Failure To Diagnose or Delayed Diagnosis

Failure to diagnose is a dangerous form of medical malpractice, particularly in cases involving cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and infections. Doctors may miss critical symptoms, fail to order appropriate diagnostic tests, or misinterpret test results. When this happens, patients lose valuable time for treatment that could save their lives or prevent permanent disability. A cancer that doctors could have treated successfully in the early stages may become terminal before the patient receives an accurate diagnosis and care. A stroke victim may suffer permanent brain damage that could have been minimized with quicker intervention. Our Kentucky failure to diagnose lawyers provide legal support for those who have suffered in cases such as these.

Surgical and Anesthesia Errors

Surgical and anesthesia errors can cause severe, life-altering injuries even when the underlying medical condition being treated was relatively minor. Common surgical errors include operating on the wrong body part or patient, damaging nerves or organs adjacent to the surgical site, leaving sponges or instruments inside the patient, and performing unnecessary procedures. If you’ve suffered disease or injury caused by surgical errors, seek help from medical malpractice lawyers in Kentucky.

Anesthesia errors can be particularly dangerous. Administering too much or too little anesthesia can affect a patient’s well-being. Furthermore, medical staff may fail to properly monitor the patient’s vital signs, potentially causing harm. Problems can also occur when medical staff administer anesthesia without reviewing the patient’s medical history for allergies and contraindications. If you need legal representation for issues caused by the misuse of anesthesia, call the Kentucky anesthesia error attorneys at Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis today.

Birth Injuries and Obstetric Negligence

Birth injuries resulting from obstetric negligence can have profound lifelong consequences for both mother and child, sometimes requiring decades of specialized medical care and support. Doctors can be held responsible for failure to detect or respond to fetal distress or maternal conditions like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. Delays in performing necessary cesarean sections may also be grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Improper use of delivery instruments like forceps or vacuum extractors can also harm babies during the birthing process. These errors can cause cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, brain injury from oxygen deprivation, and other issues. Maternal injuries, such as hemorrhages and infections, may also occur. When you need to hire a birth injury lawyer in Kentucky, call Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis. Our legal team has experience in seeking fair compensation for both maternal and infant birth injuries.

Emergency Room and Hospital Errors

Emergency room and hospital negligence are particularly troubling. Patients in these settings are often at their most vulnerable and dependent on hospital staff for life-saving medical care. Medical staff may misdiagnose serious health issues, such as mistaking heart attacks for indigestion. When medical professionals fail to recognize signs of stroke, brain injury, sepsis, or other issues, they may prematurely discharge patients. Inadequate assessment of a patient’s condition can delay crucial medical treatment. Our emergency room malpractice lawyers in Kentucky are prepared to help victims who have suffered due to insufficient care.

Hospital errors also extend beyond the emergency department. Hospitals can be held responsible for medication errors, patient falls due to inadequate supervision, hospital-acquired infections from unsanitary conditions, and more. Trust a Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis hospital negligence lawyer to help you recover damages from negligent medical professionals.

Medication and Prescription Mistakes

Medication errors remain alarmingly common despite technological advances designed to prevent them. These mistakes can occur at multiple points in the treatment process. Sometimes, doctors prescribe the wrong medication or dosage. Pharmacists might fill prescriptions incorrectly. Nurses may administer drugs improperly or fail to check for dangerous drug interactions. Potential consequences of medication mistakes include allergic reactions, organ damage, medication overdose, and death. Elderly patients and those taking multiple medications face heightened risks. The Kentucky medication overdose attorneys at Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis help victims of medication errors seek justice and compensation for damages.

Medical Negligence Leading to Wrongful Death

In extreme cases, serious medical mistakes can cause wrongful death. These tragic events often involve a variety of errors. Delayed diagnosis of treatable cancer, infections, and other serious medical issues can lead to wrongful death. Surgical mistakes may cause fatal complications. Sometimes, medication errors trigger deadly reactions. 

Although no amount of compensation can make up for the loss of a loved one, compensation can ease the financial burden left to surviving family members. State law allows designated family members to seek damages for loss of companionship, lost wages, medical expenses, and funeral costs. Our Kentucky wrongful death attorneys help families hold negligent parties accountable and recover compensation for their devastating loss.