Brain Injuries
Understanding the different types of brain injuries
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Under Louisiana law, medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured due to a negligent act or omission of a doctor or other health care provider. The provider can be held liable, meaning that the provider will have to compensate the patient for his or her injuries. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury, you may be wondering whether you can sue for medical malpractice. To help you understand your options, this post will explore the various types of brain injuries. There are two main categories of brain injuries: traumatic and acquired. An external…
Read MoreDeath of Saint’s QB Stabler draws attention to brain injuries
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Thursday, July 16, 2015. As have several professional athletes before him, former New Orleans Saints’ quarterback Kenny Stabler’s arranged to donate his brain and spinal cord after his death to the study of degenerative brain disease in athletes. His family also asked that donations in the Snake’s name be made to the XOXO Stabler Foundation which supports research of sports-related head trauma. Brain injuries from sports do not affect only those athletes who are highly paid for their talents. In 2011, the Louisiana Legislature passed a law designed to educate, prevent and protect younger athletes who play in the states’ amateur…
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2 Events That Could Cause Infant Brain Damage
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Newborn babies are incredibly vulnerable – particularly during the birthing process. According to the Birth Injury Guide, one of the most common and serious birthing complications is infant brain damage, which affects a significant percentage of newborns every year. The impact of these injuries can affect the child’s growth and development, and in some cases, it can even result in death. While there are many potential causes of infant brain damage, including some that are unavoidable, it may be possible that a doctor or health-care worker’s negligence during either the pregnancy or birthing process contributed…
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