If a surgeon removes a failed implant, preserving that device can be critical to a later legal claim. Acting before and after surgery can prevent the hospital from discarding the device and protect its value as evidence. Written notice before surgery can prevent...
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Surgical Errors
Can a patient sue for a wrong diagnosis in Kentucky?
A wrong, late or missed diagnosis can have serious consequences for a patient. However, a diagnostic error alone does not make a provider liable. A patient might have a malpractice claim if the provider fell short of accepted medical standards and that this failure...
Can a missed blood clot after surgery be malpractice?
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 does a surgical mistake become medical malpractice?
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...
How Louisville mothers can file a birth injury claim
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...
Is ‘alarm fatigue’ putting patients at risk?
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...
Can a manufacturer be liable for a defective medical device?
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...
Can you sue a hospital if a traumatic birth causes injuries?
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...
Why retained surgical items can lead to medical malpractice claims
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...
Did your baby’s jaundice turn into something more serious?
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...