On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation on Monday, October 24, 2016. Welcoming a newborn into the world should be a miraculous experience, but for many parents, the day is spoilt by factors outside their control. Medical negligence is a tragic yet common problem, and it can lead to birth injuries that cause severe and sometimes permanent complications. According to the British Medical Journal, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Although many infants suffer birth defects due to natural reasons, a small mistake during delivery could have devastating consequences. The most common causes of serious complications at birth include: Forced deliveries that involve forceps......
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October 24th, 2016Failure to diagnose blood clot causes leg amputation
October 20th, 2016On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, October 20, 2016. The loss of one or more extremities due to a doctor’s negligence is an unacceptable aspect of the health care system that needs further attention on a national level. The problem is pervasive enough that medical administrators in Louisiana and throughout the country should pool their resources and find safer protocols that will lessen the risk of this kind of tragedy. The failure to diagnose is often the culprit that is responsible for what should have been an unnecessary amputation. Failure to diagnose is the main reason supporting a $14.95 million award to an 18-year-old woman......
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October 18th, 2016On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Your spinal cord is an incredibly delicate structure that plays an integral role in many of your body’s essential functions. Damage to the spine can cause a severe and sometimes permanent physical disability. There are approximately 12,500 new cases of spinal cord injuries every year, according to the National SCI Statistical Center. Nearly 276,000 people currently live in the United States with symptoms related to spinal cord damage. Research from the Mayo Clinic shows that the five most common causes of spinal cord injuries are: Car accidents; Serious falls; Acts of violence; Sports and......
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