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4 Facts and Stats Regarding Medical Malpractice

January 14th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. As if going under the knife wasn’t scary enough, it seems that medical malpractice errors are growing more common across the United States. According to Forbes, the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death in the country, trailing behind just heart disease and canc er. If you think you have been the victim of medical malpractice in New Orleans and you need an attorney, we can help. At The Bowling Law Firm, we have extensive experience working with clients and their family members who have undergone traumatic experiences......

Using experts to prove fault in medical malpractice cases

January 10th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Saturday, January 10, 2015. In a previous blog, we discussed the concept of medical standard of care, which is a doctor’s duty to treat a patient with a similar level of care and skill as other similarly-situated doctors would in similar circumstances. In almost all medical malpractice lawsuits, the plaintiff is claiming that the doctor or other health care professional did not follow the requisite standard of care, was therefore negligent, and that negligence caused the patient’s injury. In order to prevail and ultimately obtain compensation, the plaintiff has the burden to prove these things by a preponderance of evidence, which essentially......

Louisiana’s Largest Medical Malpractice Insurer Returns 5 Percent of Premiums

January 7th, 2015

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Patients might not want to contemplate how high their chances of suffering medical malpractice are every time they visit a doctor, but physicians know it happens–and often. This is why medical malpractice insurance is so important. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice in New Orleans and you need an attorney, contact The Bowling Law Firm We specialize in medical malpractice cases. We have extensive experience handling various medical claims, and we always put our clients first. Call us at (504) 586-5200 to arrange an initial consultation with a......