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This week marks the fifth anniversary of a Texas criminal court sentencing Dallas neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch to life in prison. The notorious doctor, who botched surgeries that left 30 patients injured or dead, became known as “Dr. Death.” Because of a general failure in the manner in which the Texas Medical Board oversaw the work of doctors in the Lone Star State, Duntsch was able to move from one Dallas medical center after another, racking up injured and dead surgical…

If you’ve lost a family member as the result of what you believe to be medical malpractice, you undoubtedly have many questions and concerns. One question you may have is whether or not an autopsy is necessary to pursue a medical malpractice claim? As is the case with many legal considerations, the answer to the question of whether you need to obtain an autopsy does not elicit a strictly black and white answer. Overview of a Medical Malpractice Claim A…

Doan Law Firm Fresno Car Accident Lawyer Hotline: (800) 349-0000 A truly catastrophic car accident occurred early Saturday morning, February 5, 2022, outside Fresno, California. The wreck resulted in five deaths and critical injuries to two other individuals. The fatal automobile accident occurred when a 2016 Hyundai Accent crossed the yellow line on Millerton Road near Marina Drive. Upon crossing the roadway dividing line, the Hyundai collided head-on with a 2003 Honda Accord. The deadly collision occurred just west of…

A fire broke out at a fertilizer factory in Winston-Salem this week that had the potential for truly catastrophic consequences. In fact, during the early stares of the Winston-Salem fertilizer factory fire, officials were concerned that the blaze could result in one of the largest explosions in U.S. history. The Weaver Fertilizer Plant was the site of a tremendous amount of a highly combustible and hazardous chemical known as ammonium nitrate. While the ammonium nitrate at the site of the…

If you believe that you are the victim of medical malpractice, you may wonder what steps you need to take to document what has happened to you. There are some things you need to do in the aftermath of what you believe is an incident of medical negligence. These generally are steps that you need to take as soon as possible, directly after you believe you’ve become the victim of medical malpractice. Obtain medical records Gather insurance information Organize medical…