Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Texas

My son now 12 was 10 at the time he was overdosed by a Pharmacy...They are wanting to settle with me,but stated a judge has to sign off on the settlement..Is this what they have to really do in Texas?


Asked on 6/18/10, 12:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Parker Polan Briggle & Polan, PLLC

It is true that a judge must approve a minors settlement. However, you shouldn't settle without talking to a lawyer first. I'd be glad to talk to you about this.

Parker Polan

512.751.0680

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Answered on 6/18/10, 3:08 pm
Ken Gober (Austin TX) Lee, Gober & Reyna

You should speak with a lawyer on this case.

Our firm handles this type of case.

Call me on my cell phone 214-356-3615 so that we can speak. The consultation is alwas free and we only charge on a contingency.

We can agree to base our contingency where we dont get paid unless you recover more than you have already been offered.

Good Luck!

Kenneth Gober

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Answered on 6/18/10, 3:09 pm
Jason Kipness Kipness Law Firm

I am sorry to hear about this incident with your child

A court must approve any settlement for a person under the age of 18.

DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT A LAWYER

You should not give a statement, give access to your child's medical information or sign any insurance company forms without speaking to a lawyer.

The insurance company is not your friend and is not concerned with your child's injuries and pain.

Their goal is to make $ by paying as little as possible on the claim. They will frustrate by you by delaying payment, giving you a low offer, or denying claim hoping you will get mad and go away.

I should know because I worked as a lawyer for malpractice insurance companies for 10 years.

I would be more than happy to talk with you about the accident. I can be reached at (214) 800-3454 and my office is in Dallas.

Please visit http://www.kiplawfirm.com for free information about malpractice claims. You can also send a confidential e-mail at this site.

Finnally, please watch the following video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW3_WoeeMg8

Sincerely,

Jason

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Answered on 6/19/10, 9:02 am


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