One of the most common and dangerous negligent practices in the medical field is giving a patient the wrong diagnosis. The implications of such an error may prove far-reaching. Patients may face struggles when a medical professional draws the wrong
Winter roads call for extra attention by everyone on the road. Low vision conditions, icy windshields, and icy roads can quickly make a bad situation worse. While most drives are able to adjust for these new obstacles in the winter,
Most mothers who prepare to give birth in Kentucky or Ohio share a similar goal: to deliver and go home with a healthy baby. Unfortunately, however, sometimes negligent medical errors and other factors cause birth injuries to mothers and babies.
Even if you don’t work in the medical industry, you probably know how stressful being a doctor or nurse can be. Every day, physicians and other medical professionals work under tremendous pressure, especially in hospitals. They are responsible for the
In 2018, CNBC reported that medical errors account for the third-largest amount of deaths, with only heart disease and cancer taking more lives. Furthermore, the news agency stated that, according to various studies, the number of individuals who perish from
The laws of physics are not on your side on the interstate highways that wind through and around Covington. When combined in a crash, the speed and weight of cars, SUVs and pick-ups do terrible damage to people and vehicles.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly half of Americans take at least one prescription medication, and nearly 25 percent take three or more. Here in Covington, almost all of us either rely on prescription drugs
When parents welcome a child into their family, they trust their doctors to provide that child with the best possible start. However, if doctors are negligent during labor and delivery, it can leave children with lifelong medical challenges. What are
When seeing health care professionals, you expect to be in trusted hands. You have questions and concerns about medical issues every time you go in for an appointment, seek medication, enter surgery or for any other health-related matter. You expect
Individuals of all ages might struggle with numerous conditions that make anesthesia a significant risk. It is up to the doctor, nurses, surgical team, and anesthesiologist to account for these risk factors and adjust any treatment or procedures. Common risk
Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis is proud to announce the promotion of paralegal Stephanie Riedmiller to Executive Paralegal. Stephanie started with Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis in 1994 after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies at Morehead State University. Stephanie has
The things parents want most for their children include safety and good health. Unfortunately, sometimes children are born with health problems that are no one’s fault and that science and technology can not yet prevent. However, some injuries to otherwise
