According to Birth Injury Guide, one in 10 cases of cerebral palsy is the result of medical malpractice. Considering the advancements in technology and the extent of medical providers' knowledge, this statistic is shockingly high, and much cause for concern. It also...
Fallen debris in the road can be very dangerous to Kentucky drivers. Many cases of road debris collision actually occur because of loads that fall from other vehicles. These kinds of accidents can cause major damage to vehicles and also result in personal injury and...
Anyone in Kentucky who has an upcoming surgery may worry about what may go wrong during the procedure. For instance, it is not uncommon for objects to remain inside patients after surgery. ThoughtCo. sheds a light on why objects remain inside patients’ bodies and...
After an accident with a large truck in Kentucky, you may be tempted to accept the settlement the trucking company’s insurance carrier offers you so that you can begin putting the incident behind you and focusing on your recovery. Agreeing to settle may not be in your...
One of the most serious complications that can arise during your Kentucky pregnancy is that of placental abruption. As the Mayo Clinic explains, while placental abruption occurs rarely in the U.S., happening in only about 0.6% of all births, it nevertheless represents...
Soon-to-be parents in Kentucky hope that the birth of their baby will go without a hitch, but there are some injuries that occur more commonly. There are numerous reasons as to why these injuries occur, and most of them heal quickly and have no complications....
Should you suffer an injury in Kentucky due to an error committed by a health care professional, you can sue that person, as well as the office or institution for which (s)he works, for medical malpractice. Unfortunately, medical malpractice occurs far too frequently...
When it comes to monitoring the safety of food and drugs in Kentucky and the rest of the United States, the Food and Drug Administration takes its job very seriously. The FDA executes its role in several different phases to keep Americans safe. This begins with the...
Teenage drivers in Kentucky lack the experience of more seasoned motorists, which leaves them more vulnerable to accidents. Young people are also more likely to text and drive, which can lead to serious injuries and even loss of life. The Balance explains these risks...
You expect medical staff in Kentucky to provide the best care possible. That’s why it’s so traumatic when medication errors occur, especially when you consider how easily many of these errors could have been prevented. The Mayo Clinic explains common medication...