Medical Malpractice

You certainly expect your doctor to listen to you when you go in for an appointment. The first step in making a proper diagnosis should simply be getting information from the patient. Additionally, if you’ve been dealing with a serious condition, you’re probably very...

There are examples of medical malpractice that are so severe and so easily preventable that they are called "never events" -- mistakes that should never happen. But never events do happen in New Orleans-area hospitals, usually with devastating results for patients and...

In Louisiana, there is an issue: There is a $500,000 cap on medical malpractice damages. That limit hasn’t been changed since 1975, which makes it difficult for injured parties to collect the money they need. It’s important for you to reach out to an attorney as soon...

A huge component of the doctor-patient relationship is trust. When you visit your doctor complaining of certain symptoms that are concerning you, you'll need to trust that they will act competently using the medical expertise that they have acquired to diagnose you...

When you go to a doctor because you have unusual symptoms or you seek care in a hospital because of a traumatic accident, you expect that receiving medical attention will improve your condition, not worsen it. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is a rampant issue in...

Surgery is an event that can leave you with mixed emotions. You feel that undergoing a procedure will prove beneficial as it is supposed to address a serious medical condition. Of course, surgery also comes with risks that make you feel nervous.Any operation could...

When it comes to medical malpractice claims, Louisiana is a bit more complicated than other states.Here are three important things to know about medical malpractice claims in Louisiana. 1. Your medical malpractice claim must go before a medical review panel.Before a...

Most health care providers will do whatever it takes to provide the highest possible level of care for every patient. Unfortunately, there are times when this doesn't happen. As a result, a patient can be injured or even killed.If you believe you have a medical...

When you hear the phrase "medical negligence" what comes to mind? Most people think about a doctor or surgeon making a mistake that causes serious injury, illness or even death.While it's possible that a physician or surgeon could make an error, there are other forms...

As a patient, you hope to receive the best medical treatment at all times. When this happens, you find yourself in position to improve your health and move on with your life.Unfortunately, there are times when this doesn't happen. Instead, a medical professional, such...