Archive for May, 2015
When Can a Medical Expert Help Your Malpractice Claim?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, May 28, 2015. The field of medicine is complicated, and most medical malpractice claims will include testimony from an expert witness. The issues that come up during the claim process are typically too complex for people who are not medical experts to understand, and the stakes are high for both the doctor and the claimant. Most malpractice lawyers are familiar with the legal processes and will be able to recommend medical experts to their clients. The two professionals will then work together to build a compelling case. If you are considering filing a medical malpractice claim, it…
Read MoreStudy shows real reason for erroneous antibiotic treatment
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Antibiotics are a powerful weapon against infections and are often the last line of defense against a patient’s death. Yet, their misuse can cause more harm than good. That’s why it’s critically important to make sure patients receive the right dosage of the right medicine. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America released a definitive study recently that shows the top culprit for antibiotics being prescribed unnecessarily: misdiagnoses. In the study, 500 patients who were prescribed antibiotics were observed. Out of this sample group, only about 60 percent of them absolutely needed these drugs. The rest…
Read MoreWhat is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Friday, May 22, 2015. When a pregnant woman eats, drinks or intakes anything into her body, chances are it will end up being part of the fetus’ diet. As such, expectant mothers are told not to consume alcohol or foods that could be potentially dangerous to an unborn child, like sushi. Their prescriptions are also heavily regulated in order to protect the child. But, one way or another, addictive substances sometimes get to the fetus, causing issues. When a child is born with an addiction to substances, they can often experience a condition known as neonatal abstinence syndrome, or NAS….
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