According to an AARP scorecard on states' performances on meeting standards for long-term care for elderly people and disabled people, Louisiana ranked 40th. This study highlighted the need for the state to step up its pace to meet changing demographic demands and do...
Medical Malpractice
Can sepsis be caused by medical negligence?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | May 24, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Louisiana residents may have heard of the term sepsis, but some may not be sure what it means and how it differs from an infection. Though the two conditions are connected, there is one important way in which sepsis differs from an infection. An infection takes place...
Birth trauma root of medical malpractice lawsuit against hospital
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Apr 13, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Research suggests that one in five patients experience a medical error. This could explain why 55 percent of 4,000 medical professionals across more than 25 specialties surveyed admitted that they had been sued. Half of those who had been sued also claimed it was not...
Is it common for objects to be left behind in surgery?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Mar 3, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Surgeries are oftentimes high-pressure situations and most of the medical professionals involved in the procedures are experiencing some form of stress or the other. If a medical emergency takes place during the surgery, the ensuing chaos can be disastrous if the...
Who can I sue in a medical malpractice suit?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Feb 9, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When one walks into a hospital in Louisiana and greets nurses, doctors and surgeons, they are most likely to assume that they are all employees of the hospital. However, this is not the case in most situations-many healthcare providers are considered independent...
Helping you take action following medical malpractice
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Feb 1, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When we are ill or injured, we are quick to rely on modern medicine to assist us. Individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere have much faith and trust in medical professionals, and for a good reason. They are educated, trained and skilled at diagnosing and treating...
What is psychiatric negligence?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Jan 19, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
People approach psychiatrists to get therapy and assistance in dealing with various emotional issues that are causing them distress. Due to the nature of the relationship, the patient and doctor often form an emotional and complex bond of reliance and trust and as a...
How common is cancer misdiagnosis?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Dec 15, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, they can probably see the rest of their life flashing before their eyes. However, not all cancers are equal and, if diagnosed correctly, on time and medical treatments are pursued accurately, then Louisiana residents...
Act against nursing home abuse
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Dec 8, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
As mentioned previously on this blog, doctors and medical professionals must conform to a standard of care when caring for their patients, whether they visit them in the hospital or at a nursing home. When the care being provided falls below this standard, it can...
Louisiana nursing home suspected of abuse
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Dec 3, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
As our parents grow older, we would like to provide them with the best quality of care as possible and ensure all their needs are met. For many, this means placing them in a nursing home with the facilities required to cater to their illnesses and injuries. This may...
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