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Medical malpractice in the United States continues to be an issue

Doctors, nurses and all medical care providers in Kentucky and across the country have a legal and moral obligation to treat patients with an acceptable level of care. Unfortunately, negligent care happens more than most people realize. Recently, two medical malpractice lawsuits were filed against a medical facility in another state after two patients died following surgical procedures. The first patient, a 40-year-old male, went in for a hip replacement and developed a surgical

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The difference between medical malpractice and wrongful death

If you have a loved one that sadly passed away in hospital, you may feel dissatisfied with the services offered at the hospital. You may even feel that how your loved one was treated contributed to their death. If this is the case, you should consider taking legal action so that justice is done and so that medical practices at the hospital can be improved. There are two possible routes

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Woman loses her leg due to alleged medical malpractice

When Kentucky residents seek medical care, they do so with the intent that their doctor or medical provider will treat them with an acceptable standard of care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Doctors are human, and humans make mistakes. A woman in another state filed a claim after she allegedly lost her leg as a result of medical malpractice. According to the lawsuit, the woman injured her left foot

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Medical malpractice: Woman seeks justice after negligent care

Advanced technology and tighter regulations have made the world of health care somewhat safer and more efficient. When a patient seeks medical treatment, he or she does so with the faith that doctors and providers will combine technology with expertise to diagnose and treat the problem or illness. However, most people would be shocked to find out that medical malpractice continues to be one of the leading causes of death and injury in Kentucky and across the United States.

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Medical malpractice suit involving young girls draws attention

It’s common knowledge that physicians are some of the smartest and most capable members of society. Kentucky patients trust that their doctors will give them the appropriate treatment to bring about healing and recovery. Successful medical treatment is a process, and patients can experience major complications if any step is missed during their treatment, no matter how minor the mistake may initially seem. Tragically, medical malpractice continues to be one of the major causes of injury and death

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Tips for filing a medical malpractice claim

When a person seeks medical treatment, he or she usually assumes that they are safe and taken care of. However, humans will make mistakes, and medical mistakes happen more than most people realize. In Kentucky and across the United States, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death. For those who have been affected by medical malpractice, here are a few things to consider before pursuing legal action. A physician cannot be held

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Is there a difference between malpractice and negligence?

The practice of law is very precise. For instance, in legal documents, the words “may” and “shall” are not interchangeable in any way. Both can lead to entirely different legal outcomes, depending on the situation. Such is also the case with the laws that deal with medical malpractice and negligence. Are they different or are they the same thing? Negligence versus malpractice In the most general terms, negligence is the

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Medical malpractice claim ends in a substantial settlement

When Kentucky residents visit a doctor with an illness, they place their lives in the doctor’s hands, and trust that the doctor will use his or her knowledge and expertise to make the correct diagnosis. Even these days, it is not uncommon for a physician to misdiagnose a condition or illness. A misdiagnosis can lead to permanent injuries or even the death of the patient. In another state, a medical malpractice case ended in a substantial settlement. The lawsuit was filed after a

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Over $1 million awarded to husband in medical malpractice lawsuit

It goes with saying that the death of a loved one is an event that no person wants to experience. Losing a family member is hard enough, but when a loved one’s death is the result of medical malpractice, the experience can be traumatic and absolutely devastating. Doctors and medical professionals in Kentucky are required to perform their duties to the best of their abilities and treat patients with care. Unfortunately, these days, this doesn’t always happen. A man in

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Dentists can also commit medical malpractice

When Kentucky citizens require dental work, they trust that their dentists are highly-trained and capable professionals that can provide relief and facilitate dental hygiene. Like all medical professionals, dentists have an obligation and a duty to treat all patients with care, but what happens when errors during a dental procedure cause injury to a patient? Dentists can also also be held liable for medical malpractice. A woman in another state is suing a dentist over allegations

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An unsafe environment can constitute medical malpractice

Doctors and clinicians in Kentucky and across the United States have an obligation to uphold a certain standard of care. Successful medical treatment is a meticulous process that requires focus from all medical staff and professionals. If any step is missed in this process, the lives of patients are directly put at risk. During surgical procedures especially, if the environment is not sterile, the risk of infection increases dramatically. A recent medical malpractice claim

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Medical malpractice: Minor procedure ends in permanent injuries

Every day, medical patients in Kentucky place their lives in the hands of skilled and capable physicians and nurses. Patients and families trust that these skilled medical professionals will perform their duties to the best of their capabilities and conduct the appropriate tests and/or evaluations required for successful treatment. However, humans will make mistakes and when mistakes are made by medical providers, patients suffer the consequences. A medical malpractice claim filed in another state alleged that negligence by medical staff left a woman

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