Standing Up For You
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...
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...
