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Medical malpractice suit alleges surgery left woman paralyzed
Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice suit alleges surgery left woman paralyzed

Back and spinal injuries are some of the most debilitating and painful injuries any Kentucky resident can experience. These types of ailments require meticulous care and, oftentimes, surgery. Any deviation from the accepted standard of care can result in permanent disabilities. A medical malpractice lawsuit in another state alleged that negligent care during a spinal surgery resulted in a woman suffering paralysis. The lawsuit said the plaintiff suffered from back pain and

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Motorcyclists must be treated with respect on the roads
Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motorcyclists must be treated with respect on the roads

Motorcyclists must be careful anytime they venture out on the roadways. There are many things that can go wrong over the course of a ride that can lead to serious problems. While motorcyclists can reduce the risk of many of these occurring, drivers also have to do their part. Despite the negative perception of motorcyclists that comes from movies and television shows that portray people who ride motorcycles as law

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Lawsuit alleges woman was killed by medical malpractice
Medical Malpractice

Lawsuit alleges woman was killed by medical malpractice

Becoming a physician in the state of Kentucky requires years and years of academic training as well as real-world experience. Despite these stringent requirements, physicians and surgeons are not exempt from making mistakes. When mistakes or negligence happen while caring for a patient, the consequences can be fatal. A medical malpractice lawsuit recently filed in another state alleged that negligent care led to the death of a woman. According to the lawsuit, the

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First steps when one suspects medical malpractice
Medical Malpractice

First steps when one suspects medical malpractice

Medical professionals are charged with taking care of their patients, and the majority of Kentucky medical professionals do just that. However, there are times when an individual may wonder if he or she has been properly taken care of. In fact, there are times when an individual may suffer harm or even injury as the result of something that the medical professional did or did not do. When this happens,

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Large truck crashes happen, and they can take lives
Truck Accidents

Large truck crashes happen, and they can take lives

Busy highways are full of commercial vehicles these days, and that can be scary for those who are driving smaller passenger vehicles. Large trucks that cut off other drivers can cause serious side-impact collisions. Those that are going too fast to stop may end up causing severe rear-end crashes. Large truck crashes are a problem along the Ohio-Kentucky border, especially along Interstate 75. The busy interstate makes it difficult for

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Helmets save lives Here is what you need to know about yours
Motor Vehicle Accidents

Helmets save lives: Here is what you need to know about yours

While helmets aren’t the perfect solution for motorcyclists looking to avoid injury, a helmet can help prevent some injuries from being as bad as they would have been if they had not been worn. Helmets work, which is why most motorcyclists are asked to wear them. There are several parts of a helmet that protect you including: The outer shell The impact-absorbing liner The comfort padding The retention system (the

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How to share the road with tractor-trailers
Truck Accidents

Truck accidents: How to share the road with tractor-trailers

Tractor-trailers are often considered the backbone of the United States economy. These massive vehicles are used to transport goods and merchandise across the country. The many interstates that cross the state of Kentucky are heavily utilized by tractor-trailers. Without question, it can be daunting to travel at high speeds next to these behemoths. Here are a few tips on how to safely share the road with tractor-trailers and prevent truck accidents. Be

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Failure to act during birth can lead to trauma for the baby
Birth Injuries

Failure to act during birth can lead to trauma for the baby

The birth of a baby should be joyous occasion for the parents, but this isn’t always how things happen. There are many factors that can change and make the labor and delivery a somber one. It’s imperative that everyone who is involved in the experience pays close attention to what’s going on with the mother and the baby. One of the most important things that happens during the labor process

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Serious injuries may result from medical malpractice
Medical Malpractice

Serious injuries may result from medical malpractice

More than 200,000 deaths occur every year throughout the United States as a result of medical errors. Still, even in situations where people survive medical malpractice in Kentucky, they might suffer debilitating health conditions. Sadly, these debilitating conditions may alter their lives in a negative way long-term. Medical errors come in a wide range of forms. For instance, a doctor may make an anesthesia or surgical error. In addition, sometimes, doctors

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