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Deciding to pursue a medical malpractice claim is not a simple undertaking. If you or a family member have been injured due to medical negligence, asserting your right to seek compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and other damages is a complicated process. You need the assistance of a medical malpractice lawyer that can provide the knowledge, skill, and…

Before many major medical treatments like surgery, patients are required to sign a consent form to confirm that the patient understands what procedure will be performed, the risks and benefits of undergoing the procedure, as well as other treatment options. The medical consent form is designed to protect the physician, surgeon, and medical facility from liability while informing the patient…

  Any time a patient believes he has been injured because of medical negligence, errors, or mistakes, he may think he has a medical malpractice claim. However, pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit is typically a long and expensive process. Not all injuries are significant enough to warrant the time and money that would be required to hold a medical professional…

When a misdiagnosis, medication error, or medical procedure is performed incorrectly causing injury, the patient suffers due to a mistake by a medical professional. However, although the patient is not to blame, most victims of medical malpractice wish there was a way they could have prevented it from occurring. There are certainly some steps a patient can take to protect…

Nursing homes are intended to provide full-time medical and personal care for those who cannot care for themselves. This is an important responsibility, both to provide the care needed and to prevent any harm or injury to the patients. When a nursing home injury occurs, it can often be due to poor planning or negligent care on the part of…

It is an unfortunate fact that many children are born with birth defects, ranging from minor to serious. In the U.S., the CDC estimates 120,000 children are born each year with some type of birth defect, some of which can cause serious disability or even death. Some are preventable, others are not. When a child is born with a birth…

It can be heartbreaking to find out your loved one has been injured, especially when you sought professional care for his health and welfare. For the elderly, this professional care often comes from nursing homes which are given the responsibility of providing care and protection for their patients. If your loved one is injured through carelessness or neglect in a…

Delivering a child can be one of the most impactful moments of your life. Even with the pain and discomfort that accompanies childbirth, it remains a beautiful and exciting event. While every pregnancy and delivery come with some risks for the expecting mother and child, many of these can be mitigated by an experienced medical team. Unfortunately, in some cases…

Medical malpractice is a specialized area of personal injury law put in place to protect patients who have been injured due to poor medical care. Medical malpractice attorneys are experts in helping their clients obtain compensation for injuries from doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals that have caused them harm during medical treatment. At Nelson & Hammons, we are honored…

Medical malpractice comes in many shapes and forms. From misdiagnosis and mistreatment to surgical errors and patient-care negligence. When a patient is harmed due to any act or omission of duty by a medical professional who deviates from normal practice, they may be a victim of medical malpractice. If you or a family member has been injured in Louisiana due…