You expected a few weeks of recovery after a routine procedure. Instead, a swollen calf or sudden shortness of breath sent you back to the hospital with a blood clot. Maybe earlier symptoms were brushed off as normal. Blood clots are a recognized complication of...
When you undergo surgery, you trust your health care team with your health, well-being and often a significant amount of money. You expect proper care that helps you recover without further harm. While mistakes can happen, some surgical errors may result from...
Childbirth can involve serious risks for mothers. Thus, when a healthcare provider fails to provide appropriate care during pregnancy, labor or delivery, the consequences can be severe. In such cases, the mother may suffer injuries that require extensive treatment and...
Hospital rooms are necessarily a bit noisy. You expect sounds like the rhythmic beeping of monitors to be a safety net, as they are designed to alert staff the moment a heart rate drops or an IV bag runs dry. However, when you sit by a loved one’s bed and an alarm...
Yes, a manufacturer may be liable for injuries caused by a medical device if the device had a dangerous design, a manufacturing flaw or inadequate warnings, and that defect caused harm. In Kentucky, these cases often turn on what was wrong with the device, what the...
A difficult delivery can become traumatic when it results in physical harm or emotional distress. That experience may replace celebration with fear and unanswered questions. If you suffered a birth injury, knowing what can support a malpractice claim may distinguish...
Retained surgical items are often treated as medical malpractice because surgical teams have standard safeguards in place to prevent this type of error. When a sponge, instrument or other object remains inside a patient after surgery, the mistake may point to a...
You should feel nothing but happiness when you bring your baby home from the hospital. Unfortunately, many new parents start to worry when they see their newborn's skin turning yellow. Nearly 60% of newborns develop jaundice, so doctors and nurses need to watch for it...
The birth of a child can be one of life's greatest moments. For some Kentucky families, however, medical negligence can turn that joy into long-term health complications. Learning about preventable birth injuries helps parents explore their rights and seek the...
Many parents expect to hear a strong cry moments after birth. When that sound does not come, it can be frightening and confusing. While not always concerning, a failure to cry immediately after delivery can be an early warning sign of distress and in some cases a...