Opelousas Medical Malpractice Attorneys

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Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider fails to provide a patient with a standard of care that is known to be necessary for them to receive proper treatment. This can occur in a variety of ways, from an incorrect diagnosis to a misread test result. In some cases, a doctor will prescribe a treatment that is known to be dangerous for a patient, such as a medication that interacts badly with another medication the patient is taking. In other cases, a doctor will make a mistake during a surgery, causing serious injury or even death.

If you or someone you love has suffered harm due to medical malpractice, you should talk to a medical malpractice lawyer at Doran & Cawthorne, P.L.L.C. We can help you understand your legal rights and can guide you through the process of filing a claim for compensation. Our firm handles cases throughout the state of Louisiana, including in the cities of Lafayette, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport.

Request an initial consultation by calling (337) 222-3526 or by submitting an online request form. Our Opelousas medical malpractice attorneys are ready to help you fight for the compensation you need and deserve.

What Types of Medical Malpractice Cases Does Our Firm Handle?

Medical malpractice is a broad term that covers many different types of negligence. Our firm handles all types of medical malpractice, including:

Misdiagnosis: A misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor fails to diagnose a patient's condition or disease, even though the correct diagnosis is reasonably possible. This can occur when a patient is incorrectly tested for a certain disease or condition, when a test is read incorrectly, or when a doctor fails to consider other possible causes of the patient's symptoms.
Failure to Diagnose: A doctor's failure to diagnose a condition can also be considered medical malpractice. In some cases, a doctor will fail to diagnose a condition even after the patient has specifically asked for a certain test.
Failure to Treat: A doctor's failure to treat a condition is also considered medical malpractice. In this case, the doctor will know that the patient has a condition that requires treatment but will not provide it. This can occur when a patient with a severe infection is not given antibiotics or when a patient is not given a necessary surgery.
Misdiagnosed Infection: A doctor's misdiagnosis of an infection can also be considered medical malpractice. In some cases, a patient will be diagnosed with a condition that is not an infection but will be treated as if it is. If the patient is treated for the wrong condition, they may be exposed to other infections or may not receive the treatment they need to fight the infection.
Unnecessary Treatment: A doctor's unnecessary treatment of a condition is also considered medical malpractice. In this case, the patient will be given a treatment that is not known to be necessary for their condition. This can occur when a patient is given a medication or treatment that interacts badly with another medication or treatment they are already taking.
Failure to Obtain Consent: A doctor's failure to obtain a patient's consent before performing a procedure or surgery is also considered medical malpractice. In this case, the doctor will perform a procedure or surgery on the patient without their consent or will fail to explain the risks and benefits of the procedure or surgery.
Failure to Monitor: A doctor's failure to monitor a patient after a procedure is also considered medical malpractice. In this case, the doctor will perform a procedure or surgery on the patient but will fail to monitor them to ensure that they are recovering properly.
Misdiagnosed Dental Problems: A doctor's misdiagnosis of a dental problem is also considered medical malpractice. In some cases, a patient will be diagnosed with a dental condition that is not an infection but will be treated as if it is. If the patient is treated for the wrong condition, they may be exposed to other infections or may not receive the treatment they need to fight the infection.
Failure to Diagnose Preexisting Condition: A doctor's failure to diagnose a preexisting condition is also considered medical malpractice. In this case, the patient will have a condition that they already have when they see a doctor for a new condition. If the doctor fails to diagnose the preexisting condition, they may misdiagnose the new condition.
Failure to Treat Preexisting Condition: A doctor's failure to treat a preexisting condition is also considered medical malpractice. In this case, the patient will have a condition that they already have when they see a doctor for a new condition. If the doctor fails to treat the preexisting condition, they may misdiagnose the new condition.
Unnecessary Surgery: A doctor's unnecessary surgery is also considered medical malpractice. In this case,

Seven Figure Offshore Settlement $1.2 Million
The firm reached a seven-figure settlement on behalf of an offshore worker who was injured in an incident offshore. The plaintiff had to undergo surgery to repair a neck injury, but couldn’t return to his same employment.
Dump Truck Accident $1.0 Million
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was struck and pushed into a ditch by a dump truck that attempted to pass our client, while our client was attempting to make a left-hand turn. Our client experienced neck, upper and lower back, and right sciatic pain because of this collision.
18-Wheeler Interstate Collision $1.0 Million
The firm’s client was injured when his car was run off the interstate highway by an eighteen-wheeler. The client sustained significant injuries but managed to reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) without surgical intervention.
Rear-End Collision $900,444
Our client was a professional truck driver who, while in the course and scope of his employment, was rear-ended by another commercial vehicle. Plaintiff in this matter had serious injuries and underwent spinal surgery.
Serious Car Accident $557,601
Doran & Cawthorne’s client was side-swiped by the defendant-driver, causing her to run off the road into a field. Liability and medical causation were contested.
Rear-End Collision $525,561
The plaintiff in this matter was rear-ended by a company truck in the early morning hours. The air bags did not deploy, nor did Plaintiff lose consciousness. However, his vehicle was a total loss.
Contested Accident $385,000
This case involved a contested accident. Plaintiff claimed the accident was caused when the defendant crossed into his lane. The defendant’s version of events was directly contradicting.
Illegal Highway Merge $385,000
The plaintiff in this matter was attempting to merge onto Interstate 10 when the defendant illegally merged into our client’s lane of travel, causing our client’s vehicle to violently crash into the wall of the interstate.
Low Impact Collision $275,000
Plaintiff was struck by a commercial driver on a residential road, causing a low-impact collision. The firm’s client did have some preexisting medical issues with his neck and back.
Rear-End Collision $272,803
Doran and Cawthorne’s client was stopped in traffic due to an automobile accident a couple of yards ahead. The defendant was inattentively driving a commercial vehicle, failed to see that our client had stopped, and violently rear-ended our client’s truck.

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