You rely on your medical team to diagnose any concerns in a timely and accurate manner. When this happens, you give yourself the opportunity to make a fast and full recovery. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. There are many commonly misdiagnosed conditions,...
Medical Malpractice
Allergens and their relation to medical malpractice
Louisiana residents trust doctors and medical staff with their lives. Unfortunately, there are instances in which negligence can bring a patient into harm's way. Today, we examine how allergens are tied to medical malpractice. FindLaw examines some common examples of...
The difference between medical malpractice and battery
Louisiana residents rely on medical practitioners to provide them with safe ways to care for themselves and their loved ones. When those standards aren't met, it can cause critical damage and long-lasting ripples in a person's life. Today, we will take a look at the...
Why do birth injuries still happen?
You may think that birth injuries to newborn children and mothers are next to impossible. Birth has become extraordinarily safe over the last few decades. That makes it all the more distressing if you experience one of these tragic incidents. Any doctor is likely...
What causes cerebral palsy?
If your child receives a diagnosis of cerebral palsy in Louisiana, you may have questions about what caused it. Similarly, if you are soon to give birth to a child, you may want to know if there is anything you can do to prevent your child from developing cerebral...
Why are medical malpractice cases hard to pinpoint?
Louisiana residents like you trust your medical professionals, often with your life. It makes sense that emotions run deep when anything goes wrong. is here to help explain what medical malpractice is, as well as why it can be hard to pin...
Complications associated with forceps deliveries
When you prepare to give birth in a Louisiana hospital, chances are, you read up on the traditional birthing process as well as possible alternative procedures you may need to have, such as Cesarean sections. In some situations, however, doctors decide it might be...
What errors can cause fatigue among hospital staff?
Louisiana residents trust that hospitals will be there to help them in their time of need. However, accidents and mistakes can happen anywhere, especially in environments where the employees are tired and overworked. Here are some of the ways that fatigue can affect...
Common pharmaceutical mistakes that can affect you
Plenty of people in Louisiana see a pharmacist on a somewhat regular basis. Whether it's to pick up medicines to treat temporary illnesses, or for longer-lasting conditions that need to be monitored, pharmacies are a big part of many people's lives. However, even...
Polypharmacy could increase interaction risks
Did you know that many Louisiana residents, especially seniors, are in a state of polypharmacy? This practice of taking many prescription drugs at the same time is not necessarily injurious all by itself, but each new pharmaceutical you take...