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10 Questions to Ask a Hospital Negligence Lawyer
Suing a hospital isn’t easy. But, if you have a claim against a hospital for negligence, recovering the financial compensation you deserve could be critical to your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Fortunately, a hospital negligence lawyer can help, and...
What Damages Are Available in Hospital Medical Malpractice Cases?
Medical malpractice is a very real concern for patients in Louisiana hospitals. Patients can (and do) suffer harm due to all forms of malpractice, from triage and diagnostic errors to surgical mistakes and inadequate patient monitoring. Regardless of the specific...
What Can a Hospital Negligence Lawyer Do for My Family?
Hospital negligence is unfortunately a very real concern in Louisiana (and in other states around the country). Despite the trust we place in hospitals to provide accurate diagnoses and proper treatment, doctors, nurses, and other hospital personnel frequently make...
What To Do If You Have Concerns about Medical Malpractice in a Louisiana Hospital
If you are concerned that you or a loved one received substandard care in a Louisiana hospital, you unfortunately are not alone. Medical malpractice is far more common than it should be. From emergency rooms to delivery rooms, doctors and nurses make mistakes in...
When Can You File a Claim for Malpractice in a Louisiana Emergency Room (ER)?
When you visit an emergency room (ER), you expect to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. These are entirely reasonable expectations. As a patient, you are entitled to rely on your health care providers’ expertise—and you shouldn’t have to worry...
Alexandria, Louisiana Head-On Car Wreck Attorney in a Louisiana
Getting behind the wheel is as routine for most of us as brushing our teeth or taking a shower. We often take our routines for granted, assuming for the most part that everything will be as normal as it was the day before. But when a driver suddenly swerves into...
When Should Louisiana Parents Speak with a Birth Injury Attorney?
Birth injuries resulting from medical negligence are tragic. They are also alarmingly common. Each year, tens of thousands of newborns in the United States are diagnosed with birth injuries that could – and should – have been prevented with appropriate medical care....
When Should You Hire an Attorney for Hospital Negligence in Louisiana?
What are your legal rights when you go to the hospital? While this shouldn’t be a concern, it is a question that far too many patients and families in Louisiana face on a daily basis. Hospital negligence is commonplace, and mistakes in the hospital setting often lead...
What Should I NOT Do After a Car Accident in Alexandria, LA?
In a previous article, we discussed 10 steps to take after a car accident in Louisiana. We explained how important it is to make sure you see a doctor and follow your doctor’s advice, and we discussed ways you could help make sure your attorney has the information...
How Do You Seek Compensation for a Distracted Driving Accident in Louisiana?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident with a distracted driver, proving that the driver was distracted will be an important step in the recovery process. No matter how obvious it may seem that the other driver was at fault, their insurance company will not pay...