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Birth Related Injuries in Texas are More Common Than You May Think According to the National Healthcare Quality Report, nearly 7 out of every 1,000 babies born in the United States suffer from a birth injury. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 378,000 babies are delivered in Texas each year, which equates to 2,646 birth…
Famed Corpus Christi Lawyer Kathy Snapka, Honored For Her Many Accomplishments TEX-ABOTA, the Texas Chapters of The American Board of Trial Advocates, honored Corpus native, Kathy Snapka with their 2021 “Trial Lawyer of the Year” award Saturday, October 30, 2021. The award is given to a practicing attorney who has been an excellent advocate of the 7th Amendment, who has…
Medical Mistake Claims Require Experienced Attorneys When dealing with a medical negligence case, it is important to hire a lawyer who specializes in this type of law. Medical negligence cases can be complex and challenging to navigate without the help of someone who has expertise in this area. Medical Negligence Attorneys have been practicing for many years and know what…
How to Find an Experience Medical Injury Attorney How do you find the best Medical Negligence Attorney? Medical malpractice or negligence is a serious issue, and you need to make sure that the person representing your case is qualified and experienced. Medical negligence can happen anywhere, from hospitals to clinics to private practices. Finding an attorney can be tough because…
What Medical Mistake Attorneys Do for Clients Medical negligence is a term that refers to the failure of health care professionals or institutions to provide an appropriate level of care for patients. Medical negligence can lead to serious consequences, including disability, brain damage, and even death. Medical negligence attorneys are experienced in identifying medical malpractice cases and providing representation when…
Defending the Rights of the Medically Injured A Medical Negligence Attorney is a lawyer who specializes in representing patients who negligent healthcare providers have injured. Medical malpractice cases are typically brought on behalf of patients whose injury or death resulted from the wrongdoing of a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, hospital, clinic, or pharmacist. Medical negligence lawsuits are…
Defending The Rights of Medical Injury Victims Medical negligence attorneys are the best option for those injured by a doctor or hospital due to substandard care. Medical mistakes can happen in any medical facility, but hospitals are especially susceptible because of the many patients they see each day. Medical negligence attorneys work with victims and their families, advocating for them…
A Good Attorney for a Medical Mistake Claim When medical negligence happens, you need medical malpractice attorneys who are experienced in these types of cases. You have to take the time to find an attorney that is good at negotiating medical liability claims and has a lot of experience with medical negligence law. Start by getting a few medical negligence…
Lawyers for Medical Injury Claims Medical negligence attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in medical malpractice law. If you have been injured due to medical negligence, you must contact a trustworthy medical negligence attorney as soon as possible before the statute of limitations expires. Fortunately, there are many medical negligence attorneys out there who are dedicated to helping those harmed…
Finding a Medical Injury Attorney in Your Area Medical negligence attorneys are medical professionals who represent patients in medical malpractice cases. If a medical professional injured you, an attorney could help you file the necessary paperwork to get compensation for your injuries. Here are some reasons why you should contact a medical negligence lawyer if you or someone close to…
Getting Help After a Medical Injury Medical negligence attorneys can help you when medical negligence has occurred and caused injury to you or a loved one. The medical community is made up of professionals who are dedicated to patient care, but mistakes happen, and sometimes these mistakes cause serious injuries. If this has happened to you or someone in your…
Finding the Right Medical Injury Attorney Medical negligence attorneys are medical law professionals who represent patients or injured parties in medical malpractice suits. Medical negligence is a medical error that leads to patient injury, disability, death, or loss of quality of life. If you have been the victim of medical mistakes and need an attorney to help you out with…
Have You Or A Loved One Suffered From Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Or Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Due To A Misdiagnosis Or Medical Negligence? The attorneys at The Snapka Law Firm have three decades of experience fighting for the rights of medical malpractice victims. Our firm recently secured a verdict in excess of $14,000,000 for a client who, after a routine bariatric surgery, suffered severe neurological…
Were You or a Loved One Diagnosed with Wernicke’s While Under Medical Care? When you or a loved one undergoes bariatric or weight loss surgery, you might be at risk of developing a disorder you didn’t even know exists. After surgery, many people are fine and go on to do well. Unfortunately, some people will go on to develop a…
Treatments for Wernicke’s Korsakoff Syndrome If the disease is caught soon enough, yes, Wernicke’s encephalopathy is reversible, but it is too often not diagnosed or treated in time for the affected person to experience the benefits of treatment. Wernicke’s encephalopathy is the acute phase of the far more damaging Wernicke’s Korsakoff syndrome. When Wernicke’s encephalopathy is caught in time, much…
Bariatric Surgery Patients are at Serious Risk for Wernicke’s Encephalopathy – Korsakoff Syndrome Most people cannot wait for the results of their bariatric surgery, but a number of them are not prepared for the memory loss and neurological problems that can arise afterward. While this disease is prevalent in people with alcoholism and well as people who are chronically malnourished,…
Know the Symptoms of Wernicke’s Korsakoff Syndrome Wernicke’s Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) a type of brain disorder with two separate conditions that can strike at the same time. These two disorders are Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome. Though Wernicke’s encephalopathy often presents first, Korsakoff syndrome usually follows closely behind. The symptoms of Wernicke’s Korsakoff Syndrome are brought on by the lack…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathryn Snapka 606 N. Carancahua Street Suite 1511 Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 361.888.7676 | dmoreno@www.snapkalaw.com https://www.snapkalaw.com/ The Snapka Law Firm Tops Texas Medical Negligence Verdicts For 2017 Failure to Treat Thiamine Deficiency Results in Record Medical Malpractice Verdict Corpus Christi, Texas – October 3rd, 2018 – A medical malpractice case involving a bariatric surgery patient who…
What Is A Morcellator Device? Morcellator devices recently made headlines when the Food and Drug Administration recommended that surgeons stop using these devices during the removal of the uterus or uterine fibroids. This news has left many people asking what these devices are and how they endanger patients. Surgical Use Morcellation is the process of cutting a tissue into small…
Product Liability is More Than a Buzz Word When you purchase something, whether it’s a car for your family, a toy for your child, or a necessary medical device, you assume that products will perform the way it is supposed to and that you will be safe while using it. When the product causes you harm that could have been…
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