The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) acknowledges electricity as a serious workplace hazard, one that can maim or kill employees and produce extensive property damage. But while electrical risks are often thought of as being unique to certain industries and occupations – ones like construction, utilities and manufacturing […]
A suspicious death or “unexplained death” is considered when the causes and circumstances surrounding a fatality are unclear. This includes deaths that occur without any witnesses present, those that occur under medical care or in nursing homes, or any that do not have a suitable legal or medical explanation. The […]
Circeo Law Firm, a civil litigation law firm based in Lexington, today announced that founding partner Lisa Circeo was elected to the 2022 Kentucky Justice Association Board of Governors. “It is a true honor to be recognized by the Kentucky Justice Association and elected to serve as a Governor At […]
A particularly dangerous form of elder abuse, the improper use of medication can seriously sicken and even kill nursing home and long-term care residents. Many of the same medicines that are used to keep residents well can become objects of carelessness or tools of control used by staff. The rights […]
October is Residents’ Rights Month for elders living in long-term care facilities across America. The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care first designated this month as a time to focus on the dignity, respect, and individual value of every senior citizen in care. Elders enter the care system for […]
Medical malpractice can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating, and building a case is generally a difficult and complicated process. But as a victim, you have certain rights at each end of the process. While it’s easy for these rights to be taken advantage of, there are steps that can […]
Leading nursing home, personal injury firm introduces refined brand identity, grows award-winning team LEXINGTON, Kentucky, September 21, 2021 – Circeo Law Firm, P.S.C, a civil litigation firm based in Lexington, today announced its name change (formerly Circeo Fannin, P.S.C.) and new brand identity, and shares plans for the expansion of […]
Every relationship with a physician, nurse practitioner or other medical care provider is rooted in trust and confidence. Patients depend on them for accurate diagnoses, effective treatment of illnesses and injuries, and even emotional support during some of the most trying moments of their lives. But as most of us […]
A Latin phrase that attorneys become familiar with is “res ipsa loquitur.” It means that an incident that causes a victim injury speaks for itself, reducing their burden of proof amid circumstantial evidence in a liability case. A successful claim, though, is as precise as possible in drawing a line […]
After being injured as a result of a medical error, you are likely to encounter two frequently conflated terms, “negligence” and “malpractice.” While they may sound the same, your lawyer should most certainly know the difference. It is estimated that nearly 150,000 payouts were made for medical errors in the […]