Medical Malpractice

Our medical malpractice attorneys will schedule a  consultation to listen to your story and determine if we think you have grounds for a case in Louisiana. In order to have a valid case, you must be able to prove that your doctor or healthcare provider was negligent in the diagnosis or care they provided. Common types of medical malpractice cases handled by Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden include:

Failure to Diagnose and Misdiagnosis: When a doctor fails to diagnose a medical condition in timely manner and symptoms have progressed and the condition has have gone untreated, this can be a failure to diagnose. A misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor makes an incorrect diagnosis. A failure to diagnose or misdiagnose does not always prove malpractice which is why it is important to work with an experienced medical malpractice legal team. In addition, we have a network of medical experts who assist us in evaluating the viability of cases and who often serve as expert witnesses during litigation.

Surgical Errors: Surgical errors can cause catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. (link to Wrongful Death) These cases typically involve operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical instruments in a patient, anesthesia errors and infections caused by the failure to sanitize equipment. When these types of surgical mistakes happen, you may have legal options to recover compensation.

Medication Errors: Medical negligence includes medication errors involving prescription or over-the-counter drugs that cause serious injuries or wrongful death. (link to Wrongful Death) These mistakes can be made not only by doctors, but also by pharmacists or nurses administering a drug. If you suspect a preventable medication error caused injuries to you or a loved one, the lawyers at Vamvoras Antoon Attorneys at Law have helped many clients in Louisiana obtain settlements and receive justice.

Failure to Monitor: When medical professionals fail to monitor a patient, deterioration can occur. Failure to monitor often involves negligence in following up after surgery or a medical treatment – which can happen in a recovery room just after surgery or even days or weeks later. Monitoring the progress of patients is a critical part of providing quality medical care and not doing so can cause serious harm or death.