On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, February 27, 2015. Medical malpractice can have devastating effects on your health and wellbeing, and a significant portion of medical malpractice claims arise from surgical errors. All surgery carries a risk–even minor and routine procedures. As a patient, though, you are putting your trust and faith in the medical staff, and it is only natural to hope for the best. If you are suffering from pain or unforeseen complications following a procedure, a New Orleans medical malpractice lawyer may be able to help. At The Bowling Law Firm, we specialize in representing victims of medical malpractice. We have more......
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3 Common Questions Regarding Surgical Errors
February 27th, 2015Is it possible for a surgeon to operate in the wrong place?
February 19th, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, February 19, 2015. One does not need to be a medical professional to appreciate that surgery is a procedure subject to exacting requirements. Even a small mistake, such as an anesthesia error, or a slip with an instrument that perforates an organ, or accidentally leaving a surgical sponge behind when the surgery is complete can have severe consequences not only for the patient but also for the surgical team and the hospital that they work for. That surgical errors happen is one thing, it can even be understandable given the attention to detail required, but what about larger mistakes that......
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February 18th, 2015On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. When a medical professional behaves in a negligent or reckless manner, it can have lasting effects on the patient’s health and wellbeing. Medical malpractice typically occurs when a doctor or nurse hurts a patient by failing to perform his or her duties in a responsible manner. It is rarely easy to prove malpractice, though, and there are a few basic requirements that need to be in place before you can file a claim. An experienced New Orleans medical malpractice lawyer can identify if you have a valid claim and determine if you may be eligible......
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