On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, July 6, 2017. As women age, their risk of suffering pregnancy complications increases. Obstetricians consider pregnant women who are older than 35 to be of advanced maternal age, and the standard of care for these patients includes advising them of the risks that their age poses to both themselves and the b aby. Obstetricians should refer pregnant patients who are of advanced maternal age to a specialist who handles high-risk cases. If they fail to do so and complications or birth defects occur, the negligent provider may be liable for the damages. If your baby was born with injuries......
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July 6th, 2017What Kinds of Damages Can I Recover in a Wrongful Death Claim?
July 6th, 2017On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in wrongful death on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Undergoing any kind of medical procedure poses certain risks, but healthcare providers have an obligation to mitigate these risks by providing a certain standard of care. If they fail to provide reasonable care and their patient dies as a result, the deceased’s family has the right to sue the liable party or parties pursuant to Article 2315.2 Although no amount of compensation will ease the grief of losing your loved one, a fair settlement will allow you to continue providing for your family and help you maintain your financial security following the unexpected loss.......
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July 6th, 2017On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Surgical Errors on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Investigators for another state have found less-than-ideal conditions at Tulare Regional Medical Center. The low standard of care was substantiated by an investigation by the Department of Public Health for that state. This investigation was prompted by a high number of complaints against that facility. Although this investigation was not in Louisiana, all 50 states receive similar complaints throughout the year. One of the complaints that was filed against the hospital alerted the state that an incident had occurred 219 days prior, which legally should have been reported within five days. A surgical dressing had been......
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