According to the FDA, when a company recalls a medical device, it contacts and notifies customers directly, supplies information to help patients or users identify the recalled product to minimize consequences, takes action to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The FDA oversees each recall to…
According to the FDA, a “recall” is an action taken to address a problem with a medical device that violates FDA law. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and…
According to the FDA, usually a company (for example, the manufacturer or distributor) recalls a medical device on its own (voluntarily). When a company learns that it has a product that violates FDA law, the company recalls the device (through correction or removal) and notifies…
Informed consent will not affect your Kentucky medical malpractice claim, in certain instances. While a patient may have given informed consent for a doctor to go ahead with the medical procedure or treatment, it does not negate the doctor’s duty to provide a standard of…
No, there is not a medical malpractice liability cap in Kentucky. Kentucky, unlike many other states, does not impose a limit on the amount of compensation that a claimant may receive for injuries related to medical negligence. This increases the potential compensation you stand to…
A deposition is a witness’ sworn testimony taken before trial. It’s just one tool attorneys use to help prepare for a case. The purpose of a deposition is to get detailed information that may help in a Kentucky personal injury claim. This means that a…