Medical Errors

Anesthesia Awareness

Anesthesia awareness, a rare but profoundly distressing phenomenon, occurs when a patient regains partial consciousness during surgery or medical procedures under general anesthesia. This condition exposes individuals to an awareness of their surroundings, potentially accompanied by pain and an inability to communicate due to the paralytic agents often used in anesthesia. At TLF: The Medical Injury Law Firm, we understand the deep psychological and physical impact anesthesia awareness can have

Failure to Diagnose

What Causes Fluid Around the Heart?

Fluid around the heart, a condition medically referred to as pericardial effusion, can pose significant health risks for those affected. At TLF: The Medical Injury Law Firm, we recognize how distressing a diagnosis of pericardial effusion can be, particularly when it might stem from medical malpractice. That’s why we’re here to help victims understand their rights and the legal implications surrounding pericardial effusion malpractice. If you believe your pericardial effusion

Birth Injuries

Low Apgar Scores and Development

In the moments after a baby is born, there are a lot of things that doctors and nurses need to do in order to ensure the baby is healthy. One thing they often do is assign the infant’s Apgar score, which helps determine the baby’s immediate well-being following birth. Higher Apgar scores indicate that the baby is doing well, while lower Apgar scores may mean that the baby needs to

Medical Malpractice

Can You Sue a Pharmacy for Negligence?

At TLF: The Medical Injury Law Firm, we understand the profound impact that pharmacy negligence can have on individuals and their families. That’s why our dedicated team of medical malpractice lawyers in Ohio and Northern Kentucky is committed to advocating for the rights of those harmed by pharmacy errors. Whether it’s a prescription mix-up, incorrect dosage, or failure to provide essential medication warnings, we have the experience and resources to

Contrast Dye Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Medical Errors

Death From CT Scan Dye

In 2018, a 70-year-old woman went to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) for an outpatient MRI regarding a mass in her breast. After undergoing some initial MRI scans, she was given intravenous gadobutrol, a contrast dye used to make certain parts of the body more visible in imaging scans. During her initial scans, the woman was able to hold still throughout the process. However, after the dye

Personal Injury

Understanding Pure Comparative Negligence in Kentucky Personal Injury Cases

In Kentucky’s complex landscape of personal injury law, understanding pure comparative negligence is crucial for anyone pursuing a claim. This concept can significantly impact your personal injury claim and how much compensation you receive. At TLF: The Medical Injury Law Firm, we know the challenges that cases can present when pure comparative negligence is involved and will do what it takes to help our clients achieve the most favorable outcome

Motor Vehicle Accidents

What is Highway Hypnosis?

Picture this: you’re cruising down a seemingly endless stretch of highway, the road unrolling beneath your wheels, when suddenly, you start approaching your destination without a clear memory of your drive. If this has ever happened to you, you may have experienced highway hypnosis. Highway hypnosis is a phenomenon that causes a driver to fall into a trance-like state while driving for an extended period on a monotonous stretch of

Personal Injury

Why Insurance Companies and Defense Lawyers Spy on You During Lawsuits and How You Can Protect Yourself

When an injury causes a lawsuit, a defendant’s insurance company or lawyer might spy on you. The insurance company’s goal of surveillance is to find any evidence that shows you are not as severely injured as you claim. Therefore, they owe you less money. Why do Insurance Companies Spy? When you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, a lawsuit will help you recover damages for the losses

Hospital Errors

What Are Never Events?

‘Never Events‘ refers to shocking and unacceptable medical errors that should not occur under any circumstances. These Never Events encompass a broad range of incidents, including surgery performed on the wrong patient, medication errors, and the retention of a foreign object in a patient’s body post-surgery. At TLF: The Medical Injury Law Firm, we recognize the profound importance of understanding Never Events, not only in regard to patient safety and

Firm News

TLF Attorneys Recgnized by SuperLawyers 2024

TLF is pleased to announce that five of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers 2024. Only 5% of attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers and only 2.5% of attorneys are Rising Stars, an honor for attorneys age 40 or younger or attorneys practicing for 10 years or less. In addition to her Super Lawyers distinction, TLF partner Jennifer Lawrence was named one of the Top 25 Kentucky Women

Medical Malpractice

Stroke Treatment Failures: Navigating Stroke Malpractice Claims

When it comes to treating a stroke, every second counts. The timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment of a stroke can mean the difference between recovery and long-term disability, or even life and death. Unfortunately, in some instances, medical professionals fail to provide their patients with the minimum standard of care required in the event of a stroke, leading to devastating consequences for patients and their families. If your loved

The Lawrence Firm Blog

Anesthesia Awareness

What Causes Fluid Around the Heart?

Low Apgar Scores and Development

Can You Sue a Pharmacy for Negligence?

Death From CT Scan Dye

Understanding Pure Comparative Negligence in Kentucky Personal Injury Cases

What is Highway Hypnosis?

Why Insurance Companies and Defense Lawyers Spy on You During Lawsuits and How You Can Protect Yourself

What Are Never Events?

TLF Attorneys Recgnized by SuperLawyers 2024

Stroke Treatment Failures: Navigating Stroke Malpractice Claims

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