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By Tommy Hastings
The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
In January 2023, the popular eye drop solution, EzriCare Artificial Tears, was discovered to contain a dangerous pathogen, leaving unsuspecting users at risk of serious eye infections that could lead to permanent eye damage or blindness. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued a nationwide recall, and the contaminated eye drops have been linked to at least 55 reports of adverse events, including eye infections, permanent loss of vision, and death from a bloodstream infection. In this podcast, we discuss the dangers of the contaminated eye drops, the symptoms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa eye infections, and how to seek medical attention. We also explore the legal process and your options for seeking compensation, including the eligibility to file a lawsuit. Although the Hastings Law Firm is mentioned as one option for legal guidance, we also discuss other resources available for those affected by this crisis.
Hastings Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Hastings Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Hastings Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyers
There are many checks and processes a surgeon must adhere to during an operation, including ensuring that all tools and implements are accounted for. This is to make sure a stray sponge or pair of tongs has not been left in your body after the surgery.
Sometimes if an operation is rushed or the surgeon is lacking in concentration, the incision is sewn closed with a tool or implement left inside. Many serious complications can develop, such as blood infections or organ damage, and this may result in you needing another operation or urgent medical treatment. If you find out that your surgeon has left something behind after your operation, our Houston lawyers at Hastings Law Firm can assist with your negligence case.
Tommy Hastings has represented clients throughout Texas for over 15 years in the area of malpractice pursuing fair and full compensation for the injury or loss suffered. He has a strong history of successful outcomes and has secured millions of dollars on behalf of his clients for harm caused during an operation, as well as many other types of trauma.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
A prostate operation, also called a prostatectomy, is now often completed via a da Vinci operation robot and not by the previously used laparoscopic procedure. More than 85% of prostatectomies are completed via robotic surgery. However, often the surgeon only practices operating the robot for one or two days before their first operation, as opposed to the in-depth education normally required for a surgery.
The efficiency and cost of robotic surgeries is now under scrutiny as an increasing amount of injuries are resulting from this method of operating. A Houston lawyer familiar in dealing with surgical mistakes can help you if you think that you have been negligently injured during a prostate operation.
Tommy Hastings of Hastings Law Firm has worked for over 15 years representing those who have suffered as a result of negligence to make the responsible doctors and hospitals account for their actions. His impressive history of successful trials and negotiations can be evidenced by the millions of dollars he has secured on behalf of his satisfied clients.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
Everyone knows that any operation carries some danger. Advances in hospital processes have dramatically lessened the chances of danger. Unfortunately, complications are still common. When complications occur as a result of malpractice, the responsible party must be held to account for their mistake. If you believe that one of your organs was nicked or you have sustained a rupture during your operation, our attorneys can determine if you have a valid negligence lawsuit.
The attorneys of Hastings Law Firm understand the distress a patient feels after suffering malpractice as we have worked with many clients who have experienced this. We work hard to obtain the highest possible compensation and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable for their actions. Our strong record of victorious outcomes reveals how dedicated we are in assisting those who have sustained harm during their operation.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
Texas residents should be aware of the potential dangers involving prescription medications.
According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, as many as one and a half million people are affected by prescription drug injuries every year in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, however, indicates that this number is not accurate. The FDA asserts that a large number of medication errors go completely unreported. For this reason, the full number of injuries associated with drug errors may be much higher than the 1.5 million figure cited by the AMCP.
Psychology Today notes that on a list that identifies the top causes of medical malpractice in the country, medication mistakes come in at number four. That is among other forms of malpractice such as missed or incorrect diagnoses, inappropriate treatment regimes, surgical mistakes, and more.
Staying safe can be a matter of life and death when prescription drugs are involved. Anytime an error involving a medication is suspected, a Texas resident should reach out to an experienced lawyer for help. The medical negligence attorneys at Hastings Law Firm can help you get justice. Our Attorneys Help Victims of Prescription Drug Side Effects and Recalls Across Texas.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
We put our child´s safety and life in the hands of pediatricians. If a pediatrician commits an error, it could result in the tragic loss of your precious little one. Any sickness or loss of a young person is devastating. This is made all the more appalling if you discover that the tragedy was preventable. Our attorneys are dedicated to ensuring pediatricians are held responsible for their negligence.
The lawyers of Hastings Law Firm know the suffering your whole family has experienced as a result of the injury or loss of your child. For over 15 years, we have revealed the errors made by medical professionals who try to use the excuse that there were “unforeseen circumstances”. We have a strong record of successful outcomes across Texas, securing millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of our clients.
A Simple Error Can Seriously Harm Your Child. Unfortunately, errors happen in the medical world on a frequent basis. People do not often know about these as the medical community works very hard to conceal them. Sadly, some of these mistakes can result in the death of a child.
