Medical malpractice: $28 milion judgment appealed by hospital On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, September 10, 2018. Despite a $28 million judgment in a patient’s favor, legal battles and hearings continue to occur, and the patient has not seen any money from the hospital accused in the lawsuit. The case has been held up due to the hospital’s appeal of the judgment. In addition, hearings must occur to discuss how and when payments may be made. Although it may seem like a lengthy process, Louisiana patients who have suffered similar medical malpractice may receive the financial assistance needed for medical care with the help of the......
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Medical malpractice: $28 milion judgment appealed by hospital
September 10th, 2018Woman awarded $2.4 million after birth injury
September 6th, 2018Woman awarded $2.4 million after birth injury On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, September 6, 2018. When an injury occurs during the childbirth process, people in Louisiana may assume that the damage only occurs for the child. While there are several health risks for a baby, mothers can also suffer a birth injury. Recently, a jury issued a verdict in favor of a mother who claims to have suffered unnecessary harm due to the care of her obstetrician, and she was awarded $2.4 million. During childbirth, the mother suffered a rare uterine rupture. A uterine rupture places both the mother and baby at risk for complications and/or......
read moreDoes the American Health Care System Place Women at Risk of Injury or Death?
September 4th, 2018By Zach Christiansen of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. recently reported on new data released by the Centers for Disease Control revealing that younger women die earlier possibly due to issues with the U.S. health system. While there has been quite a bit of reporting on the role maternal death rates play in young women’s mortality, QZ claims that this is not the only cause of young women’s cause of death. Younger women are dying of cardiovascular conditions and strokes. According to QZ, 12% of women don’t have access to health insurance and Medicaid will only cover them during their pregnancy and for six weeks after. This means that......
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