The last few months of the year tend to mark the beginning of the holiday season. Many people in Kentucky use this time as an opportunity to be with family, which often requires traveling over long distances. With many more people on the road and potentially hazardous...
Louisville Injury Blog
Are post-surgical infections due to medical malpractice?
Of course, not all of them do, but many post-surgical infections begin with a mistake either during or after surgery. Even relatively healthy Kentucky patients could contract a serious or deadly infection after a surgery. When it comes to post-surgical infections,...
What does it mean to bring a wrongful death suit?
Losing a loved one is often the hardest thing that most Kentucky residents go through, especially if it is unexpected and due to the negligent actions of another party. Many unexpected deaths result in criminal charges for the party believed responsible, but those...
Birth injuries or death can result from certain drugs in labor
When people think of birth injuries, they commonly think of doctors who fail to intervene. When a mother or infant goes into distress, medical professionals need to react quickly to prevent potential injuries. They may also think of surgical or procedural mistakes...
Motorcycle accidents often don’t end well for the riders
Whether you ride for pleasure or economic reasons, being on your motorcycle provides you with benefits that passenger cars do not. On the other hand, riding also comes with certain risks. The fact of the matter is that motorcycle accidents do not always end well for...
Pediatric malpractice issues: Standard of care
You entrusted your child to a Kentucky doctor. Later, you found out that trust was misplaced. You want to file a pediatric malpractice claim, but first, you need to know whether the doctor violated the standard of care. The answer to that question in many cases...
What must be proven to win a product liability case?
Sellers and manufacturers have a duty to provide working and properly labeled products to consumers. If a drug, device, vehicle or other type of product has caused you harm then you may be able to recover compensation through a product liability suit. It is best to...
A traumatic brain injury could end your professional career
It only takes an instant for an accident to change the course of your life. Maybe you were in your car, headed somewhere. Maybe you were going about your daily work routine. Perhaps you were out shopping. Suddenly, another driver slams into you, a machine at work...
Are distracted driving or drunk driving accidents worse?
Driver negligence takes many forms, but some behaviors behind the wheel are more dangerous than others. Who would have thought that a time would come when researchers would compare distracted driving accidents to drunk driving accidents in terms of danger and...
EpiPen maker accused of neglecting life-threatening malfunctions
EpiPens have been in the news lately, and not for their life-saving properties. From accusations of price gouging to a recall in Singapore over concerns regarding defects, the device has been getting a lot of flak over improprieties and more. Now, there's more...