Medical Malpractice

When a doctor provides you with a diagnosis and treatment, you expect the highest quality of care. Unfortunately, doctors do not always provide to the standard of other physicians. When a doctor happens to be wrong about a diagnosis, it can turn your life upside down....

Labor induction is on the rise in the United States, with one in four pregnant women undergoing induction each year. However, induction is not always appropriate, and inducing labor when women do not meet certain criteria can have risks for both mothers-to-be and...

Medical malpractice can take many forms. One kind that may endanger many patients is medication errors. Many situations may result in a prescription error. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, doctors may prescribe the wrong dosage or tell patients to...

Cesarean sections are far more dangerous than traditional vaginal deliveries. Yet, some hospitals across Louisiana and the nation deliver more than half of all babies born there via this method. C-section deliveries create risks for mothers as well as babies, raising...

As a patient, you must put a lot of trust in your care provider. You have to rely on that person to do the right thing to make you better. You also have rights as a patient. The American Medical Association explains your patient’s rights concern the provider’s duties...

Your doctor plays a crucial role in your health and wellness. When the time comes to hire a new doctor, finding the right one can make a huge difference. Along with checking review sites and seeking opinions from loved ones for their recommendations, the National...

If you suspect that you have a medical malpractice situation, it is essential that you alert the proper authorities. Not only do you want to follow through with your own lawsuit but also you want to be sure the medical professional does not harm someone else. The...

Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain and muscles. Damage or developmental problems can affect a child’s control over his or her muscles. Those with cerebral palsy could have difficulty walking, intellectual disabilities, speech problems and more....

Talking to your doctor about an injury or potential malpractice claim is emotionally difficult. It could also change the outcome of any case you try to make. As personal injury lawyers, we admittedly have some professional attachment from these issues. However, we...

Louisiana medical providers in hospitals treat a broad range of patients, and each case is unique. In some cases, doctors believe the administration of strong medications is necessary. We often represent clients who have devastating injures due to severe medication...