A vacuum extractor is a medical device used during vaginal delivery to assist in pulling the baby through the birth canal when labor is not progressing adequately or when rapid delivery is medically indicated. It consists of a soft or rigid cup that is applied to the...
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Untimely Bowel Perforation Treatment Led to Patient Death – Over $425,000 Won in Settlement
The proper medical procedure after identifying a malignant sigmoid tumor typically involves the removal of that tumor in a timely manner to optimize recovery and survival. Especially when the tumor is actively bleeding, causing anemia, the timeline on removal could be...
Nurse Neglect After Brain Surgery led to Permanent Brain Injury – Over $10,500,000 won in Settlement
A Chiari 1 Malformation is characterized as a structural defect at the base of the skill where the lower part of the brain extends downward into the spinal canal. This crowding puts pressure on the brain and spinal cord, often blocking the natural flow of...
Neglect by ER Doctors led to Anoxic Brain Injury – Over $2,500,000 Won in Settlement
When dealing with pediatric patients, doctors have a responsibility to recognize the differences in how an illness can present in a child versus an adult. Symptoms for an illness can be different in younger patients, which makes it essential for doctors to fully...
Missed Bowel Perforation Led to Sepsis and Bandemia – Over $375,000 Won in Settlement
Sometimes when a pregnant woman is in labor, a surgical procedure called a C-section is necessary. During this procedure, a doctor will make an incision in the lower abdomen, the abdominal muscles are separated and the uterus is opened to ultimately get the baby out. ...
Doctor Misdiagnosis Led to Viral Myocarditis Death – Over $550,000 Won in Settlement
Doctors in emergency situations have a responsibility to act accordingly based on a patient's symptoms upon arrival. Especially in pediatric patients, it is essential for a physician to take abnormalities seriously because illnesses in pediatric patients may appear...
ER Mismanagement Led to Untreated Heart Attack Death – Over $300,000 Won in Settlement
When a patient goes to the emergency room, there is an expectation that staff will provide effective treatment following an accurate diagnosis. In order to do these things, a doctor must acquire a detailed medical history from the patient in order to rule out...
Nursing Staff Negligence Led to Lower Extremity Paralysis — Over $2,250,000 Won in Settlement
When a patient enters a hospital, they place their life in the hands of an entire care team – not just the attending physician, but every nurse, aide, and staff member responsible for monitoring their condition. When that team fails to communicate, fails to act, and...
What should I know about medical malpractice in Louisiana?
Whether a missed diagnosis or a surgical error, those who suffer from an injury or untreated illness as a result of poor medical care can often hold their healthcare provider financially accountable for the mistake. This is especially important because, to add insult...
Medical records: critical in personal injury cases
It is crucial to recognize the significance of medical records in Louisiana's personal injury cases. If you are injured in an accident, for example, or because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, your medical records could be the strongest evidence you have,...
