Category: Medical Malpractice

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December - 2023

What Are the Legal Rights of Patients in Cases of Misread X-Rays in New Orleans?

Medical malpractice is a term that sends shivers down the spine of anyone who entrusts their health to medical professionals. Among the many ways medical malpractice can occur, misread x-rays stand out due to their […]

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September - 2023

The Impact of Louisiana’s “Lost Chance” Doctrine on Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice claims are complex personal injury cases, and they can be difficult to navigate without the assistance of a skilled attorney. One aspect of medical malpractice law in Louisiana that is particularly important to […]

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September - 2023

Medical Malpractice: Understanding Medication and Pharmacy Errors

Medication and pharmacy errors can lead to grave consequences for the victim. In this blog post, we discuss these errors, the distinct roles of physicians and pharmacists in the process, and liability when errors occur. […]

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June - 2023

The Role of the State Medical Board in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Cases

If you’re considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Orleans, you should be aware that the process has its complexities. Patients in New Orleans who have been injured due to the negligence of a […]

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May - 2023

Who is Liable for a Missed Injury?

A missed injury can have severe consequences for patients, causing unnecessary pain, suffering, and death. Missed injury rates can vary between 1.3% and 39%, with up to 22.3% of missed injuries being clinically significant. A […]

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February - 2023

The Role of Mediation in Baton Rouge Medical Malpractice Cases

If you are involved in a Baton Rouge medical malpractice case headed to court, you should know that litigating a medical malpractice case is expensive, time-consuming, and risky. However, your attorney may be able to […]

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February - 2023

The Importance of Early Intervention in Birth Injury Cases in New Orleans

In New Orleans, once a child suffers an injury during birth, detecting the signs and symptoms is the top priority and the number one step toward the right path. Although modern medicine has long provided […]

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August - 2022

How to Find the Right Medical Malpractice Attorney in New Orleans

We trust medical professionals to help make us feel better when ill or injured. However, that’s not always the case. Avoidable medical mistakes are among the leading causes of death in the U.S., only behind […]

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April - 2022

Is a Birth Defect Always a Birth Injury?

Birth defects and injuries occur in thousands of babies every year. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. While birth defects are sometimes unavoidable (such as a cleft palate), most […]

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February - 2022

Know the Signs of Heart Attacks – They May be Missed in the Emergency Room

Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) strike without mercy against men and women of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Every 40 seconds, someone experiences a heart attack in the United States; that’s 805,000 heart attacks a year. […]

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November - 2021

Can I Sue a Hospice for Wrongful Death?

Medical facilities, including hospices, are obligated by law to provide a reasonable standard of care to patients. Since those in the care of hospice personnel are terminally ill or receiving palliative treatment, they are often […]

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March - 2021

What Causes Cerebral Palsy?

Over 10,000 babies are born with cerebral palsy each year, and more than a million Americans currently live with this condition, but not many people know what it is, or what causes it. As March […]

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