Archive for January, 2016
Failure to diagnose is the basis for a $5 million settlement
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, January 25, 2016. Patient injuries from medical negligence in Louisiana and elsewhere are often caused by a failure to diagnose the correct condition. When a failure to diagnose occurs, any injuries caused by that failure are compensable damages to the patient. In a recent case in another state, medical providers agreed to pay a former patient $5 million in return for a cessation of litigation against them. The case was set for trial for Jan. 2016 but was settled at the end of December. The plaintiff had filed a lawsuit claiming that the defendant doctors and hospital had caused…
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What Damages Are Available after a Wrongful Death? New Orleans Injury Attorney Explains
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in wrongful death on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Losing a loved one suddenly and unexpectedly has repercussions for the deceased’s entire family. If the victim was working, then the family will lose his or her income. If the deceased needed medical treatment, the family may have to pay for it. Wrongful death is financially burdensome, but the Cornell University Law School reminds families that they have a right to compensation. This is where a wrongful death attorney may be able to assist. If someone you loved died because of another person or company’s negligence, then contact the The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm. David A….
Read MoreMedical malpractice may involve prescribing addictive medicines
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Some medical negligence claims are based on improper or excessive medications being prescribed by a treating physician. Sometimes, a doctor’s actions go beyond mere negligence and are alleged to be criminal. Drug enforcement authorities regularly investigate physicians in Louisiana and elsewhere for overprescribing addictive medications without medical justification. In those cases, a patient or his or her surviving family members may have a medical malpractice claim against the doctor. Legitimate malpractice claims do not usually exist where there are credible accusations of peddling pills for profit. In those cases, the patient is often accused of being…
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