DFW Medical Malpractice Attorney — When the People Who Were Supposed to Help You Made Things Worse
You trusted a doctor, hospital, or medical professional with your health — and they failed you. Medical malpractice is one of the most serious and complex areas of personal injury law in Texas. When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes serious injury, permanent harm, or death, you deserve an attorney who will fight relentlessly to hold them accountable. RTM PLLC represents medical malpractice victims throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and pursues full compensation for every way that negligence has affected your life.
What Is Medical Malpractice in Texas?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care in their field — and that failure causes a patient serious harm. The standard of care is what a reasonably competent healthcare provider in the same specialty would have done under the same circumstances. A bad outcome alone is not malpractice. But when a provider’s negligence — their failure to do what they should have done — causes harm that would not have otherwise occurred, that is malpractice and RTM PLLC will pursue it.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice RTM PLLC Handles in DFW
- Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose — including missed cancer, heart attack, stroke, and infection diagnoses
- Delayed diagnosis that allowed a condition to worsen when earlier treatment would have prevented harm
- Surgical errors — wrong site surgery, leaving instruments inside patients, and unnecessary procedures
- Anesthesia errors causing brain injury, awareness during surgery, or death
- Medication errors — wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong patient, and dangerous drug interactions
- Birth injuries — including cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and oxygen deprivation injuries to newborns
- Emergency room errors and failure to treat
- Hospital negligence — infections, falls, and inadequate monitoring
- Nursing home negligence and abuse causing serious injury
- Failure to obtain informed consent before a procedure
- Radiology errors — misread imaging leading to missed diagnoses
Important Texas Medical Malpractice Requirements You Need to Know
Two year statute of limitations — you generally have two years from the date the malpractice occurred or was discovered to file suit under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §74.251
Expert report requirement — within 120 days of filing suit you must serve an expert report from a qualified medical expert supporting your claim or the case is dismissed
Pre-suit notice — Texas law requires 60 days written notice to each healthcare provider before filing suit giving them time to evaluate and potentially resolve the claim
Damage caps — Texas law places caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases which makes it critical to have an attorney who maximizes every element of your recoverable damages
Why Medical Malpractice Cases Are Difficult — And Why RTM PLLC Is Ready
Medical malpractice cases are among the most aggressively defended claims in Texas. Hospitals and healthcare providers carry powerful insurance coverage and their insurers deploy experienced defense teams immediately. They have medical experts ready to testify that everything was done correctly. RTM PLLC works with qualified independent medical experts who review your records, identify where the standard of care was breached, and provide the expert testimony needed to prove your case. We build medical malpractice cases methodically and fight them without backing down.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice in Texas?
- Physicians and surgeons
- Hospitals and health systems
- Emergency room doctors and staff
- Nurses and nursing staff
- Anesthesiologists and CRNAs
- Radiologists and pathologists
- Pharmacists and pharmacy chains
- Nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- Urgent care centers and clinics
- Obstetricians and labor and delivery teams
- Specialists who failed to properly diagnose or treat a referred patient
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Texas Medical Malpractice Case?
- All past and future medical expenses caused by the malpractice including corrective treatment and ongoing care
- Lost wages for all time missed from work
- Loss of future earning capacity if the malpractice caused permanent disability
- Physical pain and suffering — subject to Texas damage caps for non-economic damages
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Physical impairment and disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages for surviving family members when malpractice causes death
- Exemplary damages in cases of gross negligence by a healthcare provider
⚠️ Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case? Signs That Something May Have Gone Wrong.
- Your condition significantly worsened after a procedure or treatment that was supposed to help
- A doctor dismissed your symptoms and you were later diagnosed with a serious condition
- You were not told about risks of a procedure that you would have declined had you known
- You received the wrong medication or dosage and suffered serious side effects
- Your newborn suffered a birth injury during labor and delivery
- A loved one died unexpectedly during or after a routine medical procedure
- You were discharged too early and had to return to the emergency room in serious condition
- A second opinion revealed that your diagnosis or treatment was incorrect
Frequently Asked Questions — Texas Medical Malpractice Claims
How do I know if what happened to me is actually medical malpractice? Not every bad medical outcome is malpractice — medicine involves risk and not every complication means someone did something wrong. The key question is whether the provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and whether that failure caused your harm. RTM PLLC works with medical experts to evaluate your records and give you an honest answer about whether you have a viable malpractice claim — at no cost to you.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Texas? Generally two years from the date of the malpractice or the date you discovered it under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §74.251. There are very limited exceptions. Medical malpractice deadlines are strictly enforced in Texas — contact RTM PLLC as soon as you suspect malpractice may have occurred.
Can I get my medical records to find out what happened? Yes. As a patient you have the right to request your complete medical records from any healthcare provider in Texas. RTM PLLC obtains and analyzes your full medical records as part of every malpractice case evaluation — identifying exactly where the standard of care was breached and what evidence supports your claim.
What if my loved one died due to medical malpractice in Texas? You may have a wrongful death claim under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.001. Surviving spouses, children, and parents of the deceased may be entitled to compensation for their loss. RTM PLLC handles medical malpractice wrongful death cases throughout DFW with the sensitivity and aggression these devastating cases demand.
Harmed by Medical Negligence in DFW? RTM PLLC Holds Healthcare Providers Accountable.
Medical malpractice cases are complex, time-sensitive, and aggressively defended. You need an attorney who is ready to fight at the same level as the hospital’s legal team. RTM PLLC is that attorney. Call us today at (254) 421-4442 for a free confidential consultation. No fee unless we win.