Verdicts & Settlements

Our client suffers from spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy caused by negligent monitoring and mishandled delivery during her birth. The doctor repeatedly used a vacuum extractor for over an hour without proper fetal monitoring, resulting in severe oxygen deprivation and brain injury. Due to the delay in recognizing and treating her distress, she remains nonverbal and unable to walk, sit, or control her head, requiring lifelong care. (Mississippi, 2020)

Our client, a mother, went to healthcare professionals for throbbing headaches and was diagnosed with Chiari 1 Malformation through imaging, which indicated a mass on her right cerebellum. Post-Operative intracranial pressure developed but was not properly monitored, and multiple nurses ignored her worsening state and vitals. This resulted in her coding, being intubated, and led to a permanent brain injury with little chance to regain neurological function. (Shreveport, 2020)

Our 72-year-old client underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, during which his surgeon cut both the cystic and common bile ducts and placed over 20 clips on unidentified structures. These injuries went undiagnosed for five weeks, leading to septic shock, renal failure, liver damage, pneumonia, and other life-threatening complications. After multiple surgeries, months of hospitalization, and extensive rehabilitation, he and his wife successfully reached a settlement. (Beauregard / Lake Charles, 2022)

Our client developed a cervical hematoma after post-operative complications, in which the operating surgeon nor a qualified covering surgeon was available to perform life-saving treatment. Our client suffered quadriplegia from this neglect, and The Townsley Law Firm fought for his family to secure a settlement of over $4,250,000.

Our client underwent a multi-level cervical fusion (C3-C7), but the surgeon left the country the next day, leaving only a physician assistant in charge. When our client developed a pulmonary embolus and excessive bleeding from tPA overdose, no spinal surgeon intervened or transferred him for proper care. The resulting spinal cord damage left him quadriplegic, and after nearly two years of suffering, our client passed away at age 66. (Opelousas, 2020)

Our client underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and developed serious post-operative complications that were repeatedly ignored. Despite clear signs of infection and vascular compromise, she was discharged prematurely and returned to the ER in septic shock with bowel ischemia. Due to delayed and negligent care, she suffered multiple organ failure, required a right leg amputation, and now lives with permanent disabilities and severe depression. (Lake Charles, 2020)

Our client’s surgeon did not follow the standard of care necessary for her post-op recovery, which ultimately led to life-changing injuries.

The Townsley Law Firm fought for her and secured over $3,000,000 in a settlement.

Our client underwent a surgical removal of her gastric lap band. Her doctor caused a perforation to her stomach and intestines and negligently failed to perform a leak test. As her symptoms worsened, she was prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and told the pain was “normal.” Her husband rushed her to the ER, where her blood pressure plummeted, requiring vasopressors. Due to negligent care, she experienced septic shock, DIC, ischemia, the amputation of all 10 toes, contracted fingers, a pacemaker installation, and a tracheotomy. (Lake Charles, 2020)

Our 1-year-old client was misdiagnosed by his pediatrician and later suffered from untreated sepsis after ER staff failed to act promptly. His transfer to another hospital was delayed by over eight hours and improperly done by ground ambulance instead of air. By arrival, he was not breathing and suffered an anoxic brain injury despite resuscitation efforts. (Alexandria, 2025)

A 67-year-old client experienced severe medical neglect at the hands of his nursing staff, which resulted in the paralysis of his lower extremities. Despite his worsening symptoms, including back pain and progressive numbness, the nursing staff failed to inform his physician, delaying the diagnosis and treatment of an epidural abscess. The staff’s failure to turn him also caused a stage IV pressure ulcer to develop. (Lake Charles, 2025)

Our client, a 59-year-old man with severe heart failure, was improperly sedated for a colonoscopy that should have been performed in a hospital setting. The CRNA administered excessive propofol without airway support, causing cardiac arrest and severe hypoxia. He suffered a catastrophic brain injury, remained comatose, and later died from complications of his anoxic brain injury. (Zachary / Baton Rouge, 2020)

Our client’s son was misdiagnosed in the emergency department despite presenting with a high fever. He later developed severe sepsis from Group A Streptococcus, leading to toxic shock syndrome, multiple organ failure, brain damage, and ultimately bilateral above-the-knee amputations. A simple strep test and timely treatment would have prevented these catastrophic, life-altering consequences. (Lake Charles, 2021)

Our client repeatedly visited Urgent Care with severe back pain and neurological symptoms, yet her providers failed to diagnose a spinal infection despite clear test results. An MRI later revealed a T7-T8 spinal epidural abscess, but by then, the delay in treatment had caused permanent paralysis. She is now confined to a wheelchair and resides in a nursing home due to this preventable medical negligence. (Lake Charles, 2021)

The performing surgeon did not use the critical view of safety. Instead of taking extra precautions with a patient who has inflamed tissue, the surgeon performed the surgery like normal and ultimately made a mistake. To fix the mistake, the surgeon proceeded to blindly cauterize the wound, effectively burning a hole in the duct.

