{"id":3799,"date":"2026-03-17T16:45:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/?page_id=3799"},"modified":"2026-03-17T19:48:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:48:34","slug":"pediatric-malpractice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/es\/san-antonio-medical-malpractice-lawyers\/pediatric-malpractice\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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San Antonio Pediatric Malpractice Attorney<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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San Antonio Pediatric Malpractice Lawyer Serving Texas Hill Country<\/h2>

The San Antonio pediatric malpractice attorney team at<\/span> Janicek Law<\/span><\/a> brings more than 35 years of experience representing families across Bexar County who are affected by medical negligence involving infants, children, and adolescents. We represent less than 2% of<\/span> Texas attorneys with personal injury board certification<\/span><\/a>. Our San Antonio pediatric malpractice lawyers navigate complex birth injuries, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and catastrophic pediatric malpractice claims with the skill and resources required to stand up to hospitals and insurance companies. If your family wants to take legal action for pediatric medical malpractice in Bexar County, we handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. This means clients don’t pay anything unless we recover compensation on their behalf.<\/span><\/p>

To schedule a free consultation, call 210-366-4949<\/a> or use our<\/span> contact form<\/span><\/a> today.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Failure to Diagnose and Misdiagnosis: the # 1 Cause of Pediatric Malpractice Claims in Texas<\/h2>

When a child is sick, parents trust doctors to get it right. But diagnostic errors are the leading driver of pediatric malpractice claims in Texas. If a child’s injury resulted from a missed or delayed diagnosis,<\/span> San Antonio misdiagnosis claims assistance<\/span><\/a> is available from attorneys who understand both the medicine and the law.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bacterial meningitis is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in pediatric medicine. Its early symptoms \u2014 fever, headache, stiff neck \u2014 closely mimic the flu, causing physicians to send children home without the spinal tap needed for an accurate diagnosis. Bacterial meningitis demands emergency antibiotics. Every hour of delay increases the risk of permanent brain injury, hearing loss, and death.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 27% of infant appendicitis cases are misdiagnosed, frequently attributed to a UTI or pelvic inflammatory disease. When appendicitis is missed, the appendix ruptures, triggering life-threatening sepsis and abdominal abscesses that require far more invasive treatment than a straightforward appendectomy.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Critical congenital heart disease can go undetected when newborn screening protocols are skipped or ignored. Cyanotic episodes \u2014 where a baby turns blue \u2014 may be dismissed or undertreated. Early detection through proper screening is essential; a missed diagnosis can result in cardiac arrest or irreversible organ damage.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Roughly 25% of children with Type 1 diabetes are not properly diagnosed at first presentation. Classic symptoms like excessive urination, increased thirst, and unexplained weight loss are often attributed to the flu or gastroenteritis. In toddlers, doctors may diagnose pneumonia, asthma, or bronchiolitis instead. The result: DKA is present in 30% of new-onset Type 1 diabetes cases, and between 15\u201370% of newly diagnosed children first present in DKA. Diabetic ketoacidosis is the leading cause of death in children with Type 1 diabetes \u2014 and it is largely preventable with timely diagnosis.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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DDH is the most common congenital abnormality, occurring in 1\u20131.5 per 1,000 births. The Barlow and Ortolani tests performed at newborn exams are frequently missed or improperly performed, and failures to refer for confirmatory ultrasound are common. When caught early, DDH is treatable with a Pavlik harness, a non-surgical option. Diagnosed late, a child may require major surgery, hip replacement, and face a lifetime of arthritis.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Intussusception is the most common abdominal emergency in children under two, yet it is routinely misdiagnosed as viral gastroenteritis. The classic “red currant jelly” stool is a late sign \u2014 by the time it appears, bowel necrosis, perforation, sepsis, and death become real risks. Malrotation with midgut volvulus is similarly dangerous; bilious vomiting in an infant is a surgical emergency. Inguinal hernias in premature infants can become incarcerated, leading to bowel strangulation if not treated promptly.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common Examples of Pediatric Infections Misdiagnosed as Viruses in Texas Hospitals<\/h2>

Missed Sepsis in Children<\/h3>

Early sepsis symptoms, such as fever, lethargy, and body aches, can mimic a routine viral illness. But sepsis requires immediate antibiotics, and each hour of delay measurably increases mortality. Survivors often face amputations, organ damage, and lasting cognitive deficits. If your family needs<\/span> San Antonio sepsis claims representation<\/span><\/a>, an experienced child malpractice attorney can evaluate whether delayed treatment constituted negligence.<\/span><\/p>

Pediatric Pneumonia Misdiagnosis<\/h3>

Clinical diagnosis in pediatric ERs carries only a 64% sensitivity rate. Untreated pneumonia can progress to respiratory failure, lung abscess, and sepsis.<\/span><\/p>

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children<\/h3>

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Spinal Infections and Osteomyelitis in Children<\/h3>

These rare but devastating conditions mimic growing pains. Delays in diagnosis cause permanent bone and joint destruction.<\/span><\/p>

Brain Infections: Encephalitis and Brain Abscesses<\/h3>

Brain infections are often attributed to behavioral changes or migraines. Without timely treatment, permanent neurological damage follows.<\/span><\/p>

San Antonio Pediatric Medication Error Claims<\/h2>

Children face three times the medication error rate<\/span><\/a> of adults in hospital settings. Bexar County pediatric malpractice lawsuits for administering the wrong medication or medication errors often involve:<\/span><\/p>