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Medical Malpractice

Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases: Their Role and Importance

People typically trust that doctors and medical professionals will always provide proper care and keep their best interests in mind when treating them. Unfortunately, some medical professionals can act negligently and disregard the care and safety of the patient they’re treating. When this happens, you may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the negligent doctor, nurse, or other medical professional(s).  A medical malpractice case is a complex

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Birth Injuries vs. Birth Defects
Birth Injuries

Birth Injuries vs. Birth Defects

Childbirth can be a life-changing experience for expectant parents, and the day that their baby is born can be one of the most significant days of their lives. Unfortunately, some babies are born with pre-existing conditions known as birth defects, or they suffer harm during the birthing process and sustain a birth injury. These things can leave a child with a debilitating medical condition and, in some extreme cases, can

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Birth Injuries

Understanding Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms and Seeking Justice

Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation as expectant parents eagerly await the arrival of their bundle of joy. However, amidst the excitement, there are certain medical conditions that can pose serious risks to both the mother and the baby. One such condition is preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that demands prompt diagnosis and appropriate medical intervention. In this blog post, the Ohio and Northern Kentucky medical malpractice

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Cooling Therapy for Newborns
Birth Injuries

What is Cooling Therapy for Newborns?

During labor and delivery, low oxygen and blood flow to the baby’s brain can be detrimental, potentially leading to severe disability and developmental delays for the child later on in life. This includes hearing, sight, learning, and/or behavioral difficulties, as well as physical movement and coordination disabilities like cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. Fortunately, medical professionals have discovered a way to treat and counteract the consequences associated with oxygen

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How Do I Know if I Have a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical Malpractice

How Do I Know If I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

Whenever you undergo a medical procedure or visit a medical professional, you put your life in their hands and trust that they have your best interest at heart. When that healthcare professional acts negligently and fails to comply with their duty of care and you are injured as a result, they’ve committed medical malpractice.  If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare

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Northern Kentucky Truck Accident Attorneys
Personal Injury

The Importance of Proper Truck Maintenance in Preventing Accidents

When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, the results can be catastrophic. Compared to a regular passenger vehicle, these trucks can crush a car like a tin can, leaving those involved with critical or life-threatening injuries. According to the National Safety Council, over 5,000 people were killed in commercial truck accidents in 2021 alone.  You could be entitled to financial compensation if you or a loved one suffered

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Ohio and Kentucky commercial truck accident lawyer
Truck Accidents

Who is Responsible for a Commercial Truck Accident?

Although you may think that a truck driver would be liable for a truck accident, the accident may not be a direct result of their negligence. There is a chance that other parties could be at-fault for the accident, whether directly or indirectly. Truck accident liability falls on the negligent party that contributed to the accident and injuries.   Truck accident cases can be difficult to navigate on your own because

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Misdiagnosis in Emergency Departments to blame for 2.5 million harms
Hospital Errors

Misdiagnosis in Emergency Departments to blame for 2.5 million harms

According to a recent review of Emergency Department errors commissioned by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, diagnosis errors and misdiagnosis-related injuries could be to blame for more than 7 million errors, 2.5 million harms, and 350,000 patients suffering potentially preventable permanent disability or death. A key finding from the study was that just 15 clinical conditions accounted for the majority (68%) of diagnosis errors associated with high

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The 4 D's Of Negligence
Medical Errors

The 4 Ds Of Negligence

Medicine is a practice, and there are no guarantees of a cure or even survival if you go see a doctor. In cases where a healthcare provider failed to provide a certain standard of care, leading to the further injury or death of a patient, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be brought against the responsible party. However, it’s not always cut and dry. The law gives us guidelines to prove

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Firm News

TLF Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2023

TLF is pleased to announce that five of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers 2023. 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. 2023 Kentucky and Ohio Super Lawyers 2023 Kentucky and Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars Each year, Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers

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Firm News

We’ve Moved!

NEW ADDRESS 535 Madison Avenue, Suite 500 Covington, KY 41011 Phone: 859-578-9130 OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PARKING Street parking is available in areas nearby (marked in yellow on the map below). Visitors with disability hangers or license plates are invited to park in the designated accessible metered parking spot directly in front of the entrance on 6th Street (see map below). Please provide your

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Cauda equina
Failure to Diagnose

Spinal Cord Injuries – Cauda Equina Syndrome

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a condition that is often misdiagnosed. The syndrome occurs when the nerve roots of the cauda equina, which is the lowermost area of the spinal cord, are compressed. The spinal cord ends at the upper portion of the lumbar spine. Due to pressure on the lower nerve roots, motor and sensory functions may be disrupted as these nerve roots supply the lower extremities and the

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30.9 MillionBrain injury resulting from failure to timely perform C-section
23 MillionPermanent brain injuries from failure to timely perform C-section
11.7 MillionBrain injuries sustained due to negligent care
5.1 MillionWrongful death due to a medication error
3.4 MillionPermanent blindness from failure to recognize retinal artery occlusion
2.4 MillionWrongful death from improper head suturing
1.5 MillionWrongful death resulting from a defective medical device
1 MillionWrongful death from misdiagnosis of a pulmonary embolism

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