiagnosis & Medical Malpractice - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhen you or a loved one undergoes bariatric or weight loss surgery, you might be at risk of developing a disorder you didn’t even know exists.
After surgery, many people are fine and go on to do well. Unfortunately, some people develop a thiamine deficiency that can have dangerous consequences.
Thiamine, or vitamin B1, is vital for the body to function, but it’s most important in the neurological system. The human body cannot create thiamine, so it must be consumed through a healthy diet or a supplement. When the body can absorb and proc...
2021-05-3003 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiSymptoms of Wernicke's Korsakoff Syndrome - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWernicke’s Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) a type of brain disorder with two separate conditions that can strike at the same time.
These two disorders are Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome. Though Wernicke’s encephalopathy often presents first, Korsakoff syndrome usually follows closely behind.
The symptoms of Wernicke’s Korsakoff Syndrome are brought on by the lack of vitamin B1, thiamine. All bodily tissues require this nutrient, but thiamine plays a bigger role in the cardiovascular and nervous systems than it does in other organ systems.
If this deficiency is not found in time and...
2021-05-2903 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiSurgical Error Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhen you go in for a medical procedure, you expect the doctor and hospital staff to have your best interests at heart. They have prepared for your procedure, looked over your history and know exactly what surgery needs to be done. However, with hospitals treating surgeries like a business, they pack procedure schedules leaving small windows between each one creating quick turnaround times and human error to take place. Mistakes made throughout the process of a surgical procedure can lead to infections, wrong procedures and even death for some victims.
There is a lot that can go...
2021-05-2802 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiPrescription Drug Injury Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhen your doctor writes a prescription, it’s a natural response to assume that the medication you get from your pharmacy will be safe and effective. But the frightening reality is that prescription drugs can have hazardous and unwanted side effects. Even when you take them just as your doctor directed. The dangers can be life-threatening. Over-the-counter preparations, too, can pose problems that spell trouble for consumers. From dietary supplements and pain relievers to cold remedies and denture adhesives, non-prescription items hold their own potential for disaster.
If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one beca...
2021-05-2702 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiNursing Home Injury Lawyer - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhen an individual cannot live independently due to a decline in physical health or cognitive ability, a nursing home can be the safest place for him or her. In a nursing home, an individual has 24-hour access to medical care in a clean, safe environment. At least this is what a nursing home should ideally be. In reality, nursing home residents can face neglect and other forms of mistreatment from their caregivers.
There are many reasons why this mistreatment occurs, such as understaffing in nursing homes, inadequate training for handling residents’ issues for staff members, and a la...
2021-05-2702 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiNurse Malpractice Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXNurses are an extremely important part of any hospital stay. Nurses relay important information to the doctors and medical staff, chart a patient’s vitals and make sure that doctor’s orders are met. Nurses spend the most time with a patient when being treated and can cause some of the most serious injuries if they are too careless.
When nursing staff is limited, overworked and stressed out this can lead to catastrophic consequences for the patient. It is imperative that if you have been injured by a nurse in a healthcare facility due to their negl...
2021-05-2602 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiMedication Error Injury Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhen medication errors are made, serious side effects and even death can result. Prescription medications must be carefully written, prescribed and administered to avoid causing harm to the patient. Medication errors leading to injury can be cause for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
If your doctor ignored important medical information in your files about a drug allergy or specific medical condition, they may have committed malpractice. Your physician is responsible for reading the information in your chart and understanding when it is appropriate to choose a different medication for you. You may be a victim of medical negligence...
2021-05-2502 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiMedical Misdiagnosis Lawyer - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhen you visit a doctor due to an illness or medical problem, your expectation is that your healthcare provider will be able to properly diagnose your condition, conduct further tests, or refer you to another medical expert to determine what is wrong. Unfortunately, there are times when an incorrect diagnosis occurs, which in turn can lead to improper treatment, serious complications, and an escalation of the original complaint. In fact, many missed diagnoses are for serious conditions such as stroke and heart attack, which can rapidly lead to permanent harm or even death.
If you have been...
2021-05-2402 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiMedical Malpractice Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXPeople trust in medical doctors, nursing staff and various health care professionals to accurately diagnose illnesses, properly execute surgical procedures and deliver careful care when we are sick. Regretfully, there are instances in which procedures do not go as planned and in these instances a patient can suffer from a professional’s mistakes. Although not every negligence will be malpractice, any time a logical and prudent physician would not have performed the same way under the situation, the medical professional under consideration may be accountable for malpractice. Fortunately, receiving compensation can be an option for many of those who ha...
2021-05-2302 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiMedical Malpractice Lawsuit Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXCan I file a medical malpractice suit if I signed a consent form?
