For parents in Kentucky and across the United States, the birth of a child is a magical and joyful occasion that is cause for celebration. Childbirth is a process, and one that needs to handled with extreme precision and care. Any missed step during this process can have fatal consequences for both the mother and child. A woman in another state filed a medical malpractice claim after alleged negligence led to
Motorcycle safety has to be a priority all year long, but the need increases during the warmer months of the year. Even though there are plenty of rainy days as the weather warms up, there are likely still motorcycles on the road. While it is easy to shift all the responsibility on the motorcyclists, they actually share the safety responsibility with other drivers on the road. New technologies that are
The human body comes in thousands of different sizes and forms. Although there are certain standards that doctors learn in medicine, most people vary from the standard in some way. Some people even have their organs on the opposite side of their body when compared with the majority of the population. Those differences are exactly why people have different reactions to medications and treatments. Even when a doctor knows your
Medical facilities across Kentucky are well equipped to meet the needs of accident victims. However, when it comes to traumatic injuries, the single most important factor in determining the recovery of the victim is time. Those who suffer these types of injuries must be seen by a doctor as soon as possible or risk death. In another state, a medical malpractice lawsuit was filed by the family of a man who died at a hospital
Patients in Kentucky visit emergency rooms of hospitals when they suffer a traumatic injury and are in urgent need of immediate care. Emergency room doctors and nurses must be meticulous and follow the appropriate steps in order to successfully treat patients. Any deviation from this standard of care can severely injure and even kill patients. A paralyzed man in another state recently received a substantial monetary award from a medical malpractice lawsuit he
When you seek treatment for any type of medical condition, you assume that your doctor will provide the right care. Unfortunately, even the most experienced doctors can make mistakes. Some medical conditions are more likely to be misdiagnosed than others, including: Heart attack: You would think a heart attack would be easy to diagnose, but this is not always the case. The symptoms of a heart attack are shared with
As a motorcyclist, you probably know that road rash can be a result if you fall off your bike. Road rash occurs when friction from the road or ground rubs off parts of the skin. Typically, lower-impact accidents result in less road rash, while high-speed friction can tear away large portions of the skin. While road rash is usually something that will heal without major complications, there are some issues
Dentists in Kentucky are required to treat their patients appropriately and with an acceptable level of care. Patients who require dental work often undergo complicated procedures, so they place their trust and their lives in the hands of dentists. However, errors or negligence during a dental procedure can leave patients with disfigurement and other substantial injuries. Many people may be unaware that dentists, like physicians and other medical professionals, can be held accountable for medical malpractice. A family in another state filed
Although thousands of people undergo surgical procedures every day across the country, there is risk involved with any surgery. In order for a surgical procedure to be successful, surgeons and providers must be meticulous and adhere to guidelines. Any missed step, no matter how minor, can have devastating effects for patients, including death. In Kentucky, medical professionals who deviate from the accepted standard of care can be held accountable through a medical malpractice lawsuit. A
Car wrecks can have long-term side effects. In addition to the physical and financial tolls, you may find yourself suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after a collision with another vehicle. You might have nightmares about the crash or have trouble simply getting behind the wheel again. Perhaps the thought of driving across Covington is enough to bring on anxiety or maybe you just avoid getting on the highway at all
These days, hospitals and medical facilities in Kentucky and across the country are constantly packed with patients and filled to near capacity. Attempting to treat as many patients as possible can leave doctors and nurses overworked and exhausted. Due to high patient volumes, its not uncommon for providers to push for patients to be discharged, which can lead to medical malpractice. A lawsuit filed in another stated alleged that providers ignored troubling
When it comes to successfully treating a medical condition, the first and most important step is a correct diagnosis. A disease cannot be treated if it is not properly diagnosed. Patients in Kentucky trust that their physicians have the wisdom necessary to provide the necessary treatment. In a recent medical malpractice lawsuit from another state, doctors allegedly failed to diagnose a serious condition and the patient suffered the consequences. According to
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