Archive for August, 2015
What are some of the most common surgical errors?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Surgical Errors on Thursday, August 27, 2015. When you enter into the operating room, you put your life in the hands of a group of professionals in the hopes that they will work accurately. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and surgical errors happen all too frequently in Louisiana. Vigilance and skilled individuals are key to preventing surgical errors and more processes are being developed to diminish their frequency of occurrence. There are steps taken to prevent costly mistakes, such as charts, counting and individual responsibility, but negligent operating room staff do fall through the cracks. Staff who fail to prevent surgical…
Read MoreMothers are affected by birth injuries, too
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, August 20, 2015. After giving birth, many women in Louisiana suffer from injuries they received during the birthing process. These include both mental and physical injuries and can have a substantial impact on the woman’s life. She can be left to feel a range of physical and emotional anguishes. Some birth injuries are the result of medical malpractice. As such, the professionals who were in charge of her care may be held liable for birth injuries she received. It is important to recognize when you have been subject to negligence so that you can receive proper compensation for your…
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3 Categories of Medical Malpractice Damages
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, August 17, 2015. Medical malpractice is a complicated legal area, and claims can be difficult to prove. Once you have worked through the logistics of establishing negligence and tying that negligence to a specific injury, your next concern will likely be which damages you may be able to claim. This is where a medical malpractice attorney can help. At The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, we handle a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including birth and spinal injuries. Mr. Bowling can look through the circumstances of your case and guide you through the claims process. We can…
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