Recent News Reports of Negligent Care in Texas VA Hospitals Showcase the Eberstein & Witherite Law Firm’s Involvement in Assisting Victims to Get Just Compensation
Recent reports from Dallas news stations have shed light on the alleged poor conditions and sub-standard quality of care veterans have received from VA hospitals throughout Texas. In one investigation Amy Witherite of the Dallas based Eberstein & Witherite a leading Dallas Injury Attorney firm acknowledges her involvement in assisting Texas veterans with claims of medical malpractice and negligence against these VA hospitals.
A Need for Improvement in the Quality of Care - Allegations of neglect and malpractice have been the center of major investigations into the practices of Texas VA hospitals. Many patients have expressed disappointment with the quality of care they receive, and others feel that certain treatments have even endangered their lives. Attorney Amy Witherite currently represents several veteran clients, who wish to challenge VA hospitals and insist on better treatment for veterans who need assistance. With regard to legal issues and compensation limits in Texas Witherite says “these guys that have served our country, and gone through hell and high water for all of us, are completely devalued by both the system and by any lawsuit recovery also telling them they’re not worth that much.”
One patient claims that he was misdiagnosed on several occasions by VA hospitals, which caused his condition to become terminal. Another victim states that her father was provided surgery for a progressing tumor after first being misdiagnosed, but the prolonged waiting period to receive medical assistance ultimately resulted in his death. A 2005 report from the Inspector General ranked the Dallas VA Medical Center the worst of its kind in the country.
Eberstein & Witherite - Eberstein & Witherite, LLC is a Dallas-based law firm that specializes in personal injury. The firm has over 40 years of experience in assisting injured clients in the state of Texas. The practice, which includes a bi-lingual staff, places significant emphasis on being client-driven.
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