Practice Area

Medical Malpractice

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Situation — How This Comes Up

A doctor’s mistake made my condition worse instead of better.

What You Need to Know First

Medical malpractice in Texas has procedural requirements that do not exist in other civil cases. An expert report must be served within 120 days or the case is dismissed by operation of law.

Full Analysis

Texas medical malpractice claims require an expert report within 120 days of filing. Missing this deadline results in automatic dismissal. The statute of limitations is two years.

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