Medical Malpractice

You depend on several medications to keep you in good health. If you visit an emergency room, do you know how to prevent medication errors? U.S. News & World Report offers tips to keep you safe in an emergency medical situation. Learn how to keep yourself from...

Infants can suffer physical injuries during the birth process. Birth trauma may occur due to various factors. Facial paralysis is a common birth injury resulting from excess pressure on the baby's face during a forceps or vacuum extraction delivery. What is facial...

Medical malpractice involves a medical professional committing gross negligence or failing to provide correct or adequate care, resulting in considerable, damaging effects. The Medical Malpractice Center reports that it is the 3rd most common cause of fatalities in...

When you visit your doctor in Kentucky, your well-being relies on the combined vigilance of both you and those involved in your care. At the forefront of a healthy relationship with your doctor is effective communication. If you feel uncomfortable communicating with...

The golden rule for doctors is to first do no harm. While they may not always be able to cure a patient, medical personnel should certainly strive to not make them worse. Unfortunately, whether through negligence, distraction, poor processes or lack of communication,...

Millions of Americans receive a misdiagnosis each year. From failing to recognize key symptoms or order appropriate diagnostics to prescribing unnecessary treatments, when a trusted medical professional draws the wrong conclusions, the results can be financially,...

The birth of a baby should be an exciting and joyous experience, but sometimes, complications lead to infant injuries that can last a lifetime. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are around 6 million pregnancies throughout the United...

When patients enter the operating room, they put the trust in the hands of medical professionals to care for them and ensure they exit the OR safely. Yet, surgical professionals make mistakes more often than some may think.  In the United States alone, more than...

If you require surgery or another medical procedure, there is a good chance a doctor will ask you to sign a consent form, medical release or waiver. These documents advise patients of risks, document informed consent and disclaim liability for any problems that may...

People in Kentucky and across the United States rely on medical professionals to give them accurate diagnoses and provide a treatment plan to help them get better. What happens, however, if you leave the doctor’s office with the wrong diagnosis?  Medical errors affect...