Medical Malpractice
Birth injury
At Simmons Dallas, PLLC, we know the impact an injury at birth can have on you and your child’s future. If your child suffered a birth injury, we will stand by your side to help you investigate and determine the extent of the claim. We can also help you secure damages to cover expenses such as:
Past and future medical expenses
Rehabilitation and special education costs
Modifications to your home to accommodate a disability
Lost future earnings and wages
Damages for pain and suffering
These cases can be complex and require knowledge of medical procedures and practices. For this reason, we often work with medical experts to understand the full extent of our clients’ injuries and to help prove that the medical professional was negligent before, during or after the birth. In addition, our staff includes a physician, and two registered nurses that assist on these cases.
Common types of
birth injuries
At our firm, we handle all types of birth injuries, including those involving:
Brain injuries, including cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
Hypoxia and asphyxia
Shoulder dystocia, brachial palsy and other forms of nerve damage
Broken and fractured bones
Paralysis
Death
Whether your child suffered one of these injuries or a similar injury as a result of medical negligence, we can help. Our lawyers will work with you to ensure that you understand your legal options, get answers to your questions, and feel confident in the decisions you make about your case moving forward.
Failure to treat
The failure to treat or diagnose a serious condition can have dire consequences. It can lead to further injuries due to the lack of appropriate care. In some tragic cases, it can also lead to a shortened life or the loss of a life.
Doctors and medical professionals have a duty to their patients. When they act negligently and that negligence results in injury, we help our clients hold them accountable. At Simmons Dallas, PLLC, we are committed to providing compassionate guidance and skilled representation to our injured clients.
Our lawyers and staff help clients who have suffered all types of injuries resulting from the failure to provide appropriate treatment. This includes:
Heart conditions and heart attacks
Strokes and aneurysms
Disabilities
Brain injuries
Back injuries
Chronic pain
Those are just a handful of the types of injuries and conditions that can result from medical negligence. Whether you have developed new symptoms or your condition has been exacerbated as a result of medical malpractice, we can help you pursue compensation for your injuries.
These cases can be complex, and require expert-level knowledge of current medical practices and procedures. For this reason, our staff includes a physician and two registered nurses who assist us as we work with leading experts to build our client’s cases. Over our 40 years of medical malpractice experience, we have built an excellent team of attorneys with extensive knowledge in the healthcare litigation arena.
Medication errors
We rely on our doctors, pharmacists and anesthesiologists to provide us with the correct medication. An error or mistake in the medication can have serious consequences. You may have unforeseen and serious side effects and your original illness may go untreated.
At Simmons Dallas, PLLC, we represent clients who have been injured as a result of medication errors. This includes:
Incorrect dosages: If you receive too much of a medication, you could overdose and have a lasting side effect. If you receive too little, your condition could worsen. We help those who have suffered injuries due to any type of dosage error.
Incorrect medications: When you receive the wrong medication, you can have two injuries: side effects from the medication you take and injuries caused by the lack of treatment for your actual illness.
Preventable drug interactions: Doctors and pharmacists must account for all of your medications, over the counter and prescribed. If these medications could have a negative effect when taken together, it could cause you serious injuries.
Incorrect directions: With every prescription, it is important that you receive explicit direction from your doctor and your pharmacist. This includes the frequency and amount of doses you need to take.
These types of mistakes and similar medication errors can have a serious impact on your health. Our attorneys are committed to helping you hold medical professionals accountable for their negligent actions that result in injuries.
Misdiagnosis
A misdiagnosis can lead to serious, life-changing injuries. Not only could you receive the wrong medication and treatment, but your real condition or illness will remain untreated. This can result in further, costly medical expenses, significant pain and lasting injuries.
If you believe you have been misdiagnosed, speak with an attorney as soon as possible about your case. A lawyer can help you understand your legal options and protect your rights. Additionally, there may be a limited time to file your claim. If you wait to contact a lawyer, you could lose out on those damages that can help you cover medical expenses, lost wages and provide you with compensation for your pain and suffering.
For more than 40 years, the attorneys at Simmons Dallas, PLLC, have provided clients with experienced representation in the area of medical malpractice and negligence, including claims involving misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. We have reviewed and handled thousands of medical malpractice claims. Turn to our firm for guidance at every step in the process.
Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your claim to determine how you were misdiagnosed and the full impact that misdiagnosis has had on your health. We examine medical records and work with leading experts to see if all proper tests and procedures were followed by your doctor.
Cancer and heart conditions are two of the most common conditions that are misdiagnosed by medical professionals. In both of these situations, a misdiagnosis can lead to prolonged illness or even wrongful death.
If you had a heart condition, cancer or other type of condition misdiagnosed by a medical professional, speak with an attorney
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Medical malpractice cases require experienced representation
A highly specialized area of litigation such as medical malpractice demands highly skilled attorneys to tackle its weighty issues and navigate the difficult terrain of litigation stemming from injuries received in the course of medical treatment. The constantly evolving practice of medicine demands that the attorneys practicing in this area continue to evolve in their practice as well.
Our medical malpractice litigators vigorously represent our clients in state and federal courts. Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience in medical litigation. We have worked diligently to develop an excellent reputation in this area and work together as a focused litigation team, which includes a physician and two registered nurses.
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We're your team when it comes to medical negligence cases of all sizes
Our attorneys and staff at Simmons Dallas, PLLC, have handled hundreds of medical malpractice cases over the past 25 years, including cases involving hospitals, physician negligence, dentists, nurse practitioners, and general nurses. We have handled cases involving a myriad of claims, including death and serious injuries caused by:
Failure of a medical professional to properly treat a condition
Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious condition
Negligent treatment during pregnancy or birth to the child or the mother
Incorrect dosage or incorrect medication given to a patient
Our attorneys are well-equipped to represent our clients in these complex cases. We have in-house medical consultants, our own database of medical professionals, and an extensive network of outside experts to assist us in our representations. We have represented clients in Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, involving litigation and healthcare business representation dealing with a broad spectrum of legal issues.
Personal Injury
Heber Simmons
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