Our client, who was a minor, underwent spinal fusion surgery. This negligently performed surgery resulted in months of pain for our client, and he ultimately faced extensive reconstructive surgery, prolonged pain, and other significant complications.

Our client went to the emergency department with abdominal pain, chills, and fever, and underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. His physician failed to follow the critical view of safety and mistakenly transected the common hepatic duct, then blindly used cautery, burning a hole in the duct. As a result, our client suffered severe pain, ileus, biliary system injury, bleeding, delayed treatment, emotional distress, and significant additional medical expenses. (Jennings, 2022)

Our 12-year-old client with Kleefstra Syndrome underwent spinal fusion surgery that was negligently performed, leaving multiple loose and misplaced screws, some within his spinal canal. Despite his parents’ repeated concerns, his surgeon failed to recognize the infection and hardware issues for months. This delay led to a severe spinal abscess, extensive reconstructive surgeries, prolonged pain, and significant medical complications. (Shreveport, 2024)

What should have been a routine delivery turned tragic when the physician used excessive force during childbirth, causing severe injuries to both mother and baby. Instead of performing proper maneuvers to relieve shoulder dystocia, the doctor pulled too hard, tearing five of the baby’s spinal nerves and causing permanent Erb’s Palsy. The mother also suffered a severe fourth-degree laceration, leaving both with lasting pain, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. (Jennings, 2024)

Our client experienced negligent care at the hospital. Failure to use TEO hose and sequential compression devices (SCD) led to a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and the amputation of her left leg. (Baton Rouge, 2025)

Our 63-year-old client was admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath and swelling, suspected to be congestive heart failure. Despite clear signs of worsening respiratory distress and hypercapnia, staff failed to perform timely assessments or arrange for intubation. This delay led to an anoxic brain injury, and she tragically died as a result of medical negligence. (Jennings / Acadiana, 2024)

Our client developed numerous pressure sores throughout his body. Some became so severe that the tissue had begun to die. Pressure sores like these are not only extremely painful, but they are often preventable when proper care is provided.

Our 61-year-old client endured years of pain after her physician repeatedly dismissed her complaints following a failed hip replacement and revision surgery. Despite constant reports of severe pain, her doctor ignored signs of infection. Two years later, another specialist discovered a loosened implant and Staphylococcus Aureus infection, leading to multiple corrective surgeries, lasting pain, scarring, and emotional distress. (Ruston / Shreveport, 2025)

our client’s needs were not met, resulting in two years of severe pain. Not only did her surgeon fail to accurately recognize the source of the pain, but he also performed unnecessary surgeries, ultimately causing her more pain.

Our client suffered from permanent scarring, ongoing pain, and emotional distress from her experience. The Townsley Law Firm fought for her and secured a settlement of over $1,000,000.

Our client, a nursing home resident, was neglected until his daughter discovered him disoriented and swollen, prompting hospital admission. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and multiple staph infections before being sent back to the facility. Days later, he was found unresponsive after staff set his C-PAP incorrectly and failed to adjust it, causing carbon dioxide buildup, brain injury, and death. (Jennings, 2025)

Our client was already fighting cancer. She needed competent medical care to help her through that battle, not additional injuries caused by negligent treatment. Instead, a procedure meant to help diagnose her condition tore her esophagus, and the failed attempt to repair it caused months of unnecessary pain, suffering, and delays in the cancer treatment she desperately needed.

