Shoulder dystocia is a complication that can arise during the birth of a baby. While healthy babies are born each and every day in Louisiana, from time to time, unexpected and even dangerous situations occur where both the lives of the mother and the baby can be put...
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Medical Malpractice
How do you prove fault in a medical malpractice case?
It is an unfortunate fact that, even with all the advances in technology these days, each year far too many Americans suffer due to medical malpractice incidents. Failures to diagnose diseases, wrong-site surgeries and prescription medication mix-ups are just a few...
Did your doctor perform an inappropriate surgery?
Millions of Louisianans and others across the United States are admitted to surgical centers each year expecting top-notch medical service, but unfortunately, medical malpractice is a serious concern in our country. Some medical errors can be corrected, but others may...
Know your options when it comes to medical malpractice
It is probably hard for many of our readers to imagine going to the doctor or a hospital expecting to receive first-rate medical care, only to come out of the situation much worse off than before. But, the sad reality is that medical malpractice is more common than...
Help for victims of a failure to diagnose
Medical malpractice can cause significant harm to victims and their families. As a result, legal protections are available for victims of medical malpractice. Victims of medical malpractice, such as a failure to diagnose, erroneous diagnosis or treatment or delayed...
What are the common signs of nursing home neglect?
There are a number of different reasons that Louisiana residents can decide to put a loved one in a nursing home, but mostly all of them revolve around the fact that they want to give their family member the skilled care and attention they require in their old age or...
How common and successful are medical malpractice complaints?
In Louisiana, before a medical malpractice suit can proceed in court, it must be reviewed by a three-person board that has to decide if there is merit to the aggrieved patient's claim. As per state law, the reviewing panel should be staffed with doctors who have...
Documentary shines light on dangers of medical devices
We attribute much of our society's medical success to advances in medical technology. New devices and testing procedures allow medical professionals to more quickly and accurately diagnose injuries and illnesses, as well as treat them more effectively. However,...
We hold medical professionals to the standards they owe you
No one likes to admit that they are wrong, especially if the mistake has serious consequences. A doctor's mistake or a surgical error is one of those instances where the repercussions can be life altering, not only for the medical professional but also for the patient...
What is the standard of care medical professionals owe patients?
When a Louisiana resident's medical condition worsens at the hands of the doctor or medical professional they approached to receive treatment in the first instance, they may be considering filing a medical malpractice suit against the negligent doctor. One of the...