On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Nov 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you have ever had to make the difficult decision of putting a beloved parent or other relative in a nursing home to assure they are being given the level of care and supervision they require, you probably worry a lot about their well-being. You hope that they are...
On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Nov 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, we told you about a spinal surgeon who practiced in Kentucky and Ohio that was indicted on 36 counts of various health care fraud crimes. In addition, the surgeon has had over 160 personal injury lawsuits filed against him, with many former patients...
On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
When people seek medical treatment, they expect to receive the proper diagnosis and care. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always occur. The result can be life-altering illness or even worse. In Kentucky’s neighboring state of Ohio, a woman sued the University...
On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Nov 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
When a person from Kentucky or elsewhere in the country seeks medical treatment from a physician, he or she expects to receive the proper medical care. This includes the proper use of medical equipment used in surgeries and other procedures. There are instances,...
On behalf of O’Brien Batten & Kirtley, PLLC | Nov 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
When a patient seeks medical care from a hospital, he or she assumes that the care they receive will be high quality. Medical professionals and entities have a responsibility to provide medical treatment that meets a standard of care. When this doesn’t occur,...
