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No person seeks medical treatment with the intent of suffering permanent injuries. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happens to thousands of people in Kentucky and across the country. Medical malpractice continues to be a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Here are the requirements for victims and families to take legal action when negligence is suspected. First, it must be established that the victim had a relationship

Unfortunately, thousands of families in Kentucky and across the United States are affected by medical negligence every year. Suffering through the effects of one instance of medical malpractice is hard enough. Imagine having two close family members pass away due to medical malpractice. This is allegedly what happened to the family of a woman in another state, and she has taken legal action. The woman filed lawsuits against two doctors after her father

There is a certain amount of risk involved with any kind of surgery no matter how minor the procedure may seem. Although the term “routine surgery” gets used a lot, there really is no such thing as a routine surgical procedure. If physicians and other caregivers are not focused and attentive before, during or after a surgery, the patient(s) could be seriously injured or even killed. Unfortunately, this type of medical malpractice is responsible for thousands

When an individual undergoes a medical procedure, he or she places an incredible amount of trust in the hands of capable surgeons and physicians. In the state of Kentucky, the vast majority of doctors are incredibly skilled and intelligent individuals who take great care of their patients. However, the world of modern health care is often hectic and fast-paced. Physicians are often rushed to see more patients, and this can lead to more cases of medical malpractice. A woman in another state filed a lawsuit

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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