Medical Malpractice Attorneys

When doctors and nurses do not follow standard procedures, the results can be devastating, including lasting injury or death. Medical professionals should be held accountable for mistakes and malpractice, but medical malpractice lawsuits are very expensive and very difficult to win. You need to start with the right attorneys to have any hope of recovering compensation.

The Townsley Law Firm has the experience and the resources to take on medical malpractice litigation. Members of our legal team have unique medical backgrounds that help us evaluate, investigate and prove malpractice claims. Our medical malpractice attorneys handle cases in Calcasieu Parish, southwest Louisiana and statewide.

Our law office in Lake Charles offers free consultations. Call 337-377-0584 or email us now.

Recovering Compensation For All Types Of Medical Malpractice

As one of the largest medical malpractice firms in Louisiana, we have recovered compensation for all types of medical negligence, including:

• Injuries during childbirth, including harm to the mother, nerve damage and other harm to the baby
• Surgery and anesthesia errors that occur in the operating room while preparing for procedures or afterward
• Medication problems due to errors caused by pharmacists, doctors and other medical professionals
• Missed illness diagnosis, such as cancer or other time-sensitive illnesses or urgent conditions
• Malpractice in hospitals caused by anyone on the staff or during a hospital stay
• Malpractice in nursing homes, including bed sores and lack of attention to other patient needs
• Loss of a loved one to wrongful death caused by negligence of another party

Our Medical Insights Are A Key Advantage

Potential medical malpractice claims must go through a medical review panel — three physicians who practice in the same specialty or related area of medicine. We prepare a package that explains the case. The panel determines whether there was a breach in the accepted standard of care. If the panelists are unanimous in finding negligence, the medical providers may be willing to settle the claim. If the panelists are split or vote thumbs down, the claim may or may not be worth pursuing.

Our highly qualified lawyers have the ability to objectively review potential claims and the resources to pursue a good case all the way to trial if necessary. Todd Townsley has over 30 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. Damon Beard’s undergraduate degree in microbiology and pre-med and his experience in the medical community also help us explore and manage malpractice claims. We also have an experienced paralegal who only handles medical cases.

Five Red Flags Of Possible Medical Malpractice

Some of the most common signs of medical malpractice include:

• Misdiagnosis or late diagnosis: While some conditions are difficult to detect, medical providers must conduct reasonable testing and assessment of symptoms.
• Objects in the body or other problems after surgery: A negligent surgeon may leave surgical equipment, such as tools or gauze, in the body. Accidental organ perforation can also cause a variety of symptoms and pose a major threat to the patient.
• Failure to inform you of risks: If your provider does not fully explain the risks of a procedure, you might not be able to make the best decisions for your health.
• Death during a procedure or in a medical facility: Serious illnesses and injuries may cause death. However, medical staff must take every precaution to prevent death. Medication errors, anesthesia errors and other issues could lead to an otherwise avoidable loss.
• Staffing shortages or training gaps: If medical providers are overwhelmed, lack supplies or lack proper training, they cannot provide the necessary level of care to patients.

Sometimes, the provider, hospital or treatment facility will report errors to the patient or their family directly. Unfortunately, many errors go undetected or unreported. It is often up to the patient or family to show evidence of malpractice.

Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers can work with you to assess the situation. If a medical error harmed you or your loved one, we will hold the provider accountable for your injuries or loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice

At Townsley Law Firm, we serve clients in a wide range of medical malpractice cases. Our experience has taught us the ins-and-outs of Louisiana medical negligence law. Even if you suspect there might be malpractice from your injuries, you should contact us right away. Here are some common questions we get from clients about their medical malpractice matter.

How do I know if a procedure that went wrong is due to malpractice?

Most people who eventually sue for malpractice start their case by asking this question. Simply put, an investigation must take place. You are entitled to know what went wrong and there are people who can represent you.

What are the signs of medical malpractice?

There are more obvious signs that might trace to malpractice, such as irregular pain or bleeding following a procedure. There are also signs as simple as receiving incorrect medication or a doctor admitting they made a mistake in your diagnosis. While these can appear somewhat harmless, they could be signs of a bigger problem that ultimately entitles you to compensation.

What should I do after being a victim of medical malpractice?

If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice and you are in serious pain, contact a trusted medical professional. Then, as soon as you are able, hire an attorney.

How much is my medical malpractice claim worth?

Medical malpractice claims vary. But due to the delicate nature of medical practices and the value of human life, settlements can be quite high.

Do I need a lawyer for my medical malpractice case?

If medical malpractice is suspected, claims must go through a medical review panel. See our medical malpractice page for more information about this step. A lawyer will thoroughly examine every detail of the medical incident or incidents.

How long does it take to get money from a doctor or hospital that you choose to sue for malpractice?

Before someone can sue a hospital or doctor or other healthcare provider, Louisiana law says that the injured person has to go before a panel of three doctors who will state in an opinion whether they think the healthcare provider did something wrong. Then, an injured person can file a suit. Consequently, the medical malpractice claim normally takes longer to resolve than any other type of injury claim.

How much money can I recover from an injury that a hospital, doctor, or other healthcare provider caused?

The most you can recover in Louisiana is $500,000.00, and payment for your medical expenses. If future medical is needed, the Patient’s Compensation Fund or the state may elect to pay the future medical bills as they are incurred rather than pay them in a lump sum.

Do You Have A Medical Malpractice Case?

A bad outcome of medical care or even a loved one’s death is not necessarily malpractice. There is a high threshold to prove that the medical staff deviated from the standard of care. Our attorneys have the experience to investigate and prove cases where medical malpractice played a role in injury or death. If proper care was not given to you or your loved one, you may have a malpractice claim.

Our unique qualifications and great relationships with local physicians enable us to get on top of the cases from the very beginning to put our clients in the best position to recover compensation. We work with top medical experts in Louisiana and nationwide to establish wrongdoing and maximize damages for the devastating aftermath in the lives of our clients.

Free Case Evaluation For Your Medical Negligence Claim

Need more information? We will take your medical malpractice concerns seriously, counseling you through every step. For a free consultation and case evaluation, call our medical malpractice attorneys at 337-377-0584 or email our office. Se habla español.