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Unfortunately, negligent medical care continues to be a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Medical malpractice does not discriminate and can affect any patient in Kentucky. Famous astronaut Neil Armstrong tragically passed away a few years ago due to what his family believed was medical malpractice and they filed a lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, Armstrong underwent a cardiac bypass surgery, which was successful. After the surgery, however, it was

Medical care is often a step-by-step process. If any step is missed during the treatment process, the patient may unfortunately suffer the repercussions, and this can mean serious injury and even death. In Kentucky and across the United States, when an omission or any kind of negligence during treatment harms a patient, victims and families can take legal action and file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Just recently, a medical malpractice claim was filed in another state when

Even though the United States is a global leader, the health care system here still has its issues. In Kentucky and across the country, doctors and nurses are becoming scarce, medical facilities are often overcrowded and health care costs have skyrocketed. Although these are major areas of concern, one problem that often gets overlooked is the increase in medical malpractice cases. In many of these cases, human error is the main culprit. A couple in

When a patient in Kentucky undergoes a surgical procedure, it is standard practice to inform the patient of the risks as well as what will be done during the procedure. Unfortunately, not all doctors will follow the rules. A medical malpractice lawsuit in another state alleged that a surgeon’s negligence caused a woman to suffer loss of fertility along with other complications. According to the lawsuit, the woman was pregnant and

Routine is a word often used to described minor surgical procedures, but the truth is that no surgery is routine. There is risk involved with every surgery, no matter how minor the procedure may be. Although modern technology has made health care more efficient and somewhat safer in America, mistakes are still made every single day. Any mistake made during a surgical procedure can mean permanent injuries and even death for