Archive for September, 2017
Can I Sue a Dentist for Malpractice?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. It’s natural to feel a little tense about going to the dentist, but if you experience debilitating nervousness before every visit, you may have dental anxiety or dental phobia. According to Colgate, fear of the dentist is actually fairly common, and up to 40 million Americans suffer from it. Dental phobia is a more severe condition than dental anxiety, but both are rooted in an irrational fear of dental work and can result in panic attacks before, during, or after a procedure. People who suffer from dental phobia can recognize that their fear is…
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Woman Misses Deadline to Hold Hospital Liable for Husband’s Death
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in wrongful death on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The family of a man who allegedly died as the result of medical malpractice failed to file a wrongful death claim before the statute of limitations had passed. As a result, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that the deceased’s widow and surviving children could not bring claims against the providers who treated their loved one nor against the hospital where he died. The 77-year-old man allegedly died from blood clotting in 2014 at a Louisiana hospital. The family tried to bring wrongful death claims 13 months after his death. Unfortunately for the…
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What Determines the Severity of an SCI?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Spinal cord injuries are similar to brain injuries in that each and every one is different. Although healthcare providers may witness trends when treating SCIs, there is no way to predict how a particular injury might impact an individual in the long run nor if he or she will ever recover fully. According to the Spinal Cord Injury Model System Information Network, there is no proven way to restore the full functioning of the central nervous system following an SCI; however, individuals who sustain minor spinal cord injuries can often restore near-normal functioning…
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