Patients trust their medical care team to provide them with proper care. Most patients don’t think that they’ll have to take their safety into their own hands. While it’s true that medical care team members should always keep patient safety first, patients can take...
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. When that exposure happens because someone failed to take reasonable precautions, the resulting harm may be legally actionable. Liability for...
A collision involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck has the potential to cause devastating losses. Bigger vehicles can cause more damage than standard passenger vehicles, and they also create opportunities for unique types of collisions. Underride...
The start of a new year is often associated with reinvigorated goals and positive change, and for many people, that includes the act of making resolutions about health, finances and/or family life. One resolution that deserves just as much attention is safer driving....
People injured by a car crash or grieving after a loved one's death may initially turn to insurance. The liability insurance carried by most motorists can cover a variety of expenses, including property damage costs and lost wages. Unfortunately, especially when a...
Getting into a car accident can be difficult for families. The victim often has to seek medical care after a car accident. As a result, the victim may not be able to work. This can go on for weeks or months, putting a serious financial strain on families. Many...
Surgery requires absolute precision for the safety of the patient. Medical professionals create a sterile environment and must comply with current care standards. When everything goes smoothly, surgery often offers the best prognosis and fastest recovery possible for...
Sometimes, car crash compensation claims are simple. It is clear to everyone present that one party is at fault. Those affected by the crash may be able to file insurance claims or even lawsuits to cover property damage expenses and medical costs. If the party at...
When you lose a beloved family member due to a catastrophic accident or incident of medical malpractice, your world is shattered. Life as you knew it skidded to a halt on the fateful day of the incident, and it will never be the same. People struggle with seeking...
Not every negative outcome after a medical procedure or diagnosis qualifies as malpractice. In Kentucky, medical malpractice is a specific legal claim grounded in negligence, requiring the injured patient (the plaintiff) to prove four distinct legal elements. A...