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What to Expect During a Birth Injury Lawsuit in Kentucky

Posted on Nov. 1 2023 in Birth Injury,Medical Malpractice Cases

If you and your family are expecting to file a birth injury lawsuit against an alleged negligent medical provider, you need to know what to expect. Birth injury lawsuits in Kentucky are challenging; there is no denying that. These claims involve complex medical issues, and there will most certainly be well-funded insurance carriers and legal teams on the other side of the case. Filing the Claim A birth injury lawsuit in Kentucky will typically start with an attorney working to obtain a “certificate of merit.” A certificate of merit is required by Kentucky Revised Statutes section 411.167. Under this requirement, plaintiffs must file the certificate along with their complaint (the
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What Happens If Your Child Has an Injury During a Home Birth?

Posted on Sep. 14 2023 in Birth Injury,Medical Malpractice Cases

According to information available from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, approximately 700 to 800 children are born in this state each year in locations other than regular hospitals. This includes births that occur at home. However, what happens if a child sustains an injury during a delivery at home? Who, if anybody, could be held liable for the child’s injuries? Here, we want to discuss home birth child injury liability. We strongly encourage you to reach out to an attorney if you have any questions or concerns about a home birth you have been involved in. Are Home Births Legal in Kentucky? Home birth is legal in
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Informed Consent and Medical Malpractice

Posted on Sep. 1 2023 in Medical Malpractice Cases

Patients have a right to know and understand any medical procedures a doctor or another medical professional recommends. Before any type of medical procedure, patients must give their informed consent unless they are otherwise unable to do so due to an incapacitation. Here, we want to discuss what informed consent means as well as what happens if a medical professional fails to obtain informed consent before carrying out a procedure. What Does Informed Consent Mean? According to the American Medical Association (AMA), patients have the right to “receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that they can make well-considered decisions about care.” The process of informed consent is
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How Birth Trauma Impacts Both Parent and Child

Posted on Jul. 27 2023 in Medical Malpractice Cases

Birth injuries, whether they were preventable or injuries caused by the negligence of a health care provider, can have a tremendous impact on the lives of both a child and parent. Birth injuries can significantly affect the health and well-being of a child, as most people understand. However, there are significant emotional and psychological effects that a birth injury can have on parents as well. In this article, a Louisville medical malpractice lawyer delves into the effects of birth trauma on both parents and children. The Impact of a Birth Injury on the Child The impact of a birth injury on a child can be significant. Yes, there are times
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How to Know If You Have Grounds For a Birth Injury Claim

Posted on Jul. 13 2023 in Medical Malpractice Cases

Birth injuries are not uncommon. Sometimes, babies are born with an injury that nobody could have done anything about, but there are times when birth injuries are caused by the careless or negligent actions of medical professionals involved with labor and delivery. Some of the most common birth injuries include brachial palsy, broken or dislocated bones, caput succedaneum, paralysis, hemorrhaging, and more. Here, we want to review how parents or guardians know if they have grounds for a birth injury claim. We strongly encourage any person who suspects their child has been harmed due to a birth injury to reach out to an attorney as soon as possible. Was the
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Can You Sue for Bad Plastic Surgery Results? What You Need to Know

Posted on Mar. 2 2023 in Medical Malpractice Cases

The information available from the Cleveland Clinic shows that cosmetic surgery is very common in the US. Data shows that providers conduct more than 15 million cosmetic procedures annually across this country. However, what happens if a person gets bad plastic surgery? These unfortunate incidents do occur, but do victims have recourse? Here, we want to examine whether or not you can file a lawsuit for bad plastic surgery as well as what you need to know about working with an attorney and the time frame to file these claims. The Medical Standard of Care for Plastic Surgery No matter what type of healthcare professional you work with, you need
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Are Bacterial Infections From a Hospital Considered Medical Malpractice?

Posted on Oct. 19 2022 in Blog,Medical Malpractice Cases

When we examine data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we can see that on any single day, approximately one out of every 31 patients in the hospital has at least one healthcare-acquired infection. Not every infection that a person sustains in a healthcare setting is the fault of a medical provider, but there are steps that healthcare workers can and should take to prevent infections from occurring. In some cases, bacterial infections could be considered medical malpractice. How Could an Infection Be a Medical Mistake? When Johns Hopkins released data showing that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the country, most
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Telemedicine and Medical Malpractice Claims: What You Need to Know

Posted on Jul. 27 2020 in Dangerous Drug Information,Medical Malpractice Cases

The idea of telemedicine is not new. Technology has reached a point where it is feasible for patients to regularly interact with their physicians through wireless means. However, since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the popularity and use of telemedicine has dramatically increased. However, what happens if a doctor or other medical professional makes a mistake while administering care through telemedicine? Here, we want to discuss medical malpractice claims in the realm of telemedicine. When do medical malpractice cases arise? In general, medical malpractice cases arise when a doctor makes a mistake that causes harm to a patient. That is a very simplistic definition, and obviously these cases become
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Famous Medical Malpractice Cases

Posted on Feb. 2 2020 in Medical Malpractice Cases

Disclaimer: While we find famous medical malpractice cases intriguing, please note that our firm primarily focuses on representing individuals who have experienced personal injury or medical malpractice themselves. We do not provide legal assistance or information related to celebrity cases. If you or a loved one is seeking legal guidance for a personal injury or medical malpractice matter, please contact us for a free consultation. We are here to help you with your unique situation. A Comprehensive Look at Medical Malpractice Suits and Notable Cases Medical malpractice cases can take on many forms, with multiple causes and a wide variety of results. Often, medical malpractice cases gain notoriety, either for the
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6 Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions

Posted on May. 14 2019 in Medical Malpractice Cases

Misdiagnosis is a common form of medical malpractice. Medical industry standards do not expect physicians to make correct diagnoses 100% of the time, but they do expect doctors to follow a certain protocol for the most accurate conclusions. A physician’s neglect to listen to symptoms, recommend tests, or refer the patient to a specialist could result in preventable medical misdiagnosis. Although a negligent physician can misdiagnose virtually any condition, some ailments lead to misdiagnosis more often than others. If this has happened to you or a loved one, reach out to our Louisville medical malpractice attorneys for a free case evaluation. Cancer Diagnosing cancer can be difficult because of the
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