On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, April 4, 2016. The days before an invasive surgery are stressful – even for the most confident patients. Although most operations do not lead to complications, surgical errors are far more common than many people realize. According to research from Johns Hopkins University, these mistakes happen at least 4,000 times each year in the United States. A surgical error can worsen a health condition or cause an entirely new issue. Sometimes they are fatal. There is a myriad of reasons why these mistakes happen. Common examples include: Poor surgical planning; A lack of communication among hospital staff; Fatigue; And drug......
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April 1st, 2016On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, April 1, 2016. Any medical provider who participates in the health care of a patient can be liable for damages caused by negligence. This includes nurses, lab workers and other agents who work for doctors and hospitals. The urban legend that depicts people on welfare rushing to the courtroom corridors to sue their doctors for medical malpractice simply doesn’t hold up in Louisiana or elsewhere. Studies show, in fact, that the poor are less likely to file for damages than those who are comfortably situated. There are other popular myths about medical malpractice claims that have been thoroughly discredited. It......
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March 25th, 2016On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, March 25, 2016. Medical errors can cause lifelong disabilities that cost a veritable fortune to treat. This is why all physicians, doctors and surgeons must have insurance coverage for medical malpractice claims, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. If you were the victim of a health-care worker’s negligence, contact the The Bowling Law Firm. David A. Bowling is a medical malpractice attorney in New Orleans who can assess your situation and explain your legal options. Call (504) 586-5200 to schedule a consultation. You can also learn more about medical malpractice in Louisiana by visiting www.USAttorneys.com. Here......
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