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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

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

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

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

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