Many Louisiana and Mississippi residents have undergone a cardiac procedure of some sort, or at least have seen a close friend or family member do so. Most people would agree that surgical procedures dealing with the heart can be very stressful for the patient, of course, but also for people witnessing their loved one go through such an experience. Many patients survive the ordeal, but unfortunately, a woman in another state died during open-heart surgery, and several members of her family have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence led to her death....
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Surgical procedures sometimes end tragically
August 7th, 2019Woman sues pharmacy claiming medical malpractice led to death
July 29th, 2019Most Louisiana and Mississippi residents have had to visit a pharmacy to have a prescription filled, and in fact, some people requiring medication for a chronic condition do so regularly. Pharmacists must complete years of education and training in order to properly and safely perform their job duties, so clients should feel safe knowing they will receive the correct type and dosage of medication, along with appropriate instructions for use. However, occasionally, a prescription will be filled incorrectly, and when this happens, the patient’s life may be in danger. As an example, a man in another state died when he was given a different medication than his doctor intended, and the executrix of his estate is now suing the pharmacy......
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July 25th, 2019Over 6,000 pedestrians were killed in 2018, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Pedestrian fatalities have increased 41 percent since 2008 and now account for 16 percent of traffic fatalities. Everyone has heard the old adage, “the pedestrian has the right-of-way,” but, from a legal standpoint, that is not always correct. In an accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, a pedestrian can actually be at fault, in whole or in part. The Fault of the Driver A driver is “at-fault” or negligent if their conduct deviates from that of a reasonably prudent driver under the circumstances. In addition, a plaintiff must also prove that the driver’s negligence was the actual and proximate cause of their damages. If a......
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