Nelson & Hammons: Cornell R. Flournoy - Shreveport, LA

Decades of Highly Specialized Medical Malpractice Advocacy in Shreveport

Navigating the aftermath of a severe medical error requires more than standard personal injury legal representation. It demands an attorney with a sophisticated understanding of complex clinical protocols, doctor-patient standards of care, and state statutes. Cornell Rushing Flournoy is a senior partner at Nelson & Hammons, APLC, and has dedicated her career since 1986 to representing injured patients and grieving families in Shreveport and throughout Louisiana. If you need to hire a medical malpractice attorney in Shreveport who possesses highly specialized credentials and a relentless commitment to patient safety, Cornell R. Flournoy Dumas offers the exceptional courtroom advocacy needed to challenge powerful healthcare providers.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

The field of medical negligence is exceptionally technical, requiring a deep analysis of scientific evidence and medical charts. Cornell R. Flournoy is widely respected as a premier authority in this domain. Notably, she has been certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) continuously since 2009, which is a prestigious designation recognizing trial attorneys who demonstrate significant experience, ethical standards, and rigorous testing in professional negligence cases. Additionally, she is regularly selected to the SB Magazine Top Attorneys list and remains highly active in the Shreveport Bar Association and Louisiana State Bar Association, frequently participating as a speaker in continuing legal education seminars.

Meticulous Litigation of Surgical, Birthing, and Anesthesia Errors

Throughout her career of over thirty-five years, Ms. Flournoy has handled hundreds of high-stakes malpractice cases, including surgical complications, anesthesia negligence, birth injuries, and medication errors. Together with her partners at Nelson & Hammons, she utilizes a collaborative team approach that leverages the collective experience of every attorney in the firm. This strategic group approach, combined with in-house registered nursing consultants and professional relationships with top-tier medical experts across the nation, ensures that every client's case is thoroughly investigated, reviewed, and prepared for successful trial litigation.

Challenging Corporate Nursing Home Neglect and Elder Abuse

Elderly residents in long-term care facilities deserve compassionate, attentive, and standard-compliant care. However, many nursing homes suffer from severe understaffing and inadequate clinical supervision, leading to preventable injuries. Cornell R. Flournoy represents vulnerable seniors who have suffered from bedsores, dehydration, medication errors, and falls resulting in bone fractures. By examining administrative shift records, doctor call logs, and incident reports, she exposes corporate negligence and secures fair financial compensation to fund proper rehabilitation and medical care for abused or neglected seniors.

Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with Cornell R. Flournoy

Ms. Flournoy understands that the financial and emotional toll of a medical injury can be overwhelming for a family. To make legal support accessible, she handles all medical malpractice and nursing home negligence matters on a strict contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees or litigation expenses. Her firm covers all investigative and medical expert fees, and you only pay if they successfully recover a settlement or win a court verdict. If you are seeking a highly credentialed, compassionate, and experienced advocate to handle your medical negligence claim, contact the Shreveport office of Nelson & Hammons today to schedule a free consultation with Cornell R. Flournoy.