Medical malpractice claims and lawsuits can occur after a person has been injured by the negligent or careless actions of a physician, psychiatrist, nurse, chiropractor, dentist, podiatrist, hospital, or any other health care provider.

When a person is injured because someone made a medical error (but the action/error is not considered a crime), the negligent party is said to have done a civil wrong or a "tort" that can be the grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit.

When a person is held legally responsible for hurting someone, he or she can be held liable and ordered to pay damages, known as compensatory damages. These damages are an effort to restore the injured person to the state that he or she was in prior to getting hurt.

In certain cases, punitive damages may be awarded in an effort to punish the negligent wrongdoer.

The Berniard Law Firm handles a wide range of medical malpractice cases for clients that have been injured by a medical provider in Louisiana, including cases involving:

• Delayed diagnosis
• Missed diagnosis
• Anesthesia errors
• Lack of informed consent
• Surgical injuries
• Orthopedic injuries
• Obstetric injuries
• Delivery/labor injuries
• Birth injuries
• Spinal cord stimulator injuries
• Prescription error
• Prescription misfills
• Improper behavior by a physician or another health care provider
• Nursing home abuse
• Patient neglect

Injuries due to medical malpractice can be serious and life changing. Berniard Law Firm will help you deal with your immediate goals of getting your medical bills taken care of, ensuring that you do not lose any wages while you recover, and ensuring that future care related to your injury is covered and/or paid for.

We understand what you are going through after such a traumatic accident. Our experienced medical attorneys will discuss your options with you. We will make sure that your needs are immediately and efficiently taken care of and work with the insurance companies of the other parties to obtain your recovery.

If you or someone you love has sustained serious injuries because of a medical malpractice error, do not hesitate to contact us online or call The Berniard Law Firm today at (504) 527-6225 to schedule an appointment for a FREE consultation. We will discuss your options related to your medical malpractice case with you.