The Kentucky State Legislature is again trying to limit Kentuckians access to the Courthouse. The State Senate has passed a bill which would require nursing home and medical negligence claims to first go before a panel of doctors before injured people could file a claim for damages. This panel system would not be a final …
It’s a common misconception that if a doctor makes any mistake while treating you, it’s considered medical malpractice. Truth is, it all depends on whether you can show or prove that you were actually harmed by an act or omission of a doctor, nurse or other medical professional, providing the act or omission falls below …
If you’ve been in a car accident, you probably know all about the whirlwind of emotions and questions that immediately follow. You begin to assess the situation by asking a checklist of questions: “Am I hurt?” “Are my passengers hurt?” “Is the other driver hurt?” “Was it my fault?” “Was it theirs?” “What should I …
If you’ve been injured on the job at your workplace, it can be difficult to know where to turn or what to do next. An attorney can help put you on the right path to medical treatment while fighting to compensate you for injuries, lost time & lost wages. While we’d recommend that you seek …
If you’ve been injured as a result of negligence from a doctor or medical provider, you may be considering a medical malpractice claim. But in order to be successful in receiving compensation for your injuries, your claim must satisfy all of the following requirements: Injury: The doctor or health care provider caused an injury to …
As the saying goes, a picture’s worth a thousand words. Not only can pictures help to tell a story of a car accident but they can do it without bias. There are few things more powerful for strengthening your case. Witnesses and first-hand accounts may confuse details. Pictures don’t. That’s why when you’re in a …
Being in a car accident is a traumatic experience and always an unexpected shock. When it happens to you or someone in your family, here are five things you need to do: CALL THE POLICE – even if you are not feeling hurt or the damage does not appear “too bad.” The police will capture the …
What should you do for your injuries after a car accident? You may think you know the proper steps to take, but here is a list to make sure you are doing what you should. 1. If you have any pain at all, make sure to have the EMT evaluate you at the scene. 2. …
Being in an auto or motorcycle accident can be very traumatic, no matter how serious the accident. Your mind is racing. Your body may be aching. But there are a few things you need to ALWAYS remember to do while you’re on the scene and afterward. Call the police and, if necessary, an ambulance Get the …
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