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Recent medical malpractice lawsuit ends in substantial award

Far too often in Kentucky and throughout the United States, patients who are seeking treatment end up suffering long-term injuries as the result of negligent medical care. A man in another state filed a medical malpractice claim after alleged negligence left him paralyzed. The lawsuit ended with the man receiving almost $5 million for his pain and suffering. According to the lawsuit, the man sought treatment for an infection in his left forearm and wrist. Allegedly, the

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Patient mix-ups could be harmful, so speak up

When you go to a medical office or the hospital, your expectation is to be treated with respect and skill. You worry about the medical providers’ ability to treat you, but one thing you may not be as worried about is something as simple as knowing who you are. After all, the paperwork is right in front of your provider. Unfortunately, medical mistakes do happen as a result of mixing

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Tips for avoiding truck accidents

Driving at high speeds beside massive tractor-trailers on overcrowded Kentucky interstates can be intimidating and very dangerous for motorists in smaller, passenger vehicles. As the U.S. economy continues to grow, more and more tractor-trailers are needed to transport goods across the country. With more of these large vehicles on the road than ever before, the following tips could be useful for drivers to avoid truck accidents. For modern adults, operating a motor vehicle is often second nature.

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Kentucky surgeon regains license, patients worried about care

Patients have a right to be seen by competent, helpful medical teams and professionals. They’d be well within their rights to be angry if a medical provider got to keep a license after making a series of mistakes or ethical violations. Unfortunately, doctors are human, and they do make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes are enough to cost them their licenses. Sometimes, they’re only suspended. For example, look at a case

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Beware of these commonly misdiagnosed conditions

According to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), every year, five percent of patients who seek outpatient treatment experience a diagnosis that is inaccurate or delayed, if not missed altogether. Misdiagnosis is a common concern among patients, as overlooking a serious health condition can result in additional harm or even death. Some ailments are more likely to be overlooked or misdiagnosed than others, often because they share

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Medical malpractice: Pregnant woman dies due to alleged negligence

Losing an immediate family member is a tragic event that no person wants to experience. However, when a loved one is lost due to medical malpractice, the experience can be absolutely devastating. Doctors and medical professionals in the state of Kentucky have an obligation to treat patients with care and perform their duties to the best of their abilities. These days, due to the hectic and chaotic climate of modern

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Man loses his leg as a result of alleged medical malpractice

It takes years of academic training and experience to become a physician in the state of Kentucky. Although physicians and surgeons are widely considered to be some of the most intelligent members of society, they are not exempt from errors. When mistakes or negligence occur in the medical field, the consequences can be absolutely devastating for patients and families. Unfortunately, medical malpractice happens every single day in the United States. A man in another

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The trucking industry knows it has a real safety problem

At the start of every year, people like to make resolutions about ways they will improve themselves. In a surprise move, the Trucking Alliance also announced that it had a professional resolution for 2019. The organization acknowledged that commercial trucks were responsible for more than 4,700 deaths and over 145,000 injuries across the United States in the last reportable year. They claim to aspire to reduce those numbers to zero

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Medication errors can constitute medical malpractice

A big part of successful medical treatment involves attention to detail and meticulous planning by doctors and nurses. Any slip-up or missed step by providers, no matter how minor, can have disastrous consequences for the patient. This is especially true when it comes to administering medications. Every person can respond differently to medications and allergic reactions to medications have been known to result in death. In Kentucky and across the country,

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