On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Parents all across the nation, including in Louisiana, worry almost constantly about their children’s health. Some are terrified by the idea of being unable to help their children when they are ill. This may be why some parents rely heavily on the advice given to them by doctors. However, there are times when symptoms are overlooked, or proper precautions are not taken and the result is a doctor’s failure to diagnose a potentially severe illness. Very early one morning in Aug. 2016, a mother and father brought their 4-year-old daughter to an emergency room clinic. The child had a......
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November 14th, 2017On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, you probably already know about the importance of regular prenatal visits with your obstetrician. As an expectant mother, it is up to you to schedule and attend regular doctor’s appointments to ensure you remain healthy and the fetus is developing properly. You are not the only one responsible for the health of both you and your baby, though, because you must rely on your obstetrician to provide a reasonable standard of care. Sadly, expectant mothers can do everything right on their end and still end......
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November 14th, 2017On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it can also be incredibly stressful. From the moment you learn you are pregnant, you must stop eating all kinds of foods, and there are dozens of activities that you can no longer take part in because they could threaten the health of your baby. You will also have to get used to visiting the doctor because even healthy women with low-risk pregnancies must visit their obstetrician on a regular basis. According to WebMD, women who are expecting should see their doctor once a......
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