Archive for June, 2016
Video: What to expect from an initial consultation | The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm
| The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Injuries on Monday, June 27, 2016. Facts are the cornerstone of a personal injury or medical malpractice claim. For that reason, our initial consultation with clients will involve lots of detailed questions, such as names, dates, and observations. The purpose of this first meeting is not to test a client’s memory, but to evaluate the claim for potential liability, also known as fault. If we believe that a client’s injury was the result of another individual’s negligence, we will get to work developing a strategy. The path of a negligence lawsuit can be long, which is why…
Read MoreJudge’s antics leads to new trial in medical malpractice case
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Every ship needs a captain, and in litigation, every case needs a judge to keep the process moving smoothly and fairly. When that does not happen, there may be severe doubt about the propriety of the proceedings. In some circumstances, a new trial may be required as the best way to right the wrong that occurred. In one very unusual medical malpractice trial, a Louisiana judge was cited for such bizarre behavior that the state’s Supreme Court had to order a new trial for the plaintiff. The judge reportedly wandered around the courtroom during the trial. He…
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Do You Take Prescription Meds? 3 Safety Tips from a New Orleans Medical Malpractice Lawyer
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Medical malpractice is more common than many people realize. In fact, according to the Washington Post, medical negligence may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, medication errors kill at least 365 people per year and injure approximately 1.3 million patients. Those who are lucky enough to survive often face cognitive or physical complications that last a lifetime. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to prevent medication mistakes: 1. Ask questions; 2. Read the label on your medications; 3. And disclose information…
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