Medical Malpractice

It used to be a very rare thing for a patient or their family to hear an apology from a doctor – even when they had clearly made a mistake or been negligent. They’d been taught to fear – and rightfully so – that an apology could be used against them in a malpractice...

We’ve seen multiple instances where nursing homes were woefully unprepared to deal with the effects of weather events on their facilities and their residents. One of these occurred last year during Hurricane Ida. Over 800 residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes...

Medical malpractice is very dangerous for patients. A significant error could lead to serious injuries or death in some cases. It’s not always easy to know when medical malpractice has taken place, but it’s possible to put together the pieces and start a case once you...

Anyone can make an honest mistake, but most of these do not lead to physical harm or death. However, medical malpractice on the part of a healthcare provider can harm you or lead to a loved one’s death. Medical errors are preventable in nearly all situations, which is...

You know something is wrong with you, but it takes a medical doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms. A headache could be a warning sign of a brain tumor, high blood pressure or a stroke. It could also just be a sign of dehydration. You rely on doctors to...

Many people, when they go in to see a doctor and find out that the person is younger than they thought, will make some remark about hoping that they're qualified or that they can do a good job. They may say it in jest, but this is a real concern. People sometimes have...

When you go in to meet with your doctor, you certainly have a right to expect high-caliber medical care. Malpractice, after all, is when that care falls below the accepted levels in the industry. This doesn't mean doctors are perfect, but simply that they have to...

To many people, medical malpractice involves a surgeon operating on the wrong part of the body or a pharmacist dispensing the wrong drug. They associate malpractice claims with dramatic and obvious mistakes.  While those are certainly common forms of malpractice,...

When people in Baton Rouge experience unfamiliar health problems, they might consult with a medical professional to be diagnosed and treated. However, there is no guarantee they would receive the standard of medical care owed to them by the physician. Getting familiar...

A hernia forms when fatty tissue or an organ pushes through surrounding tissue or weakened muscles. It typically causes a bulge in the area where the hernia formed. In some cases, the blood supply to the organ or tissue bulging through a small opening is cut off,...