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Joan Rivers’ Daughter Files Medical Malpractice Claim

February 4th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The New Orleans Advocate reports that the daughter of comedian Joan Rivers is filing a medical malpractice claim against the clinic where her mother died. According to Melissa Rivers, doctors performed a number of unauthorized procedures on her mother and even took photographs of her during while she was unconscious. She believes their recklessness resulted in the doctors failing to notice Rivers’ vital signs deteriorating until it was too late to save her. The 81-year-old comedian had gone in for a routine procedure in September of last year. She was having an endoscopy at a......

Causes of surgical errors

January 30th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Surgical Errors on Friday, January 30, 2015. Every year, in Louisiana and elsewhere in the United States, surgical errors take place which can lead to worsened injuries or other medical conditions. Surgery is an inherently risky process which is why, ordinarily, you will be informed beforehand of the potential risks and asked to sign a statement of informed consent. Your signature on such a statement, however, does not mean that you accept the risk that the surgeon or someone else involved in the procedure will make a negligent mistake. The sad truth is, however, that mistakes can happen. How can such errors take place?......

3 Important Medical Malpractice FAQs

January 29th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Medical malpractice has become an epidemic in the United States. According to Forbes, medical malpractice claims totaled more than $3 billion in 2012 alone. On average, there are more than 365 payouts per year. However, it is often challenging to prove medical malpractice, which is why the guidance of a malpractice attorney may prove invaluable. In the medical field, even minor mistakes can cause serious injury or even death. Fortunately, there are laws that protect the rights of victims and their families. If you have suffered due to the negligence of a healthcare provider, you may......