Archive for October, 2015
Study finds errors in almost half of all surgeries
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Surgical Errors on Friday, October 30, 2015. Researchers recently conducted a new study about how often medication errors happen during surgery. The results were alarming. According to the study, mistakes occurred in almost half of all the surgeries. The study, which was led by Massachusetts General Hospital, was intended to analyze the risk of medication errors during surgery. Researchers looked at 277 separate surgical procedures. Out of those 277 surgeries, 124 of them involved a medication error or an adverse drug event. In other words, mistakes were made in nearly one out of every two procedures. The types of mistakes varied. They included…
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New Orleans Medical Malpractice Lawyer Defines 4 Phrases All Plaintiffs Should Know
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, October 26, 2015. Medical malpractice claims are complex matters that involve multiple parties, including physicians, plaintiffs, lawyers and insurance companies. As such, these cases feature complicated legalese, that confuse most patients. Because physician mistakes can cause serious injuries and permanent disabilities, patients often face exorbitant medical costs, and they may not be able to return to work. With their financial security on the line, many patients feel overwhelmingly stressed, which can actually hinder physical recovery. For this reason, the guidance and support of an experienced medical malpractice attorney may prove invaluable. If you were injured due to…
Read MoreIs there a limit on medical malpractice damages?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Yes. Most states place a cap on the amount of damages that a plaintiff can receive in a medical malpractice case. Louisiana is no exception. Under Louisiana law, the total amount of damages in a medical malpractice case cannot exceed $500,000. What exactly are damages? Damages is a legal term that refers to a sum of money awarded to a person as compensation for an injury or loss. In the area of medical malpractice, there are two general types of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are designed to compensate a patient for specific costs he…
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