On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Since 1975, when Louisiana legislators passed new laws related to medical malpractice, the state has been paying out claims against both private health-care professionals and public providers. The payouts and claims for private providers fall under the Medical Malpractice Act while the claims for public health-care providers fall under the Malpractice Liability for State Services Act A key aspect of these acts involves the allocation of funds for payouts in the event of medical malpractice. Unfortunately, though the fund is large, annual payouts are often small. If you are suffering from the side effects or......
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March 12th, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Women who are pregnant and who notice certain unusual symptoms such as the sudden development of abdominal or back pain, vaginal bleeding or uterine problems such as tenderness or unusual, rapid contractions should be concerned about the possibility of having an uncommon, but potentially serious medical condition known as a placental abruption. This condition, in which the placenta becomes at least partially separated from the uterine wall, takes place in about one percent of pregnancies nationwide, including Louisiana. It can lead to medical problems for both mother and child. For the former, these include a variety of......
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March 11th, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Each year, a multitude of patients in the United States complain about their medical treatment, and as a result, medical malpractice has become a familiar term across the country. Large, multimillion-dollar cases tend to capture the spotlight, but each year, many smaller claims go unnoticed. The same is true in the state of Louisiana, where a significant number of patients file medical malpractice claims every year. Contacting a Medical Malpractice Lawyer If you believe you have been the victim of medical malpractice, an experienced New Orleans medical malpractice lawyer may be able to help. As......
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