February 2012

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5 Questions to Ask Your KY Doctor or Pharmacist before Taking a New Drug

When you are taking a new medication, it’s important to learn why it is being prescribed, how it should be taken, and any warnings or risks associated with it. This could help prevent a harmful drug interaction.  Here are 5 questions to ask your doctor…

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KY Nursing Home Neglect: Concussions Caused by Falls (Part B)

Diagnosing and Treating a Concussion If you believe your loved one has suffered the consequences of KY nursing home neglect and now has a concussion, it may be difficult to diagnose, especially if he or she has other medical conditions (such as Alzheimer’s). The physician…

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Plans to Widen I-65 Aim may Increase Safety in Kentucky

Thousands of traffic accidents occur on Kentucky highways each year, and I-65 has proven one of the most dangerous highways in the state. The good news? Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has proposed a highway plan that would allot $492 million toward widening a 47-mile stretch…

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Hip Fractures Stemming from Kentucky Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse (Part B)

When residents aren’t provided with medical equipment that aids them in getting around safely, such as a walker, they are being subjected to Kentucky nursing home negligence, and it could lead to a hip fracture. Or if there is a failure to make adjustments, such…

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Lawsuit Filed after Nursing Home Aide Leaves Man Unattended

February 17, 2012 – According to M Live, a lawsuit has against Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, been filed after a nursing home aide leaves a man unattended and he ends up suffering a broken neck. Although nurses aides were aware that Matthew Ambrose suffered…

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$8 Million Awarded Against Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville

February 17, 2012 – In a report from the Courier-Journal, $8 million was awarded against Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville. After a 2 week trial, the settlement was reached stemming from a case involving a retired surgeon, Dr. David Griffin. In Sept., 2008, he was…

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