Reports from Our Medical & Medication Error Lawyers

Were You the Victim of Medical Malpractice?

November 29th, 2017

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Patients place a lot of trust in their healthcare providers, and they deserve to receive a certain standard of care in return. After all, if a doctor makes a mistake, it could literally have life-threatening consequences. Unfortunately, medical errors are far more common than most people realize. According to The Washington Post, such errors claim more than 250,000 lives annually, making them the third leading cause of death in our country. Of course, medicine is not a perfect science, and some patients simply respond poorly to certain procedures. Thus, determining when you have actually been......

Patient’s family awarded $1 million in medical malpractice suit

November 27th, 2017

Patient’s family awarded $1 million in medical malpractice suit On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, November 27, 2017. Many Louisiana families have a loved one that requires constant care. Many families are unable to provide the care personally, and opt for a nursing home to fulfill that role. If the facility is understaffed or otherwise fails to provide an appropriate standard of care, any resulting injuries suffered by a patient may constitute grounds for a medical malpractice claim. After the death of their 70-year-old relative, a family was awarded $1 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit against the facility responsible for his care. The patient was placed......

What Should You Look for in an Obstetrician?

November 21st, 2017

On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Maybe you and your partner have started talking about trying to conceive, or maybe you just took a home pregnancy and the results were positive. Regardless of the stage you are at in becoming a mother, there’s one question that all women have once they think about the logistics of carrying a pregnancy to term: How do you find a good obstetrician? If your current gynecologist is also a practicing obstetrician, which is common in the field, you may feel comfortable going to the same office for your prenatal care. Since your needs during pregnancy are......