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We trust medical professionals with our lives and the lives of our family members. When these professionals make mistakes, trust is breached and can result in devastating injuries that can diminish the quality of our lives forever. According to the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys’s (ABPLA), medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient.
The negligence might be the result of errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. If a health care provider’s negligence causes someone an injury, and it can be proven, it is likely medical malpractice.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a medical mistake made by a medical professional, it’s important to have the right personal injury law firm that will fight for you to get you the compensation you deserve.
In an article posted by npr.org, it states that a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine says medical errors rank as the third leading cause of death in the United States.
It continues to say that about 250,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors. Note that this statistic just covers people killed in hospitals. People who die as a result of medical care after they leave the facility are not included in this figure. This does not even account for the thousands of preventable illnesses and injuries caused by medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice may occur for a variety of different reasons. At Craig A. Davis, APLC, we handle all types of medical malpractice cases, including:
Determining fault in a medical negligence or malpractice situation may be difficult. There could even be multiple parties responsible. Contact our medical malpractice attorney to help determine who is liable for the medical error that caused your injury or the death of your loved one.
Doctors are not the only ones that can be held accountable for their actions through medical malpractice claims. There are several different healthcare providers who are in a position to violate the standard level of care and to needlessly harm you or a loved one.
If you think you have a case for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Louisiana, contact our Lafayette medical malpractice lawyer. We have over 30 years of experience going after medical professionals who have broken trust with their patients. Our attorney isn’t afraid to fight to get you and your family your deserved compensation. We pride ourselves on being tough negotiators who will fight to get you the financial accountability you deserve. If you’re not offered a fair deal, our top-rated Louisiana trial attorneys won’t hesitate to bring your medical malpractice lawsuit to a jury.
Medical malpractice is about negligence. In the state of Louisiana, healthcare providers are expected to provide a level of care that would be expected of them, given their education, training, and experience.
If a healthcare provider makes a mistake or is reckless, they can be considered negligent and, in turn, financially responsible for harm caused. When you suffer injuries or experience the wrongful death of a family member because of a medical error, you reserve the right to file a claim against the provider.
In Louisiana, you need to be able to prove negligence on the medical providers behalf, and you must do that by:
In the state of Louisiana, you have very short time to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. The statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases is just one year from the date of the act of medical negligence, or the date the injury or illness is discovered.
Hiring a Louisiana medical malpractice lawyer helps you to focus on your recovery while the lawyer focuses on your financial future. We will fight and help you secure compensation for:
What exactly is medical malpractice?
Legal definitions vary slightly from state to state, but as a general rule, medical malpractice (also known as medical negligence) means that a health care provider caused injury or death to a patient by failing to act within the applicable standard of care. Essentially, a physician or other health care provider commits medical malpractice and is negligent when he or she fails to act in a reasonable way under the circumstances and the unreasonable conduct causes harm.
Who can I sue for my medical malpractice case?
Any health care professional who is in a position of trust owes you a duty of care and is licensed and provides professional medical service to you. This includes the doctors, nurse practitioners, or hospital staff. Lab or x-ray technicians with certain qualifications for operating advanced medical equipment or interpreting results of tests, as well as a facility or company, may also be liable for malpractice. Many times, a hospital, an ambulance company, a pharmacy, or a nursing home will be subject to a lawsuit.
My doctor made a mistake and admitted it. Do I have a malpractice case?
Talk to an experienced medical malpractice or medical negligence attorney to see if you have a case. If your doctor’s actions did not meet the expected standard of care, then the answer may be “yes.” Damages may be recoverable for you under medical malpractice laws.
What is the "Prescriptive Period"?
Louisiana calls their statute of limitations for filing medical malpractice lawsuits the “prescriptive period“. Claimants have one year from the date of the malpractice, or one year from when you knew or should have known malpractice occurred, but in no event longer than three years to file a request for review by a panel.
Can you sue a doctor for malpractice in Louisiana if my private health information was disclosed to someone without my authorization?
Yes, if the disclosure causes some kind of harm to the patient, such as loss of employment or severely negative backlash against their reputation.
For over 30 years, Craig and his team have helped thousands of personal injury victims pursue compensation for damages owed to them. We are dedicated to providing competent, compassionate legal support and giving you and your family the personalized attention you deserve. Our lawyers are committed to fighting for your rights and helping you recover maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Give us a call today. Our conversations are always free, and you don’t pay anything unless we win your case!
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