Medical Malpractice

Colorectal Surgical Site Infection

More than 14% of patients who go to the hospital for a colorectal procedure suffer a surgical site infection after surgery. Surgical site infections can...

Hospital Medical Mistake Reporting Before Kentucky Supreme Court

The Kentucky Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association are appealing the ruling of a Kentucky court to the Kentucky Supreme Court. At issue is...

Hospitals Face Fines for Deadly Medication Mistakes

Hospitals in Kentucky and other states may be more motivated to take medical safety more seriously with the news that more than a dozen hospitals...

Screwdriver Lodged in Patient’s Digestive System

Jessamine County, KY – June 5, 2012 – According to WKYT, a lawsuit has been filed against a dentist after an x-ray showed that a...

Nearly 1 in 4 Surgeons are in Malpractice Litigation

According to a report from the New York Times, nearly 1 in 4 surgeons are in the midst of medical malpractice litigation. The Journal of...

Risk for Malpractice Suits over Medical Device Injuries

In a report from the American Medical News, doctors could be at risk for medical malpractice suits over medical device injuries. Concerns are being raised...