When patients visit a doctor, they expect to be heard, respected and treated as active participants in their care. Yet, many patients leave consultations feeling dismissed, overlooked or misunderstood. When a doctor fails to listen to a patient’s symptoms, concerns...
Accidents can cause new injuries. In some cases, they make an existing condition worse. In Kentucky, it is possible to seek compensation if someone else’s actions aggravated a pre-existing injury. Here are the key points to remember. The eggshell skull rule Under...
There are many types of debilitating, painful injuries possible in a car crash scenario. People can lose limbs or suffer complete spinal cord injuries that forever change their lives. They may also experience a crush injury. Motor vehicles tend to crumple around the...
Have you ever been driving along when you noticed the driver behind you had crept forward and was now uncomfortably close? It’s likely you have because tailgating (as following too close is known) is a major problem on U.S. roads. One of the reasons it is such an...
The emergency room fills a critical role in the modern health care system. People don't always have the opportunity to wait for a medical appointment. They may sustain critical injuries or develop worsening symptoms over the weekend or late at night when every other...
When you or a loved one suffers harm due to medical negligence, it can be a deeply painful and confusing time. Whether it’s a misdiagnosis, a surgical error or neglect in treatment, patients naturally assume that a negligent hospital will take accountability. But...
Many factors affect the total cost of a spinal cord injury. For example, if you’re injured in a car accident caused by another driver, the location of the injury plays a major role. A high tetraplegia injury—such as one around the C4 vertebra—can be far more severe...
With most injuries that you would suffer in a car accident, even serious ones, it’s fair to assume that they will get better over time. You could suffer a spinal cord injury that leaves you with a loss of mobility, but you may regain some of those skills through...
Social media trends have a powerful pull, especially among younger drivers. Some of these trends encourage risky behavior behind the wheel, from high-speed challenges to filming stunts for views. What may seem like a harmless video can become a life-changing...
When you apply for medical care, you expect to receive the best treatment. However, when a doctor, nurse or hospital makes a critical mistake and leaves you to suffer, you might be a victim of medical malpractice. These cases are more common than most people think. If...