Medical malpractice cases make up a large portion of our practice. The medical community is held in high esteem for its focus on helping and healing patients, but unfortunately, there are times when mistakes occur. And due to the nature of the job, these mistakes are often life-threatening. Medical malpractice lawsuits stem from errors made during diagnosis, when recommending treatment dosages, or during actual surgery. Interestingly though, the state of Louisiana approaches retribution for these problems differently than other states. For example, the Medical Malpractice Act in Louisiana caps the amount of damages a victim can receive after an injury caused by medical staff at $500,000. The cap was enacted in 1975 to combat rising insurance premiums, but in the years since, clients in other states have received multimillion-dollar settlements. For example, the City of New York paid a $172 million settlement to Tiffany Applewhite just four years ago. Tiffany’s mother had called for an ambulance after her daughter went into anaphylactic shock. Unfortunately, the EMS ambulance arrived without proper life-support equipment, which caused a major delay in transporting Tiffany to a hospital. This harrowing oversight left her with severe paralysis and brain damage. When a Healer’s Accident Causes Harm HOW WE CAN HELP WITH MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
A second incident occurred in New York in 2014 when a hospital located in Mineola was ordered to pay $62 million to Stacey Galette after a botched surgery. After undergoing surgery to treat an ectopic pregnancy, Stacey ended up in intensive care and suffered three heart attacks. She needed skin grafts, a colostomy, and two below-the-knee amputations. The jury found the responsible physician guilty of straying from the required care standards. Whether or not your case is as severe as these, if you have been injured during a medical procedure, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. The attorneys of Jones & Hill have years of experience in handling medical malpractice claims. We will help you prepare your claim and quantify your damages. While your claim is limited to $500,000, our attorneys will still assist with calculating the appropriate value of your injuries.
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‘headless’ Apples on Horseback
A take on the classic “devils on horseback” hors d’oeuvres, this recipe requires only three ingredients. These little bundles of flavor are the perfect finger food for your next get-together.
Ingredients
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16 very thin slices of pancetta (or cured, unsmoked bacon)
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3 ounces manchego cheese, 1/4 inch thick Toothpicks for skewering
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2 pink lady apples
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Directions
1. Core apples and cut each into 8 wedges. Remove rind of manchego cheese and cut into 2-inch sticks. 2. Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high. 3. On a cutting board, lay pancetta or bacon slices flat and place an apple wedge and piece of cheese in the center of each. 4. Roll pancetta tightly and skewer with toothpick. 5. Grill until cheese is melted and pancetta or bacon is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. 6. Drain excess grease on a paper towel and serve hot.
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