You expect surgery to improve your health, not create new medical problems. Still, some procedures may lead to complications that continue long after you leave the hospital. A nicked bile duct offers one example. This injury may occur during gallbladder surgery and...
A delayed diagnosis can have serious consequences. In Louisiana, where many communities rely on a limited number of hospitals, especially in rural or underserved areas, delayed diagnoses can quickly turn treatable conditions into life-altering or even fatal outcomes....
The arrival of a new baby brings immense joy and excitement to families across Louisiana. But beneath this happiness lies the reality that childbirth carries significant risks. When doctors must intervene with delivery tools like forceps or vacuum extractors, even...
You’re dealing with a medical injury that’s turned your life upside down, and now you’re drowning in legal terms you never wanted to learn. What are the 4 D’s of medical malpractice in Louisiana? It’s one of those questions that keeps you up at night when you’re...
You’re watching medical bills pile up while wondering if you’ve already missed your chance to take action. The Louisiana Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations question keeps you up at night, and honestly, Louisiana’s system doesn’t make it easy to figure out....
Medical malpractice leaves you drowning in medical bills while fighting for answers that never seem to come. You’re probably asking yourself “How To File A Medical Malpractice Claim in Louisiana?” because the system feels designed to exhaust you before you even start....
Want to learn more about Louisiana Medical Malpractice Laws? What specific part concerns you most? At our firm, we guide clients through these complex regulations while protecting reputations, securing proper compensation, and making sure deadlines don’t sneak up on...
Yes, Louisiana does have a medical malpractice cap. It’s set at $500,000. That limit’s strict. How long have you been dealing with this situation? At Lee M. Schwalben, M.D., J.D., LLC, we’ve seen many clients confused about their rights, the timeline for filing, what...
You might think of the hospital as the safest place to be when your body is vulnerable, but the opposite may be true. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 75,000 Americans die from infections they developed during a hospital stay. Here, we delve into...
In Louisiana, individuals alleging medical malpractice must first present their claims to a Medical Review Panel (MRP) before initiating a lawsuit against a healthcare provider. This process, mandated by the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act, serves as a preliminary...