Overworked medical professionals often view all their young patients in an identical fashion and do not spend the time working with each patient on a personal basis. This thoughtless manner may mean that your child suffers a severe injury, or even death.
We dissect the medical history of your child to see whether your pediatrician has made a mistake. We are highly-skilled in this area of law which enables us to efficiently seek the highest possible compensation on your behalf.
If your doctor is held liable for their actions, you will help others who have experienced similar harm or loss, as well as yourself and your family.
Call our Pediatric Negligence Lawyers to Discuss the Injury or Loss Suffered by Your Child. The Hastings Law Firm is dedicated to fighting medical negligence lawsuits across Texas. We help those who have suffered injury or death due to medical malpractice secure the compensation they deserve. If you believe that you or a family member has experienced a lack of duty of care by a medical professional, we strongly recommend that you call our dedicated firm to discuss your legal rights. We will provide you with a free consultation to discuss your possible lawsuit and options moving forward.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
We put faith in nursing homes to look after our family members and ensure that they are kept safe and secure from danger. There are legal procedures put in place to ensure nursing home staff give their residents a high quality service. The Majority of Nursing Home Injuries are Avoidable. Unfortunately, a lack of sufficient staff and education, together with cost-saving incentives, means that procedures are often not followed. If you think that your loved one has sustained a trauma due to an error by nursing home staff, contact a Texas lawyer experienced in the area of medical negligence.
Tommy Hastings of Hastings Law Firm has diligently worked for over 15 years representing those across Texas who have suffered due to malpractice secure the compensation they deserve. He holds an impressive history of victorious outcomes and is held in high regard by his colleagues and opponents alike. By achieving successful results, Tommy has secured millions of dollars of compensation for his clients.
Sadly, mistakes made by nursing home staff happen far too frequently. If you discover your relative has been neglected or abused, staff may excuse their behavior by blaming it on the advanced age of the resident. This is plainly false. Most traumas caused to residents are due to negligence by nursing home staff.
Our Houston based nursing home abuse attorneys are here to assist you to discover the details of the negligent acts and ensure that the liable parties are held to account for the suffering caused to your vulnerable family member.
Contact Our Lawyers without Delay If Your Loved One Has Suffered an Injury Caused By Nursing Home Staff. The attorneys of The Hastings Law Firm are dedicated to representing victims and families who have experienced harm or loss as a result of mistreatment by nursing home staff. Our most vulnerable relatives are often subjected to negligent malpractice in the nursing homes entrusted with their care and we are here to ensure that they receive experienced legal advocacy and fair compensation from those responsible. We hope that by holding liable parties to account for their actions, we will help prevent the mistreatment of other vulnerable nursing home patients. Contact us to arrange your complimentary first appointment. We will give you a no-cost and confidential consultation to help you identify your legal rights and discuss a potential lawsuit.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
Medical professionals are highly trained and should have the skills to properly look after those who need their help. We put our safety and lives in the hands of the medical establishment. If negligence occurs, it is the patient that suffers the injury or loss.
If somebody tries to allege a mistake has been made, the medical community throws up walls of defenses and excuses to avoid liability. To reveal malpractice, you will require the help of a dedicated Houston malpractice attorney who will recognize a negligent mistake made by a physician.
Tommy Hastings is the founding lawyer of Hastings Law Firm and has represented those who have suffered from malpractice for over 15 years. He has a strong history of successful trials and negotiations, securing millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of his clients. He is experienced in dealing with insurance providers and legal procedures across Texas and this allows him to work quickly to obtain successful outcomes on behalf of his clients.
We have created a welcoming and warm environment to ensure you feel comforted and relaxed when you attend our office. We prefer this atmosphere because it helps our staff connect with you and personally invest in your story. This ensures that we are all the more dedicated to secure justice for you.
Concealments in the Medical Community are not uncommon. More than 98,000 people die every year in the United States as a result of physician negligence. When a physician tries to cover up an error, the harm to the patient can escalate.
Frequent errors made by physicians are:
Failure to diagnose
Failure to order test
Failure to read tests
Failure to recognize
Failure to follow accepted standards of care
Failure to follow up
Communication errors
Being able to identify and prove physician negligence is vital in preparing a case. Our lawyers are highly experienced in this area and are here to use their skills to help you and your family.
