Nearly every industry must abide by laws and regulations that apply to it. This includes companies that manufacture products that eventually make their way into the hands of consumers here in Kentucky and throughout the country. As evidenced by news articles regarding...
Louisville Injury Blog
Damages pursuable in a wrongful death lawsuit
No one expects to lose a loved one in a fatal motor vehicle accident -- or in any kind of unexpected accident. However, these kinds of tragedies strike Louisville families from time to time. When they happen, close family members will want answers; they'll also want...
More than one devastating car accident resulted from speed
Whether someone is running late, impatient or just feels the "need for speed," many motorists travel Kentucky's roadways above the posted speed limits or too fast for the road or weather conditions. In 2016, speeding accounted for approximately 27 percent of the...
Misdiagnosis could lead to death when sepsis is involved
Dealing with any type of medical issue can be frightening. When individuals are uncertain about what the problem is, this lack of information may cause them to feel even more anxious. As a result, Kentucky residents who feel unwell may seek medical attention in order...
Recklessness while driving is more than just driver negligence
Most Kentucky residents do what they can to follow the rules of the road and watch out for others. All they want is to get where they are going safely in a reasonable amount of time. When accidents occur under these circumstances, the person responsible may be guilty...
Substandard care can lead to birth defects and birth injuries
After spending months anticipating the arrival of your child, the time to give birth arrived. Throughout your pregnancy and through the birth of your child, you relied on your Kentucky doctor to make decisions and take actions that put the best interests of you and...
Birth injuries can result from inadequate fetal monitoring
When you are pregnant, you trust your doctor with your life, as well as the life, health and future of your unborn baby. Sometimes, however, doctors make mistakes that can have a devastating impact on your future. After all, they are only human. When mistakes result...
Who is responsible for your exposure to toxic chemicals?
It may have started with simply feeling rundown, perhaps a cough or some other symptoms that were more of a nuisance than anything else. When you finally went to a Kentucky doctor, testing showed that you suffered from exposure to toxic chemicals. How did this happen,...
Many risks of anesthesia are preventable
Surgery can be a terrifying thought to many people, especially when anesthesia is necessary. If your doctor says something along the lines of, "Not to worry, we will put you to sleep temporarily," it most likely will not reassure you. Patients may wonder if they might...
FDA to consider patient feedback on medical devices
To the average Kentucky patient, medical devices look otherworldly, as if they stepped aboard an alien spaceship for their operation. It’s hard to entrust your well-being to a machine that you know nothing about. Given the horror stories of defective device...