Medical Malpractice

Lake Charles Medical Malpractice Attorneys

The odds of being killed by a negligent doctor are eight times greater than the odds of being killed by a drunk driver. Not every unfortunate outcome qualifies as medical malpractice, but if you suspect that physician or hospital negligence caused a life-changing or fatal injury to a member of your family, you need an attorney with the appropriate experience to review your case.

The medical malpractice lawyers at Broussard & Hart have handled a variety of complex medical negligence cases. Our attorneys have the experience, and our firm has the resources, to identify malpractice and demonstrate to juries the point at which health care providers failed to meet a professional standard of care.

If you would like to speak with one of our lawyers, please contact our Lake Charles law office to arrange a free consultation. We are prepared to handle a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including those involving:

• Failure to diagnose breast, lung, bone, or prostate cancer, heart attack, stroke, spinal fracture, infection, or another treatable condition, or an incorrect diagnosis
• Surgical errors, including laparoscopic surgery errors, lasik surgery errors, operating on the wrong body part, leaving a surgical instrument in the patient, and anesthesia errors
• Birth injuries, including forceps injuries, shoulder dystocia, and cerebral palsy
• Emergency room errors, failure to provide inpatient care, failure to refer patients to specialists
• Hospital negligence in staffing, and nursing errors
• Failure to perform tests or accurately interpret test results

From our Calcasieu Parish offices we serve clients throughout Southwest Louisiana, including those in Cameron, De Ridder, and Lafayette. If you would like to discuss a potential medical malpractice claim with one of our lawyers, please call 337-439-2450 (Toll Free: 866-281-4774) or e-mail our office to arrange a free and confidential consultation. We will respond quickly to your inquiry.