When you’re dealing with a health issue, how quickly you get the right treatment can make a major difference in how well you recover. Delayed treatment, where medical care is postponed or not provided when it should have been, often causes more harm than the original illness or injury. In […]
Category: Medical Malpractice
When someone goes into the hospital, the last thing they expect is to get sicker. But it happens more often than you’d think, and one hidden cause is unsterilized medical equipment. From contaminated surgical tools to improperly cleaned IV lines, even a small mistake in sterilization can lead to serious […]
Medication errors in nursing homes often start small but can quickly lead to serious harm. Something as simple as mixing up two labels or giving a pill a few hours too early can trigger a chain reaction. For older adults with fragile health, even a minor dosage mistake can result […]
When you’re sick or dealing with scary symptoms, you rely on your doctor to figure out what’s going on. One of the biggest tools they use is test results—from bloodwork and X-rays to MRIs and biopsies. These results can mean the difference between catching a problem early or missing it […]
When you visit a doctor or hospital, you put your trust in their hands. You expect them to use their expertise to make you better, and most times, that trust is well-placed. But what happens when something goes wrong? Medical malpractice is when a healthcare provider makes mistakes or doesn’t […]
Medical malpractice is a term that can sound a bit intimidating, but at its core, it’s about ensuring that patients receive the care they deserve. When a healthcare provider fails to meet basic standards, a patient may experience harm that should have been avoided. In Lexington, Kentucky, understanding how these […]
When we place our trust in medical professionals to provide appropriate care, we expect them to ensure our health, safety, and well-being. Unfortunately, medical errors and negligence can occur, leaving patients to deal with sometimes life-altering repercussions. In Kentucky, patients harmed by medical malpractice have the right to hold negligent […]
Trust is the foundation of the relationship between healthcare providers and their patients. As a patient, you trust that your medical provider will act in the best interest of your health and follow the highest standards of care. However, there are times when healthcare professionals fail to deliver the quality […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Medicaid recipients in the case of Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County et al. v. Talevski. The case in question centered around the accusation made by Ivanka Talevski, the wife of nursing home patient Gorgi Talevski, against the […]
Medical negligence or malpractice happens when a healthcare professional fails to provide the appropriate standard of care and causes harm to the patient. Medical malpractice cases are complex and often require expert testimony to prove negligence. In the United States, medical malpractice cases are usually based on the 4 Ds […]