Although most patients trust that their doctor will perform a safe surgery, the risk of being injured because of a surgical error is always present. However, when a surgical error results from negligence that could have been prevented, the victim does have legal options to…
Plastic surgery may be a popular option for changing one’s appearance, but unfortunately, plastic surgeon errors happen more often than you may think. If you have been the victim of a botched plastic surgery, you should immediately consult a Kentucky medical malpractice lawyer. An experienced…
Diabetes is a serious problem in the United States. Approximately 7.8 percent of the total U.S. population are affected by this disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, recent studies have shown that early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can reduce the risk of…
When you visit your doctor to obtain a diagnosis for your illness, you trust that your physician will take the time to properly evaluate your symptoms to determine your medical condition. Sometimes a doctor does not provide the standard of care expected within his or…
Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by act or omission by a medical provider where care deviates from accepted standards within the medical community and causes injury to the patient. Death can also occur as a result of medical malpractice. An injured patient can pursue…
After a surgical procedure, the last thing on your mind is whether or not the surgical team removed all of the instruments used during the procedure. You probably didn’t imagine the possibility that a sponge or surgical instrument could have been left inside your body…