What should have been a joyous time in a couple's life quickly turned to pain and grief. Now, the couple's child will grow up without a mother due to an emergency room misdiagnosis. Her husband, who is not from Kentucky, recently received a verdict awarding him more...
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Proper work practices for portable power tools
For many industrial workers, using portable power tools is a way of life. This can include everything from drills to circular saws to grinders (and that is just the start). While using portable power tools on the job may be unavoidable, and is a great way to work in...
Were birth injuries due to a slow or absent response?
Few things are more natural than pregnancy. A woman's body knows what to do, and for the vast majority of women here in Kentucky and around the world, their pregnancies are uneventful -- medically speaking. A certain percentage of women encounter difficulties that put...
Are there cancer-causing toxic chemicals in talc?
Johnson & Johnson has been making household products for more than 100 years. Consumers here in Kentucky and across the country tend to trust that the products the company makes will not harm them, but it appears that at least one of its products may contain toxic...
How to avoid trouble when operating a forklift
Are you staffed with the responsibility of operating a forklift on a daily basis? Is this something you enjoy, as long as you are able to remain safe? If you have been operating a forklift for many years, you may assume that you know everything. Unfortunately, it only...
Defective medical devices have killed 5 so far
How many Kentucky residents have gone to extremes to lose weight? Many more have trusted their doctors to provide them with a safe treatment to help them on their journeys. If unsuspecting patients receive (and perhaps unsuspecting doctors use) defective medical...
Good Samaritans help out at scene of devastating car accident
Many Kentucky residents will rush to help someone in peril without even thinking about their own safety first. These good Samaritans could even end up saving someone's life. In fact, at least one person recently involved in a devastating car accident more than likely...
Severe and fatal injuries result from single-car crash
It may be both a gift and a curse that many auto accidents here in Kentucky and elsewhere only involve one vehicle. On the one hand, innocent motorists are not involved. On the other hand, those in the vehicle could suffer serious or fatal injuries as a result of the...
Police work to determine details of devastating car accident
Regardless of how quickly police respond to calls regarding motor vehicle crashes, they do not always get there in time to save the lives of those involved. In addition, the scene of a devastating car accident can sometimes be so chaotic that identifying who the...
What if your doctor fails to diagnose gestational diabetes?
During pregnancy, many mothers worry about the health of their child as well as their own well-being. That is why it is important to get regular check-ups and bring up any concerns with your doctor. However, what happens if a condition, such as gestational diabetes,...