Archive for December, 2015
What Damages Can I Recover after a Spinal Cord Injury? New Orleans Accident Lawyer Explains
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Back injuries are notoriously debilitating. In addition to the physical limitations and mental hardship, many victims face exorbitant medical bills. However, if you suffered a spinal cord injury due to another person’s negligence, then an accident lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation to pay for lost income, medical expenses and other damages. If the incident happened in Louisiana, then a New Orleans brain injury attorney from the The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm can evaluate your case to determine if filing a lawsuit would be in your best interests. Schedule a consultation today by…
Read MoreMedical malpractice needs both negligence and resulting damages
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, December 28, 2015. The implantation of medical devices even by experienced physicians can sometimes result in disastrous results if all proper protocol are not followed. Furthermore, the failure to diagnose a related heart condition may be evidence of medical malpractice, both in Louisiana and throughout the country. It is always necessary, in any event, for the alleged negligence to be the legal cause of the patient’s ensuing complaints. In one recent case in another jurisdiction, a former patient has sued the cardiac surgeon who implanted a pacemaker while allegedly failing to find a large pericardial effusion. The doctor has…
Read MoreMedical malpractice can involve liability to third parties
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Is it medical malpractice for doctors at a hospital to fail to warn a patient that pain killers administered to her might impair her ability to drive? The highest court in one state has ruled that it is medical malpractice, and that a lawsuit filed by an accident victim must be allowed to go forward against the hospital and the doctors. Based on prior medical negligence holdings in Louisiana, it is reasonable to conclude that the same rule may be applicable here. Doctors at a large community hospital gave opioid narcotic painkillers and anti-anxiety drugs to…
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