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Woman awarded $109 million in medical malpractice suit

Although modern technology and regulations have made surgery in the state of Kentucky safer than ever before, errors can be made anytime humans are involved. A woman in another state lost her hands and feet due to complications stemming from a surgery to remove a cyst. She alleged that medical malpractice was to blame and filed a lawsuit. The lawsuit recently resulted in a substantial award to the plaintiff for her pain and suffering. The lawsuit said that the woman

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Kentucky joins lawsuit against opioid provider

Here in Kentucky, our residents have suffered repeated, ongoing injuries due to abusive practices by opioid painkiller providers. For those who struggle with opioids, as well as for their loved ones, the damage is enormous. Only a decade or so ago, many opioid providers used unfair, dangerous practices to spread their products, resulting in life-altering dependencies for many residents of Kentucky. Now, the state is pushing back, joining a lawsuit

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Medical malpractice lawsuit alleges physican abandoned surgery

Although not widely publicised, negligence in health care is one of the leading causes of death and injury in Kentucky and across the United States. When patients undergo medical procedures, they place their trust and lives in the hands of skilled and well-trained physicians. Unfortunately, not all doctors are as careful as they should be. A recent medical malpractice lawsuit details the possible consequences of negligent care. The lawsuit was filed by the stepson of

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Alleged medical malpractice of nursing home claims woman’s life

When humans are involved, mistakes will inevitably be made. Unfortunately, when errors or negligence occur in the medical field, the patients are directly affected. Some patients in Kentucky, especially infants and the elderly, may require day-to-day care. Negligence or delays in care could result in injury or even the death of the patient. When negligent care results in the injury or death, a medical malpractice lawsuit can be filed. Recently, a lawsuit was filed against a nursing facility in another state after negligent care allegedly

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The Dangers of Robotic Surgery

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die as a result of a medical error. With this in mind, it’s imperative to keep a close eye on your medical team at all times. Unfortunately, you can only do so much to protect yourself. At some point, you need to put your trust in others, hoping that they know what to do to help you feel better. If you have reason

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Medical malpractice: It’s time to begin your case

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die as the result of a medical error. With this in mind, it’s imperative to keep a close eye on your medical team at all times. Unfortunately, you can only do so much to protect yourself. At some point, you need to put your trust in others, hoping that they know what to do to help you feel better. If you have reason

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Avoid winter accidents with these motorcycling tips

With warm days every so often throughout the winter in Kentucly, it’s no surprise that you want to hop onto your motorcycle and ride. Riding in the winter has a unique set of dangers, some of which include poor weather conditions, like ice and snow. There are other risks, too, though. For instance, when you’re traveling on a snow-covered road, you probably don’t expect to see a motorcyclist. Unfortunately, that

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Trucking trauma: Avoiding a semicrash in the winter

Ohio and Kentucky are both prone to winter storms, and with those storms come a risk of traffic accidents. When the weather warms and cools above and below freezing, it’s not uncommon to drive on wet roads during the day and frozen roads covered with sheets of ice at night. The problem with this is that many drivers aren’t familiar with how to drive in these conditions. This leads to

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Misdiagnoses may be considered medical malpractice

It goes without saying that the correct diagnosis is often one of the first and most important steps when it comes to successfully treating ailing patients. When Kentucky residents seek medical attention, they place their lives in the hands of doctors and trust that those doctors will provide the best care available. A misdiagnosis may delay life-saving treatment or, in some cases, may mean that the patient receives no treatment at

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Medical malpractice: alleged wait for surgery causes death

Kentucky residents have access to some of the best medical care available in the country. Despite this, medical malpractice continues to be one of the leading causes of injury and death. Often, diagnosing and treating a disease or ailment in a quick, efficient and timely manner is the most important thing when it comes to the survival of the patient. Tragically, a man in another state died due an alleged delay in treatment and his family

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