According to records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving deaths accounted for nearly one of every five vehicular fatalities in Kentucky in 2018. That year, 137 people died statewide at the hands of impaired drivers. While the 2018...
Drivers can find it easy to trick themselves into thinking they can focus on multiple tasks while still safely operating a motor vehicle. They are used to working in front of a computer, holding a conversation and watching the television all at the same time so how...
Erb’s palsy is a serious neurological condition that could paralyze one of your baby’s shoulders and arms, preventing both movement and feeling in the affected limb. The good news is that the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that Erb’s palsy occurs...
Delivering a baby is one of the medical miracles of a woman’s body. However, women often do suffer severe tearing during delivery. This may cause pain and take a long time to heal. One way doctors sought to prevent this, in the past, was to create an incision where a...
Your child is the most precious cargo you ever carry in your car, truck or SUV. To boost your young one’s chances of surviving an unexpected car accident, you should always strap him or her into an age-, height and weight-appropriate car or booster seat. Because...
When doctors prescribe drugs to treat health conditions, patients rely on them to recommend safe and effective medications. Many health care providers in Kentucky also rely on drug manufacturers to properly analyze and test their products to guarantee consumer...
If you drive on the highway in Kentucky a lot, you know the nervous feeling you get when a large tractor-trailer begins tailgating you. And if you drive one of these behemoths, you should know that according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2018,...
Many people look forward to autumn all year just for another chance to get out in the woods and go deer hunting. While deer season is an exciting time for many people, it can also be dangerous. The roads become more dangerous during this time of year, especially if...
If you or your significant other underwent a tubal ligation or vasectomy and still conceived a baby regardless, you may wish to sue the surgeon who performed the procedure or the organization that employs him or her. The type of claim you would file is called a...
Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication that affects thousands of expectant mothers each year. If left undiagnosed and, therefore, untreated, it can result in serious health complications for both mother and baby. In some cases, women develop overt...