Understanding how damages caps work in Texas medical malpractice cases
Some caps apply to all damages, others don't
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Jury holds orthopedic surgery group accountable in compartment syndrome case
Young adult patient had surgery for broken leg, was discharged despite signs of compartment syndrome
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Texas Supreme Court defines how medical malpractice defendants must pay future health care expenses
Opinion interprets tort reform statute requirement for periodic payments over time, rather than lump sum payment, if requested by any party
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Here's how the new Texas tort reform law will impact COVID medical malpractice
Senate Bill 6 was sent to the governor's desk on June 1, 2021
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Houston court of appeals opinion gives roadmap for proving lost earnings in pediatric medical malpractice cases
Trial and appellate courts address sufficiency of the evidence to support a plaintiffs' jury verdict
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How to prove damages in a Texas medical malpractice cases
Life care plans are an important tool in many cases with significant lifelong injuries
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Some Texas nonprofit hospitals benefit from little-known $100,000 non-economic damages cap
So-called nonprofit hospitals are some of the richest ones around
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How to prove mental anguish and pain and suffering in Texas medical malpractice cases
Non-economic damages are subject to statutory caps, but also need advance planning to prove
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Overcoming the challenges of proving loss of future earning capacity when you're under-employed or temporarily unemployed
Under Texas law, there's an important distinction between lost future wages and loss of future earning capacity
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Is it possible to get punitive damages in a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit?
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series
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