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New Orleans Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Demanding Accountability

When you or a loved one suffers harm due to a healthcare provider’s negligence, the sense of betrayal is profound. Our compassionate attorneys are dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable and securing the justice your family deserves.

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Defining Medical Malpractice in Louisiana

We place immense trust in doctors, nurses, and hospitals to provide safe and effective care. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider violates the “standard of care”—the level of skill and care that a reasonably competent professional would have provided under similar circumstances—and that violation causes harm to a patient.

These are among the most complex legal cases to pursue. They require a deep understanding of both medicine and law, as well as the resources to challenge powerful hospitals and their insurance companies. Our New Orleans medical malpractice attorneys have decades of experience navigating these challenges and are committed to being a formidable voice for injured patients.

Our Experience with Serious Medical Negligence Cases

Our firm concentrates on serious medical malpractice cases where the harm is significant and life-altering. We have the knowledge and resources to handle a wide range of claims, including:

  • Birth Injuries – Investigating preventable injuries that occur during labor and delivery, such as those leading to Cerebral Palsy or Erb’s Palsy.
  • Birth Defects Caused by Negligence – Handling cases where a doctor’s error during pregnancy, such as prescribing a harmful medication, may have caused a birth defect.
  • Bed Sores & Nursing Home Neglect – Pursuing claims for vulnerable patients who develop painful and preventable pressure ulcers due to inadequate care in hospitals or nursing homes.
  • Other Serious Cases We Handle:
  • Surgical Errors
  • Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
  • Anesthesia Errors
  • Medication Errors
  • Hospital Malpractice

Pursuing the Financial Resources You Need to Recover

The purpose of a medical malpractice lawsuit is to secure the financial resources you and your family need to cope with the consequences of a medical error. Our attorneys work diligently to calculate the full extent of your losses, which can include:

  • All Past and Future Medical Expenses
  • Lost Wages and Diminished Earning Capacity
  • Pain, Suffering, and Emotional Distress
  • Costs for Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care
  • Wrongful Death benefits for surviving family members.

Choose LKSA: Elite Trial Lawyers for Complex Medical Negligence Cases

Medical malpractice cases demand a legal team with exceptional skill, deep medical knowledge, and the resources to go head-to-head with large institutions. At LKSA Law Firm, our attorneys are not just experienced; they are recognized by their peers as leaders in the field.

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  • Peer-Recognized Leadership: David Abramson was twice selected by his peers to serve as the Chair of the Medical Malpractice Section of the Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ). This demonstrates a deep and trusted understanding of this specific area of law.
  • A Proven Record of Significant Results: Our experience translates into meaningful results. We have secured numerous multi-million dollar outcomes for victims of medical negligence, including a $2,781,612 case involving paralysis and death and a $1,966,000 settlement plus future care in a case that caused brain damage.

Medical Malpractice FAQs: Your Questions Answered

After suffering a medical error, you have many questions. Here are some common inquiries answered by our New Orleans medical malpractice attorney team:

The “standard of care” is the level of skill and caution that a reasonably prudent healthcare professional in the same specialty would have used under similar circumstances. To win a malpractice case, we must prove that the provider’s care fell below this standard and caused your injury.

The deadlines for medical malpractice in Louisiana are complex. Generally, a claim must be filed within one year of the negligent act or one year from the date the injury was discovered. However, there is an overarching three-year limit from the date of the act, regardless of discovery. It is critical to contact an attorney immediately to protect your rights.

Yes. A consent form informs you of the known risks of a procedure; it does not give a doctor permission to be negligent. If your injury was caused by a medical error that fell below the standard of care, signing a consent form does not prevent you from filing a claim.

We handle all medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront costs. We advance all the significant expenses of litigation, and we only receive a fee if we successfully recover compensation for you.

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Your Family Deserves Answers and Accountability. Let Us Help.

When you are harmed by a trusted medical professional, you deserve to know what happened and to have the resources to recover. Contact Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow and Abramson, LLC today for a free, confidential consultation. Let our dedicated medical malpractice lawyers provide the compassionate support and formidable advocacy your family needs.

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