On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Thursday, July 13, 2017. According to WebMD, the risks associated with anesthesia are fairly low nowadays–as long as you have attentive healthcare providers. When negligent anesthesiologists breach the standard of care, though, the resulting complications are often devastating, and they can even be fatal. According to Anesthesiology, anesthesia complications are the underlying cause of approximately 34 deaths in the United States annually, and they are a contributing factor of an additional 281 deaths. Anesthesia errors can also cause severe injuries, including brain damage, nerve damage, and paralysis. If you or someone you love suffered debilitating injuries after undergoing a......
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July 6th, 2017On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling 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 because......
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July 6th, 2017On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling 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. If......
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