Our client suffered from an unsafe cervical mediastinoscopy resulting in a perforated esophagus and improper placement of an esophageal stent. She experienced multiple NPOs to treat recurring esophageal perforations, weight loss, depression and anxiety, as well as delays in her lymphoma cancer treatments. (Baton Rouge, 2020)

Our 68-year-old client’s perforated diverticulitis was mismanaged, leading to multiple surgeries and severe complications. After delayed treatment and inadequate discharge instructions, she developed a bowel obstruction, infection, and an anastomotic leak requiring repeated operations. As a result, she suffered kidney injury, malnutrition, and a stroke that caused lasting weakness on her left side. (Cameron / Sulphur, 2025)

Our 61-year-old client was severely neglected in a rehabilitation home, leading to weight loss, multiple pressure ulcers, and infection. Staff failed to monitor her brace, PEG tube, and skin condition, resulting in malnutrition, sepsis, and acute renal failure. Due to these ongoing lapses in care, she endured preventable injuries, pain, and significant emotional and financial hardship. (Kinder / Sulphur, 2025)

A young client with thyroid cancer was scheduled for radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment, but her doctor failed to advise her on the risks of treatment during pregnancy. She received a pre-treatment injection without her labs being checked, which would have shown she was pregnant. As a result, her baby was born with congenital hypothyroidism and will require lifelong treatment to avoid severe developmental effects.

Our 51-year-old client suffered a right ankle fracture surgically repaired with an ORIF. Her surgeon failed to provide appropriate post-operative antibiotics and neglected to remove infected hardware despite clear signs of infection. As a result, she developed severe MRSA and Pseudomonas infections, osteomyelitis, and acute kidney injury, requiring multiple surgeries, long-term IV antibiotics, and tendon contracture correction. (DeRidder / Beauregard, 2024)

Our 35-year-old client died after being overdosed on Dilaudid following surgery for a tibial fracture. An inexperienced nurse improperly administered excessive narcotic doses and failed to monitor his sedation, leading to respiratory arrest and irreversible brain damage. As a result of this negligence, he suffered anoxic encephalopathy and organ failure. (Lake Charles, 2024)

During labor, our client’s baby became lodged in her pelvis resulting in shoulder dystocia. Instead of following proper safety protocol, the doctor chose to pull the baby’s head too hard and too fast, resulting in the baby’s brachial plexus nerves being separated from the spinal cord and leading to a permanent Erb’s Palsy disability. (Lake Charles, 2021)

Our 79-year-old client underwent aortic valve replacement surgery and initially had intact skin. Due to the hospital staff’s failure to follow post-operative care orders and prevent pressure wounds, he developed a severe, infected bedsore. The infection progressed to sepsis and endocarditis, ultimately causing his premature death. (Lafayette, 2020)

Our client’s 7-year-old daughter, who had cerebral palsy, suffered a cervical fracture and spinal cord injury during a dental procedure under general anesthesia. Improper neck manipulation during nasoendotracheal intubation caused a traumatic fracture and severe cranio-cervical stenosis, leaving her with significant neurological deficits. She required multiple surgeries including spinal decompression, fusion, and halo fixation. (New Orleans, 2020)

Our 13-year-old client died from untreated viral myocarditis after being repeatedly misdiagnosed and neglected by medical staff. Despite clear signs of cardiac distress, neither her pediatric nurse practitioner nor the ER physician ordered proper tests or ruled out a heart condition. Instead of receiving life-saving care, she was given fluids and observed until her condition worsened, leading to her death shortly after transfer to another hospital. (Lake Charles / Beauregard, 2025)

Our 67-year-old client underwent coronary artery bypass surgery and was placed in the ICU for recovery. Despite clear physician orders, nurses failed to report critical changes in blood pressure and drainage. When he lost over 750 ml of blood in less than two hours, no physician was contacted. He suffered cardiac arrest and tragically passed away from the nursing staff’s failure to act. (Lake Charles, 2024)

Our 81-year-old client was hospitalized for COPD but was negligently given two anticoagulants and aspirin simultaneously. This medication error caused a massive internal bleed, severe anemia, kidney failure, and DIC. As a result of this preventable mistake, she tragically passed away. (Lake Charles, 2025)

Our client’s newborn son failed his initial hearing screening, but the parents and doctors were not promptly informed. This delay led to a late diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss, during which the child developed severe speech and language delays. Earlier intervention with cochlear implants could have prevented these developmental setbacks. (Houma, 2024)

Our client underwent a laparoscopic hysterectomy during which the surgeon injured her right ureter but failed to timely consult a urologist or properly address the damage. As a result, our client suffered a complete ureteral transection and bladder injury, leading to constant urine leakage and the need for corrective surgery. The poor surgical technique caused unnecessary pain, multiple surgeries, and lasting emotional and physical suffering. (Lake Charles, 2025)

Our client suffered from severe post-operative bleeding and anemia following surgery to remove a malignant sigmoid tumor. Despite repeated ER visits and imaging showing a bowel perforation, treatment was delayed for nearly three days. This negligence led to peritonitis, septic shock, multiple organ failure, and her tragic death. (Opelousas / Lafayette, 2025)

