Wrongful death
What Kinds of Damages Can I Recover in a Wrongful Death Claim?
On 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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Mother Sues Louisiana Department of Health over Son’s Suicide
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in wrongful death on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Louisiana Record reports on a tragic wrongful death case involving the suicide of a 19-year-old man. According to the news source, the man’s mother is suing the Louisiana Department of Health and several staff members at the hospital where his death occurred for failing to prevent it. The man hanged himself at a state mental hospital in April of last year. According to the woman’s claim, staff had placed him on increased watch because of his attempts to self-harm. His mother also claims he had a history of mental illness, which included suicidal thoughts and…
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When Is a Hospital Liable for a Clostridium Difficile Infection?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in wrongful death on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, is a kind of bacteria that can cause life-threatening inflammation in the colon. According to the Mayo Clinic, many people already have C. diff in their intestinal tract, but they do not experience any ill effects because the other kinds of bacteria in the digestive system keep it in check. When you take antibiotics, though, they can kill so much of the “good” bacteria that C. diff quickly multiplies out of control, causing an infection. Antibiotics that commonly cause C. diff infections include penicillin, clindamycin, and fluoroquinolones. Individuals who do not…
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