Medical Malpractice
Failure to diagnose severe illness results in child’s death
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Parents all across the nation, including in Louisiana, worry almost constantly about their children’s health. Some are terrified by the idea of being unable to help their children when they are ill. This may be why some parents rely heavily on the advice given to them by doctors. However, there are times when symptoms are overlooked, or proper precautions are not taken and the result is a doctor’s failure to diagnose a potentially severe illness. Very early one morning in Aug. 2016, a mother and father brought their 4-year-old daughter to an emergency room clinic. The child had a fever,…
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Is Preeclampsia Preventable If You Receive Adequate Medical Care?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, you probably already know about the importance of regular prenatal visits with your obstetrician. As an expectant mother, it is up to you to schedule and attend regular doctor’s appointments to ensure you remain healthy and the fetus is developing properly. You are not the only one responsible for the health of both you and your baby, though, because you must rely on your obstetrician to provide a reasonable standard of care. Sadly, expectant mothers can do everything right on their end and still end up…
Read MorePatient injuries caused by negligence
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, October 30, 2017. Many Louisiana residents know that medical procedures can be stressful or even scary for patients, especially children. Parents often try to put on a brave face for their children, but many are secretly terrified of the possibility that something will go wrong during or after their child’s procedure. Even small mistakes or someone overlooking just one important detail can result in patient injuries. A seven-year-old girl was admitted by her parents to the Jersey Shore University Medical Center with a severe case of pneumonia in 2008. After undergoing surgery, the girl was placed on a ventilator to…
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