http://www.painterfirm.comPainter Law Firm is based in Houston, Texas.http://www.painterfirm.com.comhttp://www.painterfirm.com/images/rss_image.gif2/5/2012 1:42:53 PM14223http://www.painterfirm.com/a/84/Health--safety-for-kids-in-the-cars-seatsGet free help to make sure your car seats are installed correctlyhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/83/Free-class-on-how-to-have-a-safe-pregnancy-labor-and-deliveryJoin us at Painter Law Firm on Friday, February 24, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. for this free patient safety classhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/82/US-government-study-shows-that-hospitals-cover-up-when-they-injure-patientsRead these three little-known ways that you can increase your odds for a safe hospitalizationhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/81/Taunya-Painter-elected-to-Better-Business-Bureau-Board-of-DirectorsPainter Law Firm is committed to ethical business practiceshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/80/Robert-Painter-speaks-about-jury-service-to-high-schoolOver 600,000 people are summoned each year for jury service in Harris County, Texashttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/79/New-study-shows-tragic-consequences-of-poor-hospital-communicationWhen hospital personnel do not communicate lab or radiology results to a doctor, patients can be injured or diehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/78/Hyponatremia-after-a-head-injury-can-cause-brain-damage-or-deathWith these tips, family members can help prevent low sodium from causing permanent damage or deathhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/77/Taunya-Painter-speaks-to-law-students-at-Professionalism-DayHouston Bar Association's Professionalism Day focuses on ethics and professionalismhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/75/Painter-Law-Firm-files-lawsuit-against-neurosurgeonThe medical malpractice lawsuit alleges that Dr. Peter Shedden performed an inappropriate surgeryhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/76/MartindaleHubbell-recognizes-Robert-Painter-with-prestigious-AV--ratingThe AV ® Rating recognizes 'preeminent' legal ability and ethicshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/74/Robert-Painter-comments-on-economic-development-in-Northwest-HoustonAs the 2011 Chairman of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce Board, Robert Painter has focused on economic developmenthttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/73/Robert-Painter-elected-to-board-of-Leadership-HoustonLeadership Houston is the premier organization in Texas for developing and connecting leaders of all backgroundshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/70/Robert-and-Taunya-Painter-named-among-Houstons-top-lawyersFor the fourth consecutive year, H Texas magazine recognized Painter Law Firm attorneys as some of Houston's top lawyershttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/71/Robert-Painter-named-an-associate-editor-of-Houston-Bar-JournalIn his third term as an associate editor, Robert Painter will focus on legal trendshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/72/Taunya-Painter-named-to-Houston-Bar-Association-Professionalism-CommitteeTaunya Painter continues Painter Law Firm's committment to professionalism and ethics in the zealous representation of its clientshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/69/Video--Watch-fetal-movements--prevent-brain-injury'The Minute Lawyer' series video on why it is important to get evaluated by an OB/GYN or at the hospital any time there is a decrease in fetal movement late in pregnancy http://www.painterfirm.com/a/68/How-mothers-and-family-members-can-help-avoid-preventable-birthrelated-brain-injuries-caused-by-medical-malpracticeBleeding and decreased fetal movement are two important signs that mothers should report and insist that their OB/GYN fully evaluatehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/67/Better-Business-Bureau-recognizes-Painter-Law-Firm-PLLC-with-Winner-of-Distinction-AwardThe BBB recognized Painter Law Firm for the fourth consecutive yearhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/65/Robert-Painter-named-as-a-Texas-Super-Lawyers-Rising-StarThe Super Lawyers Rising Star selection aims to recognize the top up-and-coming attorneys in the statehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/66/Robert-Painter-testifies-before-Texas-House-of-RepresentativesH.B. 3520 would prevent hospitals from using 'death panels' to dump patientshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/64/Painter-Law-Firm-remembers-President-Ronald-ReaganRobert Painter was privileged to meet the 40th Presidenthttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/63/Video-Good-hospital-communication-saves-lives'The Minute Lawyer' series video on how poor communication between doctors and nurses causes needless injuries and deathshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/62/Robert-Painter-becomes-board-Chairman-of-Houston-Northwest-Chamber-of-CommerceJudge J. Kent Adams administered the oath of officehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/60/Firm-attorneys-clients-and-friends-enjoy-The-Pointer-Sisters-at-Houston-NW-Chamber-galaPainter Law Firm sponsored the best gala in Chamber historyhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/59/Painter-Law-Firm-is-1000000-sponsor-for-Houston-NW-Chamber-gala-benefiting-area-economic-developmentThe Pointer Sisters will entertain the crowd for the gala event that will honor Harris County Judge Ed Emmetthttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/57/The-Minute-Lawyer-SeriesPainter Law Firm announces 'The Minute Lawyer' Series of videos on current legal topicshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/58/Video--Hospital-death-panels-in-Texas'The Minute Lawyer' series video on the shocking truth about how Texas hospitals and doctors can stop treating you, even if it means you will diehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/61/A-new-idea-to-fix-the-Texas-death-panel-law-in-2011By eliminating immunity, doctors and hospital committee members would have to think twice before stopping carehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/56/Instead-of-pointing-fingers-at-each-other-doctors-and-nurses-need-to-focus-on-patient-care-and-safetyPoor communication between doctors and nurses causes dangerous delays in patient carehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/55/Video-Robert-Painter-speaks-about-the-Texas-futile-care-death-panel-lawMany Texans are surprised to learn that the Advance Directives Act of 1999 allows a hospital committee to act as a 'death panel' that can override a patient or family's treatment wisheshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/53/Medicare-1-in-7-patients-is-harmed-during-hospitalization'Hospitals are dangerous places, rife with infection and opportunities for errors'http://www.painterfirm.com/a/54/A-simple-step-to-avoid-death-or-big-dollar-damages-when-digging-or-excavatingUse the One-Call system to avoid a tragedy or big financial liability by damaging a pipeline or utility linehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/51/Old-poorly-maintained-pipelines-pose-an-extreme-dangerWhen companies neglect their responsibility to maintain or replace old pipelines it needlessly endangers the publichttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/52/Robert-Painter-recognized-by-College-of-the-State-Bar-of-Texashttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/50/Deepwater-Horizon-explosion-leads-to-government-shakeup-of-Minerals-Management-ServiceMajor changes to the Minerals Management Service and off-shore drilling regulation in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon explosionhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/49/Surgical-errors-can-be-reduced-with-a-simple-checklistA U.S. Veterans Administration study showed that using a checklist and having simple, open communication among doctors, nurses, and the patient dramatically reduced surgical deaths.http://www.painterfirm.com/a/48/Robert-Painter-speech-on-Texas-futile-care-lawSpeech to Disability and Elder Law Association addressed the controversial 'death panel' law misused by many Texas hospitalshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/47/National-College-of-Advocacy-recognizes-Robert-PainterPainter Law Firm attorneys keep their skills current by frequently participating in legal training seminarshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/46/Texas-finally-takes-first-step-in-regulating-pill-millsClinics dish out powerful pain medications without real physician supervision or even a physical examhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/45/Texas-hospitaldoctor-conspiracy-of-silence-exposedIn Kermit, Texas, Winkler County Memorial Hospital fired two nurses after they filed a complaint against a physician for medical negligence. Once exposed, the hospital was fined and settled the nurses' lawsuit.http://www.painterfirm.com/a/44/Robert-Painter-on-effects-of-health-care-reform-Straight-Talk-radio-show-CBS-650-AMHosts Dan Parsons and Jordan Rzad interviewed Robert Painter about Medical/Insurance Reform and Scamshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/43/Pain-management-Check-your-doctors-qualifications-carefullyLooking for board certification in the pain management specialization is not enough for a patient to ensure the doctor is qualified. Learn the questions you should ask your doctor.http://www.painterfirm.com/a/41/Stat-means-now-How-hospitals-bungle-urgent-CT-and-MRI-ordersHospitals can save lives by training their nurses to follow stat physician orders for CT and MRI scans immediately and to contact a doctor when the images are available for reviewhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/42/Nursing-school-site-uses-Painter-Law-Firm-article-to-improve-nursing-careNursing errors can be prevented if hospitals take