On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Medical malpractice cases are often complex and difficult to win. This is why victims should only consult attorneys who have successfully handled these types of cases. Just because an operation ended unfavorably does not necessarily constitute malpractice. However, if you were the victim of physician negligence, then you may be entitled to compensation to pay for health-care expenses, lost wages and other damages. No two medical malpractice cases are alike, which is why the guidance of an attorney may prove invaluable. At The Bowling Law Firm, we can assess your case to determine if you......
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October 13th, 2015Medical misdiagnosis may be more common than thought
October 11th, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Sunday, October 11, 2015. How likely are you in your lifetime to be the victim of a medical misdiagnosis? If a new study issued by the Institute of Medicine is any indication, you can say that it is a virtual certainty. And the medical profession is not interested in you finding out about it. One of the findings of the study is that in addition to a lack of data on diagnostic errors, there exists a culture among health care practitioners that frowns upon an atmosphere of transparency and disclosure of mistakes. This problem is exasperated by the fact that although......
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October 5th, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Hospital Negligence on Monday, October 5, 2015. When people visit the doctor for a treatment or diagnosis, they are putting a lot of trust in the physician’s knowledge and experience. Patients expect to leave healthier – or at least just as healthy as they were before the appointment. Unfortunately, even the most experienced health-care workers make mistakes. Negligence on behalf of a doctor or medical professional can have catastrophic consequences for patients. Even small oversights can lead to chronic pain, a permanent disability or worse. Cases of medical malpractice are common in Louisiana, but there are laws that protect the rights of......
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