Medical Malpractice

As much as we rely on doctors, surgeons and medical professionals to protect us from diseases and help us when we are injured or get sick, unfortunately there are instances when you may find yourself in worse condition than when you first reached out for help. A vast...

Doctors have many responsibilities, including prescribing medication to their patients. Making sure that the medication as well as the amount prescribed is correct is necessary to ensure the patient's well-being. Failure to prescribe the correct medication can cause a...

Each year, many patients are subjected to improper or insufficient care by their negligent physicians. As a result of this negligence, these patients suffer from worsened conditions and even new injuries and illnesses. Some experts believe that the number of medical...

When Louisiana residents visit a healthcare professional, whether it is a doctor, nurse or dentist, there is a great deal of trust involved. We place the care of our bodies into the hands of these highly-trained professionals, and we expect a positive result....

Louisiana residents know that one of the hardest types of personal injury cases to prove in court is a medical malpractice claim. When you think about it, the reasons become obvious: there are usually multiple defendants involved; some of the information that will...

No one likes to think about the potential negative outcomes that could result from a medical procedure. Yet, doctors are obligated to tell their patients about the risks involved. Although medical professionals throughout the country are some of the best in the world,...

Every day, Louisiana families make the difficult decision to put a loved one in a nursing home. These long-term care facilities offer services to older men and women who suffer from physical and mental illnesses. However, some facilities do not provide their residents...

People who suffer from illness or injury in Louisiana have to place their trust in doctors, nurses and other medical professionals every day. However, even the most experienced medical professional can make a mistake that leads to further harm of the patient. If this...

Our client, a 74 year old female, reported to the emergency room with complains of having shortness of breath and pain in her abdomen. She was seen by an internal medicine specialist who ordered an x-ray. The x-ray revealed a right-sided pleural effusion. A...

Every time one seeks medical care, they put their life in the hands of their doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. While a majority of medical professionals in Louisiana take this very seriously, a number of mistakes are still made. These mistakes can...