If you have been seriously injured because of a plastic surgery mistake, you may be eligible to file a Kentucky medical malpractice claim against the surgeon or any other party that caused your injuries. Reducing the Risks of a Plastic Surgery Mistake Although most patients…
Full coverage for screening colonoscopy and certain other types of preventive procedures became official and implemented September 23, 2010. Under the new law, insurers or health insurance companies can no longer impose cost-sharing requirements for preventive services or medical care. Insurers are now required to…
A Louisville Kentucky man was charged with allegedly abusing a mentally challenged boy. The charged man was a home health worker that was responsible for caring for the boy at his home. The boy’s parents placed a hidden camera after suspected something was not quite…
You can be a seasoned motorcycle rider with all the proper safety gear and a well maintained bike and still be involved in a serious Kentucky motorcycle accident because another driver’s negligence. The important thing to note is that every motorcyclist is at risk of…
August 26, 2010 – Louisville, KY – Final approval for a settlement between Countrywide Financial Corporation and millions of their customers was granted by a federal judge on August 23. The Associated Press reports that the nearly 17 million people affected in the lawsuit were…
In 2003, the Joint Commission, a non-profit patient assistance organization, introduced the Universal Pre-Surgery Protocol to help prevent wrong procedure/person and wrong site surgery. This protocol involves 3 safety checks that should be performed by every surgical team prior to incision. Pre-Procedure Verification – The…