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Communication With Alzheimer Patients’ Families Questioned

A new study published on November 13 in the online Journal of Applied Communication Research found that families of Alzheimer’s patients may not always be...

My mother had a stroke the day after she left the hospital. Could I have a Louisville medical malpractice case?

It’s possible. Unfortunately, many stroke victims are misdiagnosed, especially if they are under fifty or are not considered high-risk. Patients who report feeling dizzy or...

My son is playing football for his Louisville high school in the fall, and the coaches want him to go to a doctor before the first practice and have “baseline testing” done. What exactly is that?

Baseline tests are generally performed on athletes age 10 and older. The tests are used to check for signs of concussion and to determine the...

It’s a No-Brainer, Kentucky: Diagnosing Traumatic Brain Injury Early

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can lead to permanent disability or even death. In the United States, about 1.7 million people each year suffer a...

Did Medical Negligence Cause Your Family Member’s Bain Injury in KY?

If your loved one is suffering from an incapacitating injury, you likely spend your days thinking about how much you love them, and how you...

My sister is living in a nursing home outside Louisville. Lately when I’ve visited her, she seems “out of it”—like she’s drugged. I’ve asked her caregivers about it, and they say it’s probably just the pills she’s taking for her dementia, but none of her medications has ever affected her like that. Does it make sense for me to get a lawyer?

I would! The staff may be giving her something to keep her from being too much of a bother to them. If you are considering...