On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. A new bill is being pushed through the Louisiana legislature that could keep bad doctors from facing punishment by the State Board of Medical Examiners. This includes doctors who write excessive amounts of opiate and narcotic prescriptions, called “pill mill” doctors. While the bill itself is not intended for such use, there are provisions that would allow this behavior. Namely, the bill would prohibit anonymous complaints from being investigated. In addition, there would be no “surprise inspections”; any investigation would happen after five days’ notice. The two other provisions under scrutiny also place limitations on the inspection.......
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June 10th, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Newborn babies are incredibly vulnerable – particularly during the birthing process. According to the Birth Injury Guide, one of the most common and serious birthing complications is infant brain damage, which affects a significant percentage of newborns every year. The impact of these injuries can affect the child’s growth and development, and in some cases, it can even result in death. While there are many potential causes of infant brain damage, including some that are unavoidable, it may be possible that a doctor or health-care worker’s negligence during either the pregnancy or birthing process contributed......
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June 3rd, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. As you probably know, taking certain medications during pregnancy can be dangerous for your unborn baby. Some medications, such as Thalamid and Accutane, are known to cause serious birth defects. But what about other medications where the effects are unknown? Who can be held responsible when medication use during pregnancy results in a birth injury? Depending on the circumstances, you may have a medical malpractice claim against multiple defendants. Under Louisiana law, if a prescription drug was the cause of a birth injury, you may have a claim against the treating physician who prescribed the drug, the......
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