Birth Injuries
Multiple medical malpractice suits filed against OB-GYN doctors
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Visits to the hospital can be incredibly stressful for both the patient and his or her family. This may be especially true for women who are giving birth. Small mistakes made during pregnancy or childbirth can have long-lasting effects on both mother and child. Unfortunately, for some Louisiana residents, these mistakes can be the cause of medical malpractice suits. In one of the lawsuits, the doctor is accused of failing to catch a heart injury that could lead to rheumatic fever. This injury caused the patient, who was carrying twins at the time, to go into cardiac arrest. Both…
Read MoreFamily awarded $42 million in birth injury suit
Family awarded $42 million in birth injury suit On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Birth can be a very difficult process for both mother and child as many Louisiana residents know. Sometimes, the doctor must help the process along by using tools like forceps. However, if these tools are used improperly, they can cause serious injury to the mother or to the child. Recently, the parents of a disabled boy were awarded $42 million in a birth injury lawsuit. The child was born in February of 2012 at Chambersburg Hospital. During the delivery, the obstetrician began using forceps even though neither the mother…
Read MoreWhat Is the Rh Factor and How Can It Affect Your Pregnancy?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, December 28, 2017. When it comes to prenatal care, some tests are essential, some are recommended, and some may be optional. The precise battery of screening tests and diagnostic procedures that you will undergo at your OB-GYN visits will depend on a variety of factors, including your medical history, your doctor’s recommendations, and your own personal preferences. One procedure that is essential for all pregnant women is the Rh factor test. Depending on the results of this test, the baby’s father may need to undergo the screening, too. Fortunately, the procedure for determining Rh factor is a simple blood test;…
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