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...
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Medical Malpractice
How do I report medical malpractice?
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...
How to care for a child with cerebral palsy
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....
Starting the conversation about medical malpractice
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...
Medications and Medical Malpractice
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...
Virtual medical appointments may increase misdiagnosis risks
Although video conferencing appointments make it possible for Louisiana residents to see a physician remotely, there may be a downside. Telemedicine may serve a vital need for individuals who cannot travel or leave their homes, but it does not allow a doctor to touch...
What is “black box medicine?”
Advancing technology has made a huge impact on the field of medicine. In addition to robotic surgical tools, artificial intelligence is also playing a role in diagnosing ailments in what is known as "block box medicine", which involves artificial intelligence. Patient...
How can patients take an active role in their care?
You may feel nervous or awkward about taking an active role in your medical care. You may be afraid that your doctor will take offense if you ask questions about your diagnosis or treatment options, or that he or she will think you do not have confidence in his or her...
Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects a person’s ability to balance and move. It is a motor disability that may be due to abnormal brain development or an accident during birth. How do you know if your baby has cerebral palsy? According to the CDC, the signs and...
When should you seek a second opinion?
As a resident of Louisiana, you have entitlement to thorough care for your health. If you do not feel like you are getting the care you deserve, what next? What are your options? One option is to seek a second opinion. As a patient, you always have the right to seek...


