The joyful experience of birth is something that sometimes eludes women. This is the case when the woman or her baby are injured during labor and delivery. In some cases, the injuries might have been prevented if the medical staff had reacted in a proper manner when...
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Kentucky court dismisses lawsuit, cites statute of limitations
You trust your doctors to make an accurate diagnosis. When you discover that you haven't been given the right diagnosis, you might decide to seek compensation from the doctor through a medical malpractice lawsuit. It is vital that the lawsuit be filed within the...
Breech births in Kentucky bring high risk when done traditionally
There are dangers to babies who are born vaginally when they are in the breech position. Doing the procedure this way could lead, in some cases, to a birth injury or to other complications. Despite that, new reports have been indicating that vaginal birth is still...
Nursing home neglect can be signaled by violations of rights
All nursing home residents have legal rights that help them avoid being the victim of any sort of elder abuse or neglect. For nursing home residents and their family members, becoming familiar with those rights is vital to ensure these rights aren't infringed upon. In...
What causes a birth injury like cerebral palsy?
While there are many different birth injuries, one of the most common is cerebral palsy. Technically, it is possible for cerebral palsy to develop in a baby before it is born, but it has been found that various mistakes or complications that happen while the baby is...
What causes a birth injury like cerebral palsy?
While there are many different birth injuries, one of the most common is cerebral palsy. Technically, it is possible for cerebral palsy to develop in a baby before it is born, but it has been found that various mistakes or complications that happen while the baby is...
Holding a doctor liable for failure to diagnose cancer quickly
The only thing that is probably more frightening than finding out that you have cancer is finding out that you have cancer that has gone undetected by your doctor. Cancer is one of those conditions in which time is of the essence, so getting medical treatment fast is...
Update: Surgical error leading to penis amputation case rejected
When you are harmed by a doctor, you have the right to seek compensation from that doctor. It is important that you understand the laws governing medical malpractice lawsuits so you can ensure that your complaint complies with those.A few weeks ago, we told our...
Failure to diagnose claims can be complex in Kentucky
Frequent readers of this blog have likely come across the term "failure to diagnose" while reading posts. While this term seems like it would be fairly straightforward, when it comes to medical malpractice cases, there are several considerations that must be taken...
Kentucky woman sues after sponges left in her leg after surgery
Going to a plastic surgeon is usually done when you want to improve the way you look or to take care of other visual issues, such as scars. What people don't expect when they go to see a plastic surgeon is that they will end up in worse shape after their procedures...