Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
The impact of cancer misdiagnosis on patients
Cancer misdiagnosis makes it difficult or even impossible for patients to access life-saving medical care. An incorrect diagnosis is the leading cause of medical malpractice injury and death in the United States, affecting about 12 million Americans and causing up to...
How to prepare for an accident before it happens
Every time you get in your car, you are at risk of getting into an injurious or even a fatal crash. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that in 2018 in Louisiana, 768 people died in car accidents. Although not every car accident is fatal, you should...
A missing semitruck Mansfield bar may put your life at risk
Regardless of where you drive in Louisiana, you are apt to encounter at least one tractor-trailer. After all, commercial vehicles transport necessary goods across the Pelican State. If a semitruck has certain modifications, though, your life may be in danger. While...
Louisiana review process for medical malpractice
When a person experiences complications that result from a doctor's negligence, he or she may be eligible for medical malpractice damages. This type of legal claim is subject to a strict state review process. Explore the steps that occur when you file a medical...
Underride accidents cause major concerns
Any accident involving a passenger vehicle and a semi truck is serious. The size and weight difference between the two types of vehicles often causes serious damage and physical injuries. Deaths in such accidents are not uncommon. Because passenger vehicles and large...
Misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia
Information provided by the Alzheimer's Association indicates that by 2025, more than 100,000 Louisiana residents aged 65 or older may find themselves living with Alzheimer’s disease. The debilitating, dementia-producing disorder ranks as the sixth most common cause...
The impact of a cancer misdiagnosis
People in Lake Charles place a great deal of faith in the opinions offered by their doctors. There is a good reason behind this, as such professionals often have years of both experience and education to back up their claims. Yet even with their impressive...
What to do if your surgeon performed the wrong surgery
Having surgery is not usually a small ordeal and, while it may be necessary to improve your health and well-being, can involve extensive recovery time and both physical and emotional stress. Coming out of an operation and finding out that your highly qualified surgeon...
Steps to take when a medical procedure goes wrong
In medicine, preventable surgical mistakes are commonly called "never events" because they should never happen to patients. Despite this name, every year thousands of people experience serious medical issues due to surgical errors. If you or a loved one had a medical...
Choosing the right surgeon will put your mind at ease
If you require any type of surgery, it's critical to understand the details of the procedure and who will perform it. Choosing the right surgeon is easier said than done, especially if you're ill and unable to put a lot of time into the search process. Fortunately,...