Our client, a 70-year-old nursing home resident, died in a major breach of standard of care. He was left unattended and unsupervised by staff and was found dead, having drowned in a whirlpool bath fixture. (Vivian / Shreveport, 2023)

Our 47-year-old client, with a significant cardiac history, went to the ER with chest pain and arm numbness but was discharged after one normal enzyme test. Despite an abnormal ECG indicating possible ischemia, the physician failed to consult cardiology and misattributed his symptoms to back pain. That evening, our client was found unresponsive and pronounced dead from a heart attack that proper care could have prevented. (Sulphur, 2025)

Our 40-year-old client visited the Emergency Department multiple times with severe neck and shoulder pain but was repeatedly discharged without proper testing. Days later, she was finally diagnosed with septic shock, bilateral pneumonia, and multiple organ failure. Due to the delays in diagnosis and treatment, her condition rapidly worsened, and she tragically passed away just six days after her first visit. (Lake Charles, 2020)

Our 30-year-old client suffered severe complications after a c-section when a bowel perforation went undiagnosed due to repeated nursing and physician negligence. Despite worsening pain, abnormal vital signs, and clear signs of infection, her condition was ignored for days. Emergency surgery later revealed three liters of stool in her abdomen, leading to sepsis and multiple bacterial infections caused by the surgical injury. (Lake Charles, 2025)

Our 69-year-old client went to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain but faced critical delays in diagnosis and treatment. Nearly four hours passed before doctors discovered her leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm, and over six hours before she was transferred for emergency surgery. The delay caused multisystem organ failure, and she tragically died shortly after surgery. (Shreveport, 2024)

Our 26-year-old client was diagnosed with a right testicular mass, but his doctor failed to address suspicious nodules on the left testicle seen on ultrasound. This oversight led to a second surgery for undiagnosed left testicular cancer, leaving him effectively castrated. Due to the delayed diagnosis and radiation treatment, his sperm count became insufficient to have more children. (Lake Charles, 2020)

Our 67-year-old client went to the ER with shortness of breath but was not given oxygen despite being hypertensive and tachycardic. Her doctor ignored her significant cardiac history and failed to consider a heart-related cause, discharging her after diagnosing a viral infection. Just hours later, she returned unresponsive and died from a heart attack less than four hours after her initial visit. (Oakdale, 2025)

Our client suffered a torn rotator cuff after nursing staff improperly handled him during transfer following knee surgery. This injury required additional surgery, during which he developed a severe infection. As a result, he endured multiple procedures, hyperbaric treatments, and significant pain and suffering due to the staff’s negligence. (Basile / Ville Platte, 2025)

Our 56-year-old client died after her medical team failed to recognize and respond to her known allergy to solumedrol and DuoNeb. During her second reaction, staff neglected to administer epinephrine or call an ambulance promptly, leading to prolonged oxygen deprivation and brain injury. Poor communication, delayed treatment, and improper airway management ultimately caused respiratory and cardiac arrest, resulting in her death. (Port Sulphur / Plaquemines, 2025)

Our client, pregnant with her first child, had a vaginal infection that required antibiotic treatment, but her new obstetric team failed to obtain prior records to provide needed care. The physician also neglected to order an ultrasound to monitor the baby’s condition. As a result, the untreated infection caused acute chorioamnionitis, leading to the stillbirth of her baby boy. (Calcasieu / Lake Charles, 2025)

Our client’s 12-year-old son was misdiagnosed with a knee sprain after collapsing in severe pain, despite being unable to walk. A specialist later discovered a Grade 3 slip of his left femoral epiphysis, a serious hip injury requiring surgery. The delay in proper diagnosis and treatment caused him unnecessary pain and risk of permanent damage. (Lake Charles, 2025)

Our client was mistakenly given Chantix instead of Deconex by her pharmacy. After taking the wrong medication, she experienced severe nausea, anxiety, and a racing heart, preventing her from sleeping or attending school. The pharmacy did not discover the error for seven days, causing her unnecessary distress and physical discomfort. (Sulphur, 2025)

Our 49-year-old client, a breast cancer survivor, developed severe shoulder pain after surgery to remove implants following a car accident. Imaging later revealed an 18 cm drain tube left inside her chest wall by the surgical team. This preventable error caused her unnecessary pain, anxiety, and delayed recovery. (Lake Charles, 2025)