Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Lafayette, New Iberia, and Opelousas

At its core, medical malpractice typically involves a mistake, omission, or even a deliberate action by a healthcare professional that results in injury. Therefore, a medical malpractice claim could include harm was caused by accident or intentionally, and by action or omission. Some examples include failing to fully inform a patient about a surgical complication or medication side-effect, failing to properly follow guidelines and procedures, failing to render proper follow-up or nursing care, or even performing a procedure that the physician knows is more likely to harm the patient than help them. These are a few of the many examples of medical malpractice that may lead to recovery under Louisiana law.

When it comes to medical malpractice injury claims, compensation can vary greatly depending on many factors, such as extent of damages, medical bills, lost income & future earning capacity, for example. Our medical malpractice lawyers can work with you to determine all contributing factors to get you the compensation you deserve.

In Louisiana, you typically have up to one year from the original malpractice incident to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, if you don’t discover that you’ve suffered from a malpractice incident until much later, you may have up to one year from the date you discover the damages to file a claim. Because these time limitations can vary, and typically depend on the particular facts of each case, you should contact legal counsel as soon as you become aware of a potential claim so that you do not lose your right to do so.

Medical malpractice claims can result from a variety of issues, including misdiagnosis, failure to treat, surgical malpractice, birth injuries or prescription drug injuries, for example. If you’re unsure if you have a medical malpractice case, reach out to the lawyers at MMRBH — we have the knowledge and expertise to guide you in the right direction.