Houston Lack of Informed Consent Lawyer

The medical system is set up such that, before a patient undergoes any kind of treatment procedure, the doctor explains very clearly what is going to happen, why the patient needs the treatment, and the potential risks involved.The patient then agrees to the procedure, which can happen verbally or in writing. The patient must make an informed decision about whether or not to receive a certain treatment.

The medical malpractice lawyers of Williams Kherkher understand that informed consent is an integral part of the medical process. For more information about our legal procedures, call us at 832-369-8296.

The Dangers of Lack of Informed Consent

If a patient is not sufficiently informed by the doctor, there can be serious complications. A patient may not agree to have a certain procedure if fully aware of the potential hazards or everything involved, but if the doctor does not explain exactly what will happen, they may not have the information to make a good decision. It is certainly a complicated situation when a patient was not well-informed and the procedure caused an injury.

Simply saying yes to a procedure or even signing a document does not constitute informed consent; the doctor must very clearly and fully make the patient aware of all aspects of the procedure before the patient can agree to it.

How We Can Help

At Williams Kherkher, we understand that lack of informed consent can cause serious problems and can be very painful. We work hard to make sure that our clients do not have to stress over the details of their case; we fight for them while they focus on returning to good health.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured by a medical procedure about which they were not fully informed, contact the Houston lack of informed consent lawyer of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 for a consultation.