Any major motor vehicle collision can result in devastating and costly injuries or even death. Collisions between semi trucks and smaller average vehicles are even more likely to cause catastrophic results due to the massive size and weight differences between the...
When you need urgent medical help, you turn to your closest emergency room. You should not leave with a more significant health issue than when you went in. Medical malpractice in emergency rooms in Louisiana happens for a variety of reasons. Learn about three leading...
Modern medicine often gives doctors a variety of options for treating injuries, illnesses and other maladies. If your treatment plan includes surgery, your physician should discuss the procedure with you. He or she should also inform you of any risks before you head...
If a physician tells you that you have cancer, this diagnosis can be a significant and even traumatic life event. You may have to make drastic lifestyle changes and endure different types of treatments. According to that National Cancer Institute, approximately 39.5%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Louisiana mothers like you rely on healthcare to make your labor as safe and free of injury as possible. At Schwalben Law Firm, we work toward providing you with vital information that can be used to protect your health. In worst case scenarios, you can use this...
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...