Personal Injury Blog

Medical malpractice is a broad area of personal injury law that can refer to almost limitless examples of a doctor or health care provider falling short of the accepted standards of medical care. One example of medical malpractice is premature discharge – when a patient is sent home from a hospital or emergency room too…

No family anticipates the trauma of a birth injury after the delivery of a newborn. Unfortunately, medical malpractice in Kentucky causes many preventable birth injuries each year. If your child gets diagnosed with a birth injury, your family may be entitled to financial compensation, or damages, for many different types of losses. If the doctor…

Social media has become much more than just a tool to connect with others. In Kentucky courts, it has provided evidence used during civil and criminal cases. If you get injured in an accident, it is very important not to use social media platforms. An insurance company claims adjuster is most likely keeping a careful…

If you are at the very beginning of a personal injury case in Kentucky, it is normal to wonder how long your case will take to resolve. While every case is unique, there are similarities in how Kentucky law deals with personal injury claims, including the general legal process. Find out how long it may…

When a physician, nurse or another health care practitioner falls short of the accepted standards of care for the medical industry, patients can suffer dire consequences. If a medical provider does not use the proper amount of care or skill in treating a patient, resulting in patient injury or death, this is known as medical…

No parent expects to receive the news that his or her infant has suffered an injury before birth, during the delivery process or shortly after. Unfortunately, not all families receive the proper medical care and attention during labor and delivery. In some cases, a physician, obstetrician or another health care practitioner is negligent, resulting in…

Pain and suffering can be a confusing part of a personal injury claim. It is a broad category of damages, or financial compensation, that looks different to each plaintiff. Placing a value on pain and suffering is difficult, as this is an intangible type of loss with no specific dollar amount. It is critical, however,…

Accidents in Kentucky can be devastating in more ways than one. They can inflict serious bodily injuries, with medical bills and lost wages that are overwhelming for a victim. They can also result in great physical pain, emotional suffering and psychological turmoil. The plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit deserves to know how much his…