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When a doctor, nurse, or hospital fails you, the consequences can last a lifetime. We work with medical experts to uncover what went wrong and hold providers accountable.
Recovered in a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice lawsuits are among the most difficult personal injury cases for a patient to win. Success often hinges on attorneys who can uncover small details and build a careful case strategy.
Lindsey Scott has the skills to interpret lengthy, complex medical histories and works with experts on every case. Our firm is committed to every client, because everyone deserves justice after a serious, preventable injury.
Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and a patient is harmed as a result. Cases we handle include:
Missing or delaying a diagnosis of cancer, stroke, heart attack, or infection.
Wrong-site surgery, organ damage, and instruments left inside the patient.
Wrong drug or dosage, dangerous interactions, and pharmacy mistakes.
Mistakes in dosing or monitoring that can cause oxygen loss and brain injury.
Negligent prenatal or delivery care that harms a mother or baby.
Failure to monitor, infections, falls, and bedsores caused by inadequate care.
If a provider’s negligence harmed you or a loved one, you may be able to recover for the full physical, emotional, and financial impact.
Corrective treatment, additional surgeries, and future medical and personal care.
Income lost while recovering and reduced earning capacity from lasting injury.
Physical pain, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Damages for families who lost a loved one because of medical negligence.
Medical malpractice claims follow special procedures in Louisiana. These steps help protect your rights.
Your health comes first. Seek a second opinion or follow-up treatment from another provider.
You have a right to your records. Copies help our experts review what happened.
Record dates, names of providers, symptoms, and what you were told while it’s fresh.
Don’t sign releases or statements from the provider or their insurer without legal advice.
Louisiana’s deadlines for malpractice claims are short, and most claims must first go before a medical review panel.
Insurance companies aren’t on your side. They want to protect their bottom line. Let Lindsey Scott handle the heavy lifting, navigate the complex claims process, and fight for the recovery you deserve.
Lindsey Scott, a native of Baton Rouge, has focused his practice on personal injury and civil litigation for more than twenty-four years, representing clients throughout Louisiana and the nation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southern University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center.
Lindsey is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice, and is licensed in all of the state’s district and federal courts. A member of Southern University’s 1993 national championship football team, he brings the same work ethic and determination to every client he represents.
Every case is unique, but our commitment to maximum compensation never changes. Here are some of our recoveries:
Real reviews from clients who trusted the Lindsey Scott Law Firm with their recovery.
Answers to the questions injury victims in Louisiana ask us most.
Generally, a claim must be filed within one year of the malpractice or within one year of when you discovered it, and no later than three years from the date of the malpractice. Because these deadlines are short, contact us as soon as possible.
For most claims against qualified healthcare providers, Louisiana requires the claim to be reviewed by a panel of medical professionals before a lawsuit can proceed in court. We guide you through that process.
Louisiana limits most damages against qualified providers, though future medical care is handled separately. We’ll explain how the rules apply to your case during your consultation.
You generally need to show the provider breached the standard of care and that the breach caused your injury. A bad outcome alone isn’t always malpractice, which is why expert review matters.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, so our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict we win for you. If we don’t recover money for you, you don’t owe us attorney fees.
Because of the medical review panel and expert testimony, these cases often take longer than other injury claims. We keep you informed every step of the way.
Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Stuck in a Spot? Call 225-38-SCOTT or email us at info@38scott.com to schedule a free consultation today!
