According to Kentucky Health News, Kentucky nursing homes had 531 deficiencies in the first quarter of 2012. A nonprofit agency called the Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform has released this information to the public. Analysis of Deficiencies The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report…
According to ABCActionNews.com, approximately one baby per hour is born with symptoms of prescription drug withdrawal. Neonatal abstinence syndrome, or NAS, can occur after birth if a baby has been exposed to opiate painkillers while in the womb. When your baby suffers because of the…
Although boating accidents are not as common as car accidents, they can still be deadly and account for hundreds of fatalities every year. In Kentucky in 2007, over 70 accidents occurred, resulting in 13 fatalities; however, being safe and following basic boating laws can decrease…
According to the Washington Examiner, Kentucky recently passed a bill aimed at cutting down on prescription abuse and medication errors in the state. According to statistics, more than 1,000 people die in Kentucky every year due to a prescription overdose or error. If you or…
He was a retired surgeon in his eighties who suffered incredible pain at the hands of a Louisville nursing home. According to Kentucky Health News, Dr. David Griffin had both of his legs broken in the process of being moved from a chair into his…
A dog that has never once harmed you can suddenly become aggressive and injure you, or worse, kill you. Therefore, if you are a victim of this in Kentucky, you need to be aware of your legal rights and what you are liable for. A…