One of the most common surgeries in Louisiana is an appendectomy. This is the removal of the appendix. This small organ is not needed for normal body function, so removing it is perfectly okay. If it gets infected, removal can save a person's life. However, a with any...
Medical Malpractice
How to be an advocate for your health
With the number of reported medical errors reaching an all-time high, it is becoming more important than ever for you and your loved ones in the North Louisiana area to stand up for yourselves. Doctors are human and prone to making mistakes, but the consequences of...
The risks of botched plastic surgeries
Reality television is making plastic surgery seem like something minor that everyone should have done. Teens in Louisiana are being encouraged to get butt implants and lip fillers. It is highly acceptable in our society. While it is great that people are not being...
Beware of defective medical devices
Beware of defective medical devices At the Louisiana law firm of & Associates, we understand the devastation that a defective medical device can cause you. Maybe the device was improperly manufactured. Maybe your physician used it for...
Recent birth control pill recall
Recalls of medications in Louisiana can have long-lasting effects. Sometimes patients may not be aware of the recall and keep using the medication. In some cases, damage is already done once a recall is made. According to Time, in May 2017, there was a recall on birth...
How can I stay safe onboard a vessel?
Maritime occupations are among the most dangerous in Louisiana. There are many risks aboard a vessel that can lead to serious accidents and fatalities. It is essential that every vessel is properly prepared to head out on the water and all precautions are taken to...
What is the Medical Review Panel?
If you are a Louisiana resident who has suffered injury or other loss due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse or health care facility, you deserve to be compensated. When considering whether or not to bring a medical malpractice suit, be aware that your case must be...
Preventing medication errors
Medication errors can cause major health problems and even lead to death in Louisiana. Most errors of this kind are a result of human error. The good news, though, is this means they are preventable. Patients and caregivers can do their part to help stop medication...
Items may be left behind following a procedure
Millions of people across the country enter the operating room each year, both for simple procedures and more complicated operations. While most expect to leave the OR in better shape than they entered, many do not anticipate leaving with a surgical souvenir that was...
Birth control recall due to packaging mistake
Women across Louisiana and the nation should take a look at their birth control. WRAL reports that a pharmaceutical company has issued a recall on a lot of birth control pills that have been placed into the package incorrectly. The lot at issue put placebo pills into...