Nurses in Kentucky hospitals are generally the individuals who administer medication; hence, they are the last line of defense against medication errors—except for the patients themselves. When errors occur, nurses may be blamed. Changing the System Creating a culture of safety in which nurses feel…
Negligence is carelessness that harms another person. To legally sue for negligence, you must be able to prove four things: The defendant—the person you are suing—owed you, the plaintiff, a duty of care. The defendant failed to exercise due care, thereby breaching the duty. The…
Many parents realize that their children are especially at risk of suffering ill effects from a prescription drug injury in Kentucky. But what they may not realize is that they themselves have given their child an incorrect medication—all because the pharmacist made a mistake. Sound-alike…
Before you decide whether or not to have back surgery, let’s take a look at some of the risks of spinal fusion. This information comes from spine-health.com. There may be significant pain at the incision area. The techniques used by some surgeons require both anterior…
If you have suffered a Kentucky paralysis injury, you are no doubt experiencing a range of emotions. You are angry about the loss of your mobility, frightened about what the future may hold, and overwhelmed at the thought of paying medical costs of your injury…
You’ve experienced the pain of losing a loved one; now it’s time for the practical aspect of pursuing your wrongful death lawsuit in Louisville. Let’s take a look at some of the basics, as found on the Nolo.com website. Who Can File a Wrongful Death…