As catastrophic as medical negligence and errors can be, they are rarely considered to rise to the level of a criminal offense. Medical malpractice allegations are typically handled via civil lawsuits. Kentucky has taken things a step further and decriminalized...
Medical Malpractice
Who is liable when AI software makes a diagnostic mistake?
Artificial intelligence (AI) software can review large quantities of information much more rapidly than a human can. Many businesses have begun integrating AI software into their workflows to reduce demands on employees and speed up labor intensive procedures. In the...
The risks associated with misdiagnosis of broken heart syndrome
“Broken heart syndrome” may sound metaphorical, but it describes a genuine cardiac condition that may require prompt medical attention. Also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy, it causes the heart's main pumping chamber to temporarily change...
Common radiology missteps that lead to medical injuries
Radiology helps to define the potential of modern medicine. X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds and other imaging studies can help physicians identify illnesses and injuries that may not otherwise be apparent. Unfortunately, when mistakes occur during the imaging or...
Legal processes for post-operative complications in Kentucky
Surgeries are major procedures that require considerable care and technique. You would expect your surgeon to take many precautions and exercise standard care when operating on you. After all, surgical procedures can normally involve physical pain, emotional stress...
When healthcare providers don’t check for allergies
Healthcare providers routinely ask patients about allergies for an important reason. A documented allergy can mean the difference between a safe course of treatment and a serious, potentially life-threatening medical emergency. When providers fail to recognize,...
Understanding compensation in Kentucky medical malpractice cases
When healthcare providers fail in their duty of care toward you, the results can be devastating. Sustaining an injury after a medical error can lead to high financial and personal costs where your recovery should not be capped by a set limit. In Kentucky, the law...
What are certificates of merit in medical malpractice cases?
Pursuing a medical malpractice case against a health care provider or facility isn’t easy. It isn’t meant to be. Many doctors who are genuinely doing their best can sometimes misdiagnose or fail to diagnose a patient. Things can go wrong that aren’t their fault....
Gender biases and heart attacks: Is misdiagnosis malpractice?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in this country. That’s in part because they too often don’t realize they’re having a heart attack until it’s too late. What’s even more disturbing is that doctors are more likely to ignore the signs of a heart...
Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis: When errors become negligence
When you seek medical care, you expect your provider to have the right answers. A correct and timely diagnosis generally provides the best outcomes. Unfortunately, doctors sometimes make errors, such as misdiagnosing a condition or diagnosing it too late to treat....











