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...
When Kentucky residents go to the emergency room or urgent care facility with chest pains, they may need immediate medical treatment that requires medication. In situations where communication is poor, or care is inadequate, the patient may receive the wrong drug or...
Most new-model vehicles come with available driver assistance features. These advanced technologies use a combination of cameras and radar to detect possible collisions and alert the driver so he or she can act. Some cars can even automatically avoid collisions if the...
After suffering from traumatic brain injury, the healing process is often hard to predict. You may go through many ups and downs. You can also face unexpected side effects. For example, many brain injury victims experience some form of memory loss or damage. How do...
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...
When the seasons change and winter sets in, there may be times when you need a little more warmth. Space heaters are often an ideal choice for heating immediate spaces or using when you do not have the need for a full-time heat source in a space. If you use space...
Distracted driving is a major contributor to serious car accidents, injuries and deaths in Kentucky and across the United States every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 2,841 people were killed and more than 400,000...
When you sue the negligent or reckless driver who caused the car crash in which you sustained injuries, you can expect to recover two types of damages: economic and noneconomic. Economic damages are those financial losses that your injuries caused or will cause you in...
Defective products can inflict great harm and in some cases cause death. This can be especially true when it comes to your automobile. You could buy a new car that seems to be in perfect working order only for the vehicle to exhibit problems that render it inoperable...
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...