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…
After the loss of a loved one, you will likely want to know everything that happened during his procedure to be sure that his death could not have been prevented. In a medical malpractice wrongful death case, your attorney must help you prove causation—that the…
The answer to your question depends on the relatives that the deceased had at the time of his death. Generally, the expenses of the person’s estate, such as funeral costs, are paid first. Then, the wrongful death recovery is distributed as follows in Kentucky: If the…
Your brother-in-law should certainly consult an attorney. From what you have said, he probably does have legitimate grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. The Legal Dictionary defines wrongful death as “the taking of the life of an individual resulting from the willful or negligent act…
Not in my book, but if she called your nephew’s doctor, she did the right thing. This is what the Brain Injury Resource Center advises: Call the doctor. Anything more than a simple scrape or mild bump should be reported to the doctor. Head injuries…
Don’t cancel the surgery! Talk to your surgeon, and tell him or her about your suspicions. Emphasize that the surgical team, especially the anesthesiologist, must also be aware of the situation. Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a genetic abnormality that is triggered by certain types of…