Last week, we discussed how the protections of medical professionals practicing on cruise ships might be changing. If you remember, those professionals were considered immune from lawsuits in the past, but a recent ruling says they can be held liable for medical...
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Changes coming for medical negligence in the cruise industry
Many people choose to take a cruise as a way to relax and unwind. Those people likely don't get on the cruise ship thinking that they want to get sick while they are underway. Still, cruise ships have medical facilities that can treat a host of ailments. From simple...
Is uterine rupture a serious birth injury?
For women who go into labor, dreams of a perfect delivery with no complications are likely at the front of their minds. While most deliveries do go as planned, there are some very important dangers that pregnant women should be aware of. One of these risks is that of...
Ward of the state files claim based on nursing home neglect
Kentucky residents might have been shocked to hear of arrests made in regards to nursing home neglect and abuse a month ago. As shocking as that was, it was a good reminder for anyone with a family member in a nursing home to keep a watchful eye on what is going on....
Failure to diagnose cancer can be devastating
We have often discussed cases involving patients who have suffered because doctors don't make an accurate diagnosis. What some people might not realize is that there are some cases in which an accurate and prompt diagnosis can mean the difference between life and...
What happens when a birth injury leads to a mother’s death?
When a woman gets pregnant, she likely spends a lot of time envisioning the birth of her child. She likely has an idea of how she wants the labor and delivery to go. She probably hasn't ever considered that some women die during labor or delivery. Sadly, that is what...
Failure to diagnose a heart attack can be devastating
By now, our readers probably know that we believe that all patients deserve to get an accurate diagnosis when they go to a doctor. When doctors misdiagnose a patient, the patient might suffer serious injuries. One such instance that our Kentucky residents might be...
How are women protected from birth injuries?
A woman who has a baby goes through a lot of changes during labor and delivery. There are serious risks associated with labor and delivery that most women are well aware of. Our readers in California might be interested in learning about how the Newborns' and Mothers'...
Take a stand against nursing home neglect and abuse in Kentucky
If you have been following our blog, you know that we don't believe that people in nursing homes should be neglected or abused. In last week's post, we discussed the elements of a nursing home neglect case. After reading that post, you probably noticed that there are...
Birth injury profile: Perinatal asphyxia
Last week, we discussed how important it is to find representation as quickly as possible when your child is injured at birth. The statute of limitations in Kentucky limits the time you have to take action after the birth injury. Last week's post might have you...