Reports from Our Medical & Medication Error Lawyers

Psychiatrists can be liable for malpractice, too

September 7th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, September 7, 2015. When Louisiana residents hear the phrase “medical malpractice,” they likely think of a surgical error, or perhaps a doctor prescribing the wrong medicine. In most cases, they would be right. These are some of the most common forms of medical malpractice. But non-traditional doctors can also be held liable for their patients’ health. A psychiatrist is a doctor who specializes in mental and emotional health. Besides providing therapy, psychiatrists can also prescribe medicine for different mental disorders or imbalances. Because they have a medical degree, these doctors can be sued for medical malpractice for many of the......

What are some of the most common surgical errors?

August 27th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Surgical Errors on Thursday, August 27, 2015. When you enter into the operating room, you put your life in the hands of a group of professionals in the hopes that they will work accurately. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and surgical errors happen all too frequently in Louisiana. Vigilance and skilled individuals are key to preventing surgical errors and more processes are being developed to diminish their frequency of occurrence. There are steps taken to prevent costly mistakes, such as charts, counting and individual responsibility, but negligent operating room staff do fall through the cracks. Staff who fail to prevent surgical errors......

Mothers are affected by birth injuries, too

August 20th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, August 20, 2015. After giving birth, many women in Louisiana suffer from injuries they received during the birthing process. These include both mental and physical injuries and can have a substantial impact on the woman’s life. She can be left to feel a range of physical and emotional anguishes. Some birth injuries are the result of medical malpractice. As such, the professionals who were in charge of her care may be held liable for birth injuries she received. It is important to recognize when you have been subject to negligence so that you can receive proper compensation for your birth......