Birth Injuries
Medical malpractice during birth can lead to a brain injury
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Friday, September 11, 2015. Many children in Louisiana who are otherwise born perfectly healthy suffer brain injuries during birth that affect them for the rest of their lives. These injuries are not natural occurrences or unavoidable instances; they are received due to the medical malpractice of doctors and nurses. Brain injuries are serious, sometimes life threatening damages that often cause long term disabilities. An infant can receive a brain injury during the birthing process due to a number of different medical mistakes in the delivery room. These mistakes include examples such as: improper use of medical tools, poor prenatal care, negligent…
Read MoreMothers are affected by birth injuries, too
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, August 20, 2015. After giving birth, many women in Louisiana suffer from injuries they received during the birthing process. These include both mental and physical injuries and can have a substantial impact on the woman’s life. She can be left to feel a range of physical and emotional anguishes. Some birth injuries are the result of medical malpractice. As such, the professionals who were in charge of her care may be held liable for birth injuries she received. It is important to recognize when you have been subject to negligence so that you can receive proper compensation for your birth…
Read MoreCommon symptoms of a concussion
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, July 23, 2015. In Louisiana, one of the most common types of brain trauma is a concussion. While these injuries may happen in any setting in which you may receive a blow to the head, they are most common in contact sport athletes and car accident victims. If left untreated, a serious concussion could be fatal. As such, it is important to understand what exactly a concussion is and what you should do if you suffer one. The brain has the consistency of Jell-O, making it highly susceptible to damage. Normally, cerebrospinal fluid protects it from everyday jolts or bumps….
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