What’s a Medical Malpractice “Never Event?”

Published on May 21, 2024 in Medical Malpractice.

In the realm of health care, patient safety is paramount. Yet, despite most providers making their best efforts to avoid medical errors and other types of malpractice, they still occur, often leaving behind devastating consequences. Unfortunately, these incidents happen more often than most of us would like to believe. Medical malpractice and mistakes are now […]

Warning Signs of an Incompetent Doctor

Published on Jan 30, 2024 in Medical Malpractice, Uncategorized.

When it comes to your health care and safety as a patient, identifying the warning signs of an incompetent doctor can, literally, be a matter of life or death. In the realm of health care, where lives hang in the balance and well-being is of utmost importance, the role of a competent doctor cannot be […]

How To Prevent Mistakes When Staying in a Hospital

Published on May 26, 2023 in Medical Malpractice.

Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that in 2020, there were 131.3 million visits made to U.S. emergency rooms. At least 38 million of those visits stemmed from injury-related events. And of all patient encounters, at least 18.6 million of those visits ended up with a patient being admitted […]

Kentucky Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations

Published on Jan 13, 2023 in Medical Malpractice.

If you’ve been harmed by the negligent or wrongful actions of a health care provider, you have only a limited amount of time to bring legal action. Medical malpractice claims are notoriously complicated and difficult to litigate, and the amount of time and preparation that goes into creating the strongest possible case is significant. At […]

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Top 5 Reasons that Commercial Vehicle Accidents Spike in the Summer

An accident involving a commercial vehicle often makes the local evening news. That’s because these types of accidents often cause delays for commuters, and the aftermath of the accident scene can be devastating due to the sheer weight and destructive power of the trucks. A crash statistics report put out by the Federal Motor Carrier […]

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The Most Dangerous Prescription Drugs Issued in Nursing Homes

When someone transitions to a nursing home, the hope is that the staff at the facility will take over the majority of medical care for that resident. That includes prescribing and managing medications. A physician prescribes many medications to help with blood pressure, diabetes, heart condition, and other physical ailments. However, there is also a […]

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Questions To Ask When Touring a Nursing Home

Helping a loved one transition to a nursing home will be a challenge, but it is the ultimate gift of love. The right nursing home can provide around-the-clock care and much-needed socialization to help your loved one thrive. That makes picking the nursing home a critical decision. Is the Facility Accredited? The goal for every […]

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