Archive for November, 2015
Was I a Victim of Medical Malpractice? New Orleans Injury Lawyer Explains
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, November 30, 2015. If a health-care worker’s negligence causes an injury, worsens an existing condition or contributes to the death of your loved one, then you may have grounds for a claim. Winning these cases, however, is a legally complex procedure, but a medical malpractice lawyer can represent your inter ests. Hospitals are liable for the actions of their employees, but unlike nurses, medical technicians and paramedics, doctors are typically independent contractors. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, hospitals rarely employ doctors. If you were a victim of a health-care worker’s negligence in Louisiana, then a…
Read MoreCourts continue to find new malpractice law interpretations
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, November 30, 2015. Now more than ever, Louisiana medical malpractice cases that involve defendants who are not residents of this state have become commonplace. If, for example, you are harmed by an act of medical malpractice, the local physician is only one of the potential responsible parties you need to consider. That medical professional may have relied upon or acted in coordination with additional out-of-state parties, such as equipment providers or other vendors or even out-of-state specialists, all of who may have contributed to your avoidable injury. What this means is that if non-Louisiana parties become part of your…
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New Orleans Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Explains 5 Common Surgical Errors
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, November 20, 2015. Surgical mistakes are more common than most people want to believe. More mistakes occur during minor, frequently performed procedures than complicated surgeries. Medical negligence can have lifelong consequences, and many patients turn to a medical malpractice attorney to avoid insurmountable d ebt. There are approximately 4,000 new reports of surgical mistakes every year, as WebMD explains. They cost insurers more than $1.3 billion in medical malpractice settlements and judgments. If a surgeon’s negligence causes an injury or worsens an existing condition, then you may have valid grounds for a malpractice lawsuit. A New Orleans spinal cord…
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