The Hastings Law Firm is made up of dedicated attorneys advocating on behalf of those who have suffered as a result of medical negligence across Texas. If you believe that you or a family member has suffered harm due to a lack of duty of care of a medical professional, we strongly recommend that contact our dedicated attorneys without delay to discuss your legal options. We will provide you with an initial complimentary appointment to analyze your case and the options you have going forward.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
Being told that you have a life-altering disease is difficult news to receive. This is made far worse if you discover that your doctor should have diagnosed the symptoms a lot sooner when your care could have been far less costly and intrusive. Unfortunately, medical professionals do not notice vital symptoms of illness on a frequent basis but conceal these errors by falsely stating that the diagnosis is valid. If you have suffered as a result of a medical professional failing to discover your illness, our attorneys are here to ensure they are held responsible.
Missing a Diagnosis is a Severe and Not Unusual Mistake and Our Attorneys Will Ensure Your Doctor Is Held to Account. For over 15 years, Tommy Hastings of Hastings Law Firm has helped many clients who have suffered due to negligence bring an action against the responsible parties. Together with his dedicated team, he has secured millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. This impressive record of success proves his compassion for all those he represents. This is further evidenced by his reputation as one of the best medical negligence attorneys in Texas.
You will discover that our office is a warm and welcoming place. Our entire team develops a connection with you and the distress your family has suffered. We find that by thinking this way, we are wholly invested in fighting hard to ensure you obtain the successful outcome you deserve.
Our team will work to Discover How and Why the Bad Diagnosis Happened. Medical practitioners are trained to make a diagnosis by ordering tests, reviewing symptoms, and researching to understand what is wrong with you. However, if your doctor fails in their duty of care to make the correct diagnosis; your life may be in jeopardy. Most frequently, the error is a result of miscommunication between medical professionals, including those in charge of testing you. For example, your GP may not be aware of a discovery made by your radiologist or a lab test may show results that are not noticed by the lab worker.
Some other frequent errors are:
Failure to order any tests
Failure to act on a patient’s complaints
Failure to screen regularly for certain conditions — especially in high-risk patients
Failure to recognize symptoms
Misdiagnosis
Treating the wrong disease
Delaying referral to a specialist
Our skilled attorneys are experts in the area of medical malpractice and are able to discover mistakes and ensure that the responsible party is held to account for their error. Our firm has managed to knock down many of the defenses thrown up by the medical community to try and avoid liability. We aim to stop others from suffering as you have by holding the responsible parties accountable and securing the highest possible compensation on your behalf.
Our Experienced Lawyers Will Seek Justice for the Negligent Diagnosis of Your Illness. The Hasting Law Firm attorneys are dedicated to representing victims of medical negligence throughout Texas. If you believe that you or a family member has suffered injuries or loss of life due to a lack of duty of care by your medical professional, we strongly recommend that you contact our experienced attorneys immediately. We will provide you with a free initial appointment to discuss your legal rights and your potential lawsuit.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
While 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 bacteria and viruses that can lead to infection. Even though hospital staff tries to safeguard against infection, it is not unusual that a sick person becomes more ill during their hospital stay after obtaining a hospital-borne illness.
Our Houston Attorneys Can Assist If You Have Developed an Infection during Your Hospital Stay.
Tommy Hastings of Hastings Law Firm is a board-certified personal injury attorney committed to assisting those who have suffered as a result of medical negligence throughout Texas. Together with his team, he has secured millions of dollars for clients through successful trials and negotiations and ensured that the responsible parties are held to account for their negligent actions. Tommy has an impressive career history spanning more than 15 years.
Medical centers should be clean and hygienic areas. Sadly, this is often not the case. A report by The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that per year, almost 2 million Americans contract an infection during their hospital stay resulting in an increase in almost $45 billion in medical expenses.
Infections that can be contracted in medical centers include:
Norovirus
Bacterial infections
Influenza (flu)
Bloodstream infections
Pneumonia
Clostridium difficile (C-diff)
Surgical site infections
Often medical professionals do not identify that a patient has contracted an infection in time. This gives the infection time to become worse, often after the person has been discharged from the hospital. This leaves the person undergoing medical care for health issues that should not have occurred.
We have expert witnesses who will analyze your circumstances and promptly determine how an error was made. We seek the highest compensation from the responsible parties and the relevant insurance providers.
Our Lawyers Hold Medical Establishments Responsible For Preventable Infections. At The Hastings Law Firm, we are experienced in the area of medical negligence cases across Texas. We assist victims of malpractice who have suffered a trauma due to a lack of a duty of care by medical professionals. If you believe that you or a family member has sustained an injury or death as a result of medical malpractice, we strongly recommend that you call our office without delay. We will initially provide you with a free and private consultation to help you with your potential lawsuit and ensure you are aware of all your options.
Hastings Law Firm, Medical Malpractice Lawyers
2200 North Loop W #118
Houston, TX 77018
346-245-5495
https://www.hastingsfirm.com
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