A signed consent form does not relieve a doctor of his or her responsibility to provide an acceptable standard of care. The success of your claim for damages rests upon proving that you were injured as a result of the doctor’s negligence, so you should not be deterred from pursuing a case against them if you consented to a treatment that they suggested. They are still liable for any subsequent errors in judgment and/or mistakes caused by carelessness if you are injured as...
2021-05-2202 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiIs Wernicke's Encephalopathy Reversible? - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXIn short, yes, Wernicke’s encephalopathy is reversible, but it is too often not diagnosed or treated in time for the affected person to experience the benefits of treatment.
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is the acute phase of the far more damaging Wernicke’s Korsakoff syndrome. When Wernicke’s encephalopathy is caught in time, much of the damage caused by the disease can indeed be reversed, but once it develops into Korsakoff, it is much more difficult to treat. It is vital that doctors treat patients they suspect have Wernicke’s Korsakoff syndrome to reduce the risk of neurologic...
2021-05-2103 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiHospital Malpractice Lawyer - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhen entering a hospital or medical clinic, we expect doctors and nurses to improve our health as opposed to creating complications. We rely upon them as professionals to properly diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, and utilize sanitary equipment when performing medical procedures.
Unfortunately, there are instances where medical professionals fail to provide the standard of care expected of them, leading to innocent victims with possible lifelong issues or even loss of life. Such circumstances are often avoidable and the only way to prove so is by enlisting the help of an experienced Houston hospital malpractice attorney.
2021-05-2002 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiHospital Infection Lawyer - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhile staying in the hospital, we expect to receive the necessary medical care to make us feel better. It is an unfortunate fact that many hospitals host a variety of infections. Even though hospital staff try to safeguard against infection, it is not unusual that the sick person becomes more ill during their hospital stay after obtaining a hospital-borne illness.
Although many people undergo surgeries and treatment to get help for a medical condition, medical staff negligence may result in the patient developing an infection. Surgeons, physicians, nurses and other medical caregivers can make mistakes that...
2021-05-1902 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiGallbladder Surgery Mistake Lawyer - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXAll operations carry some risk. Unfortunately, when a surgeon commits a preventable error in the operation of your gallbladder, your life can be put in jeopardy. Even though doctors are well educated, they often make mistakes including cutting the incorrect duct or harming other organs and this can cause irreversible problems. If you believe that you have suffered an injury due to a mistake made in the operation of your gallbladder, call our dedicated attorneys without delay.
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, also called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes the gallbladder without having to make a...
2021-05-1802 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiDefective Medical Device Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXMedical devices have transformed the quality of life and life expectancy of thousands with innovative technology and life saving efforts. These advances in medicine have created a whole new profitable and competitive industry. Unfortunately, with competition and high expectations of profit, medical devices sometimes get put on the market prior to adequate testing or despite risks involved to the receiving party.
When medical device companies put out products that are not properly tested and have known risks leading to injured families, The Snapka Law Firm works diligently to get justice for those victims. It is our mission...
2021-05-1602 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiBirth Injury Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXWhile the process of giving birth can be physically taxing on both mother and infant alike, advances in modern medicine have made the process much less risky than it was in the past. Unfortunately, the same techniques designed to assist in the birthing process also have the potential to cause serious injury when they are administered incorrectly. In addition, when medical professionals fail to diagnose issues in newborns, there can be lifelong consequences.
While some medical complications are unavoidable, those caused by negligence or incompetence are inexcusable and victims should be compensated for their harms and losses...
2021-05-1502 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiBariatric Surgery and Wernicke's Encephalopathy - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXMost people cannot wait for the results of their bariatric surgery, but most are unaware of the dangers that could arise from their surgery.
It was only recently discovered that patients who have undergone bariatric surgery are at risk of developing Wernicke’s encephalopathy as well.
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a disorder that stems from a severe thiamine deficiency. This lack of thiamine can result in a marked change in the mental status of a person, which presents as disorientation and confusion, apathy, and extreme sleepiness. Other symptoms of Wernicke’s encephalopathy are abnormalities in the ey...
2021-05-1402 min
The Snapka Law Firm - Injury Lawyers at Corpus ChristiAnesthesiologist Error Lawyers - The Snapka Law Firm, Injury Lawyers at Corpus Christi TXAnesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists are highly trained professionals who are supposed to carefully monitor and adjust for a patient’s pain and unconsciousness during a surgery. Many of the complications caused by anesthesia are avoidable and may have been caused by mistakes made during the procedure.
Anesthesia errors are a dangerous form of medication error. Anesthetic drugs are strong, and the surgical rooms where they are often administered can be hectic. Anesthesiologists are frequently forced to multi-task during surgery.
Some of the most common anesthesia errors are due to administering too much anesthesia, failing to mo...
2021-05-1301 min