Houma Medical Malpractice Lawyer

An instance of medical malpractice can leave patients and their families feeling angry and overwhelmed. In addition to the original illness or injury, medical malpractice victims are faced with a new medical problem that may be life-threatening. How will they pay the medical bills? What will happen if a spouse or parent is no longer able to contribute to the household? If you are facing these questions, speak with a Houma medical malpractice lawyer today.

Hospitals and their insurance carriers have teams of lawyers working to protect them from risk and expense. To obtain full and fair compensation, you will need an experienced accident attorney to be your advocate. To schedule an appointment with our Houma medical malpractice lawyers, please call today.

Types of Injuries Caused by Malpractice

Any health care provider, including hospitals, clinics, surgeons, doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists, can practice a lower-than-acceptable standard of care. The hospital or clinic may also be liable if it failed to hire competent staff, provide adequate supervision or perform proper credentialing. Some of the most common types of malpractice that a Houma medical malpractice attorney can assist with include:
  • Surgical errors
  • Birth injuries
  • Medication errors
  • Negligent postoperative care
  • Failure to diagnose
  • Misdiagnosis
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Nursing home negligence
Our firm works with medical experts who review all malpractice claims and help us gather and analyze medical records and other evidence. We carefully evaluate medical malpractice claims and will tell you upfront if we do not believe we can obtain a favorable result for you.

Importance of a Houma Medical Malpractice Attorney

In order to file the strongest claim possible and seek recovery for any damages sustained due to the hospital or doctor’s negligence, seek the counsel of an experienced Houma medical malpractice lawyers today. With many years of experience across a wide variety of negligence cases, our attorneys are ready to assist you. Call today.

Parishes & Areas We Serve

Our Houma office serves injured clients across the Bayou Region and southeast Louisiana. Click your parish to learn more about how we handle cases in your community: For a full overview of our personal injury practice across the region, visit our Houma personal injury lawyer hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Louisiana?

One year from the date of the malpractice, or one year from the date you discovered (or should have discovered) the malpractice — with an absolute three-year outer limit (Louisiana R.S. 9:5628). These deadlines are strict, so contact an attorney immediately if you suspect malpractice.

Do I need a medical review panel before filing a lawsuit?

Yes. Louisiana law requires most medical malpractice claims to first go through a Medical Review Panel (Louisiana R.S. 40:1231.8). The panel reviews evidence and issues an opinion before you can file in court. Skipping this step can get your case dismissed.

What is the cap on damages in a Louisiana medical malpractice case?

Louisiana caps total recovery (excluding future medical care) at $500,000 plus future medical expenses under Louisiana R.S. 40:1231.2. Catastrophic injuries can still recover full future medical needs through the Patient’s Compensation Fund.

How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?

Malpractice requires four elements: a doctor-patient relationship, a breach of the standard of care, an injury caused by that breach, and damages. Bad outcomes alone aren’t malpractice. We review your medical records with experienced medical experts to determine if you have a case.

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