notice and train their personnelhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/39/H-Texas-magazine-Robert-Painter-among-Houstons-top-lawyersThe magazine recognized Robert Painter as one of Houston's top medical malpractice attorneyshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/38/Poor-nursing-communication-causes-needless-hospital-injuries-and-deathsNurse-doctor communication is such a problem that the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requires all hospitals to create policies and procedures to improve nursing communication of critical lab valueshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/37/Firm-wins-medical-malpractice-settlement-of-392500000Now this teenager's family has the funds they need to care for their child, who was brain injured because of a Houston-area hospital's negligencehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/35/Success-for-Champion-Forest-homeownersTrial court crafts a path for potential injunction if PUD decides to use park bond moneyhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/32/Painter-Law-Firm-wins-Better-Business-Bureau-award-for-third-straight-yearThe BBB recognized the firm's commitment to ethics, overall excellence, and qualityhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/33/How-to-Use-Social-Media-to-Market-Your-Law-Firm(An article published by the Houston Lawyer Magazine, March/April 2010)http://www.painterfirm.com/a/34/The-Sun-Newspaper-Champions-Forest-residents-concerned-about-Raveneaux-green-spaceHomeowner clients press for an injunction to prevent the water board from ignoring the voters' decisionhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/30/New-Deal-for-RaveneauxCypress-Forest-PUD-On-HoldThe 295th District Court scheduled a hearing to consider a jurisdictional argument on May 14thhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/29/Houston-Chronicle-Tensions-rise-over-sale-of-Raveneaux-landPainter Law Firm clients seek a temporary injunction against Cypress Forest Public Utility Districthttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/28/Cypress-Forest-PUDRaveneaux-Court-Hearing-InformationThe temporary injunction hearing is at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010, at the 295th District Courthttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/27/Homeowners-sue-developer-for-declaratory-judgment-in-Raveneaux-caseThe attorney for Raveneaux Country Club owner/developer, JP/Raveneaux Partners LP and Kera Development, L.P., threatened to sue homeowners for challenging their water board's authorityhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/26/TRO-Stops-Cypress-Forest-PUDs-quotBait-and-SwitchquotKTRK Channel 13 (ABC) in Houston did a feature on the temporary restraining order that stopped changes to the voter-approved redevelopment of Raveneaux Country Club propertyhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/17/Smart-Business-Contracts-Legal-Tips-part-II-of-IIIHow to write contracts that do the job and reduce problemshttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/16/Robert-Painter-joins-Strake-Foundation-board-of-directorsThe Strake Foundation supports worthy charities benefiting children, literacy, and health carehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/15/Rising-health-care-costs-arent-because-of-medical-malpractice-claimsInsurance company payouts in medical malpractice lawsuits are at a historic low, yet health care costs continue to rise. This shows that further tort reform is unneeded and would be ineffectivehttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/14/Start-a-business-Legal-tips-part-I-of-IIIHow to get your business startedhttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/12/The-problems-in-hospitals-determining-brain-deathWhat is brain death? How can you definitively tell if someone is brain dead?http://www.painterfirm.com/a/13/How-to-prevent-birth-injuries-and-death-during-labor--deliveryThere are some practical things moms and dads can do to increase their chances for a successful, healthy delivery.http://www.painterfirm.com/a/7/Robert-Painter-addresses-conference-on-endoflife-issuesFocuses on the Texas Advance Directives Act of 1999http://www.painterfirm.com/a/2/Developments-in-Texas-Advance-DirectivesAn issue involving medical futility may come up at any time, whether the patient is young or old, insured or uninsured.http://www.painterfirm.com/a/8/Robert-Painter-swornin-as-chairmanelect-of-the-Houston-Northwest-Chamber-of-CommerceWill focus on business development and community visioninghttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/3/The-profits-and-perils-of-supplying-to-WalMartThe world's biggest retailer works with thousands of small suppliers on a regular basis. But landing a contract comes with downsides worth considering before applyinghttp://www.painterfirm.com/a/1/Death-panels-already-existAlthough there has been talk of "death panels" during the health care reform debate, we have had them for over a decade in Texas