Dallas Medical Malpractice Attorney
Dallas Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Few things are more personal than being hurt by someone you trusted to care for you. Our team understands how medical negligence affects not just the patient, but the people around them. Your Dallas personal injury attorney at Goff Law, PLLC is here to answer your questions. If you need guidance from a Dallas medical malpractice lawyer, contact us today to learn what your next steps might look like.
Medical Malpractice Can Be Notoriously Complex
When something goes wrong during medical treatment, it can feel impossible to know where things went off track. You might be left with questions about what should have happened and why no one stepped in. We look closely at what took place and help you understand whether the harm came from a medical decision, a system failure, or both.
Errors in Judgment May Be Considered Negligence
Sometimes the problem starts with one person making a poor call. That might mean missing a diagnosis, skipping steps, ignoring your symptoms, or sending you home when you were not stable. Our team reviews what was done, what was missed, and what should have happened instead. If a licensed provider failed to follow the standard of care, we build the case around what went wrong and how it could have been prevented.
When System Failures Contribute to Patient Harm
Other times, the harm comes from a breakdown in how the facility operates. A missed lab result, rushed discharge, or communication gap between departments can lead to serious consequences.These problems are rarely tied to a single moment. We examine staffing, communication, and internal processes to find out how the system contributed to the injury and what that means for your case.

Examples of Medical Mistakes That Can Lead to a Claim
Some injuries happen despite everyone’s best effort. Others are caused by mistakes that could have and should have, been avoided. Our team looks closely at the care you received and investigates whether something went wrong that should have been caught earlier. Here are some of the medical errors we often see in malpractice cases:
- Surgical mistakes that happen during the procedure or while closing, are often preventable. Two examples include wrong-site surgery and surgical tools left in your body cavity.
- Medication errors that involve incorrect dosages, allergies, or drug interactions. These can happen in hospitals, nursing homes, or pharmacies.
- Childbirth injuries that affect the baby, the mother, or both. Common cases involve delays in care or poor monitoring during labor.
- Delayed diagnoses that give a condition time to worsen. These claims often involve cancer, infections, or internal injuries.
- Anesthesia problems that cause brain damage, cardiac arrest, or death. These often stem from incorrect dosages or failure to monitor the patient.
- Poor charting or rushed handoffs between providers that can result in major oversights. These mistakes can lead to incorrect treatment or dangerous delays.
- Emergency room errors that include misreading scans, rushing decisions, or sending someone home too early. Fast-paced settings do not excuse unsafe care.
- Failure to review past medical history that may lead to wrong medications or missed diagnoses. These mistakes are preventable when systems and staff are doing their jobs.
Expert input is often needed to confirm whether a medical provider failed to meet the standard of care. We work with independent professionals who can review your treatment and help us understand what should have happened. Our goal is to find out whether the care met legal standards and, if not, to build a case around what went wrong.

Medical Malpractice Affects the Entire Family
When a medical mistake happens, the effects often reach far beyond the person who was hurt. You might find yourself helping with daily tasks, canceling plans, or stepping into a role you never expected. We know how heavy that can feel and we are here to support your family while we get answers.