The skull is very hard and protects the brain from damage caused by a blow to the head. Because of this built-in protection, we often suffer bumps and bruises when we hit our head, but escape serious injury. While many head injuries are minor, others…
Generally, victims of Louisville car accidents can pursue compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs under the state’s Personal Injury Protection laws. Kentucky is a state that has no fault coverage, meaning it does not matter who is at fault for the…
No matter how you look at it, losing a loved one to a Kentucky car accident is wrong. But, is it a wrongful death? In 2012, 421 people died in Kentucky car wrecks. Most of these accidents were caused by driver negligence in which a…
There are many reasons why medication errors occur. In an effort to curb these errors, many hospitals, doctor’s offices, health care clinics, and pharmacies have established safety procedures to help hold staff members accountable. Many nurses are trained to follow the “five rights” in order…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when blunt force trauma causes damage to the brain. The severity of a TBI can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the amount of time the victim remains unconscious. A possible brain injury should be taken…
There are many things you can do to prevent medical errors. You can make sure that your doctors know about your medical history and any medications you are taking. You can ask about medication side-effects. You can even require that every health care provider that…