Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
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,...
Summer’s “100 Deadliest Days” a dangerous time to be on the road
When you hit the road in Louisiana during the summer months, your odds of encountering teen drivers increase considerably, as many drivers in this age group are out of school for the summer and therefore more likely to be on the state’s roadways. At the law firm...
Newborn baby dropped, receives unauthorized ultrasound
The birth of a baby in Louisiana should be a joyous occasion, and many parents preserve the memory through video recording. However, one father in Arizona ended up recording a nightmare scenario when the doctor who was delivering his twin daughters accidentally...
What injuries can occur during labor and childbirth?
Louisiana mothers like you rely on healthcare to make your labor as safe and free of injury as possible. At , we work toward providing you with vital information that can be used to protect your health. In worst case scenarios, you can use...
Two trucks collide, spill fish on Louisiana interstate
The name of the Bonnet Carre Spillway in New Orleans, Louisiana, seemed particularly apt approximately a week ago when a dump truck and an 18-wheeler collided, causing the semi truck's cargo of frozen fish to spill across Interstate 10. The collision...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
As many drivers in Louisiana are aware, distracted driving is increasingly becoming a problem across the country. Electronic devices are a major distraction for drivers, but they are by far not the only one. This month, drivers everywhere can benefit with a recap on...
What’s the best way to handle a cancer misdiagnosis?
No one wants to learn that they have cancer, which is why it's so easy to feel a sense of relief when you receive a diagnosis of a less serious illness. Unfortunately, it's possible for your medical team to make a mistake, thus leading to a delayed cancer diagnosis....
What can happen if you leave the hospital too early?
It is understandable to not enjoy being admitted to the hospital and want to get out as soon as possible. However, you and other Louisiana residents should understand the potential complications of being discharged before you are ready. When your doctor says you are...
Overconfident driving and fatal car crashes
All sorts of behaviors can make a deadly car crash more likely, whether a person gets in their car after drinking excessively or decides to ignore the speed limit because they need to get to work on time. However, some drivers are overconfident, and this can...