07 February

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Is a Prescription Error At an Elderly Facility Considered Nursing Home Abuse in Texas?

When a nursing home fails to provide the correct medication or dosage, it is not merely an oversight; it can be a harmful breach of the trust and duty of care owed to the elderly and vulnerable. You trust an elderly facility and its trained staff to protect you and your family members, including the handling of all prescription medications. When this trust is breached, you may be entitled to sue for damages. At Hodges & Foty, LLP, our prescription error lawyers are deeply committed to championing the rights of those impacted by negligence and misconduct in the healthcare sector, particularly...

07 February

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What Are Signs of a Prescription Error?

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When you visit your pharmacy to pick up a prescription, you trust these medical professionals to ensure your safety and well being. Unfortunately, mistakes happen, and when a patient receives the incorrect prescription or incorrect dosage, serious harm can occur. If you believe you were given the wrong prescription, there are several signs to look for to confirm your suspicions. At Hodges & Foty, LLP, our knowledgeable Texas prescription error lawyers have years of experience helping clients who have suffered due to a prescription error. We are proud to represent the rights of those wronged by pharmacy malpractice and will provide...

06 February

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What is a Medication Error and How Can it Affect You?

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Medication errors impact patient safety and well-being. At Hodges & Foty, LLP, we specialize in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, highlighting the seriousness of these errors. Medication errors can occur in various forms, such as incorrect prescriptions, dosage mistakes, or administration of the wrong drug. This often leads to severe consequences, including injuries or even fatalities. Victims of medication errors may also face a complex recovery process. With our extensive experience in medical and pharmaceutical malpractice, A prescription error lawyer from Hodges & Foty, LLP offers valuable knowledge in navigating these challenging situations and advocating for the rights and recovery...

05 February

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Can An Assistant Manager Collect Overtime Pay in Texas?

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Navigating the nuances of overtime eligibility for assistant managers in Texas is a critical topic for both employees and employers. Failing to appropriately compensate non-exempt employees for overtime is a violation of Federal wage and hour laws. If you believe you have fallen victim to not being paid the overtime wages you are entitled, a dedicated overtime lawyer from Hodges & Foty, LLP is here to help. With years of experience and documented successes, we are prepared to review your case and see how we can best assist you. To schedule a free consultation today please call our office at (713)...

02 February

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What to Know About Exit Searches After Clocking Out in Texas

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in Overtime & Unpaid Wages

Every task an employee performs for their employer should contribute to their compensable hours. This includes activities often overlooked, such as work done before clocking in, after clocking out, traveling between locations on the clock, training sessions, and mandatory exit searches. Depending on your place of employment, exit searches can serve many different purposes, but are mostly meant as a mandatory precautionary measure to protect information or goods. Failure to pay you accordingly may lead to violations of overtime regulations, as employees in such scenarios are entitled to appropriate wages for their additional time. If you believe your hours are being...

02 February

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What Are the Different Ways Pharmacists Can Commit Errors?

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Whether your medication needs are long-term or short-term, pharmaceutical drugs can provide health benefits or treat ailments, such as sickness or injury. While the benefits of modern medicine are plentiful, if a pharmacist is negligent, the result can be severe and lead to injury or even death in serious cases. If you believe that your pharmacist’s negligence caused them to commit an error that led to your harm, you have the right to pursue justice by filing a pharmacy error claim with the help of one of our experienced pharmacy error lawyers. Hodges & Foty, LLP is a Texas law firm...

30 January

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What Should You Do if You Suspect You Were Given the Wrong Medicine From a Pharmacy?

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Individuals put a great deal of trust in healthcare professionals when it comes to prescribing medications that will help them better deal with pain, illness, and disease management. Unfortunately, medical negligence is all too common, and there are many cases where a patient suffers harm as a result of being given the wrong medicine. If you suspect you have been given the wrong medicine at your pharmacy and have suffered negative side effects or other injuries as a result, there are several steps you can take to get justice and hold the liable party responsible. Hodges & Foty, LLP is a...

26 January

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What Happens If One Medication Has a Negative Reaction With Another Medication I Am Taking?

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When prescribed properly, medication can boost a person's health or help them feel better from a sickness or other ailment. However, there are situations that may arise when a person is taking two or more medications that have a negative reaction to each other, and instead of making someone feel better, they may not work at all or even make them feel worse. Hodges & Foty, LLP is a law firm in Texas helping clients who have suffered due to a prescription error. We understand the trust that our clients place a high level of trust in the ability of medical...

14 December

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Are Overworked Pharmacists Putting Your Health At Risk?

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In recent weeks, a significant development has unfolded across America, known as "Pharmageddon 2023." Pharmacists from major chains, such as CVS and Walgreens, have organized walkouts, signaling a crisis in the healthcare sector. Their protest is not for higher wages, but a desperate plea for better working conditions, crucial for maintaining the high standards of patient care and safety. Overburdened with excessive workloads, these pharmacists warn that the current state of affairs is unsustainable and poses a serious risk to public health. Medication errors, which can range from minor to potentially fatal, have become a growing concern under these strained conditions. Amidst...

05 December

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Are Nurses Entitled to Additional Pay If They Are Forced to Work Through Meal Breaks?

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In the demanding healthcare world, nurses often work tirelessly through meal breaks and extended shifts. These scenarios not only affect their well-being, but they also raise critical questions about fair compensation. If you are a nurse who has routinely worked through meal periods and was “clocked out” during those meal periods,, it is essential to understand your rights and explore how legal action can ensure you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve for these hours. Your dedication should not go uncompensated. The employment lawyers at Hodges & Foty, LLP, have extensive experience managing compensation-related cases. If you want to receive fair...

Is a Prescription Error At an Elderly Facility Considered Nursing Home Abuse in Texas?

What Are Signs of a Prescription Error?

What is a Medication Error and How Can it Affect You?

Can An Assistant Manager Collect Overtime Pay in Texas?

What to Know About Exit Searches After Clocking Out in Texas

What Are the Different Ways Pharmacists Can Commit Errors?

What Should You Do if You Suspect You Were Given the Wrong Medicine From a Pharmacy?

What Happens If One Medication Has a Negative Reaction With Another Medication I Am Taking?

Are Overworked Pharmacists Putting Your Health At Risk?

Are Nurses Entitled to Additional Pay If They Are Forced to Work Through Meal Breaks?

4 Signs You May Not Be Receiving Proper Compensation

5 Most Common Types of Pharmacy Malpractice

A Step-by-Step Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims for Patients

Are Nurses Entitled to Additional Pay If They Are Forced to Work Through Meal Breaks?

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