What does “Not Charted, Not Done” Mean in Louisiana, and How Does it Apply to Medical Malpractice Cases? Mistake, Medical Malpractice, or Misunderstanding Risk?
Filing a claim in court requires careful consideration of the appropriate time frame, as it can significantly impact the success of a lawsuit. This is particularly crucial when dealing with actions such as false arrest and false imprisonment, where prescription periods play a significant role. In a noteworthy case involving Marlon Eaglin, Powell, Deontrey Moten,
All relevant evidence in a case should be produced at trial. However, the evidence included in a complete record can be subjective. Thus, the parties to a lawsuit should rely on the court’s definition of what a complete medical record consists of. Christina Dauzat (Dauzat) was involved in a car accident where she was rear-ended
In some cases, mistakes in following procedure can harm a plaintiff’s cause of action even if the case otherwise may be successful on the merits. For example, legal malpractice cases in Louisiana must be filed within one year from when the plaintiff knew or should have known that malpractice had occurred. A recent case out
Although you may be excited if you are awarded damages at trial, your award might still face a challenge on appeal. Therefore, when you are involved in a trial for an accident in which you were harmed, it is important to understand what evidence you need to present so that any money you are awarded
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.