A diffuse axonal injury is a common type of brain injury that occurs when the brain moves back and forth forcefully against the skull. The axons, or long nerve fibers, in the brain are sheared during the acceleration and deceleration of a motor vehicle crash or…
Punitive damages are not typically part of a motor vehicle accident case recovery. However, in some extreme circumstances, punitive damages may be awarded. Kentucky’s Punitive Damages Law Punitive damages serve two purposes. First, they punish the defendant. Second, they prevent the defendant and others from…
The law does not require that bedsores reach a certain stage before an injured nursing home resident can pursue a lawsuit. However, the bedsore stage can be significant in determining damages. Why Bedsore Stages Matter Bedsore staging provides a general guideline about the severity of…
You worked before your child was born, and you planned to return to work after your child was born. However, once your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it became apparent that you couldn’t go back to work. The childcare that your child would need…
Bacteria known as enterococci are commonly found in the intestines and the environment. However, enterococci can cause infections when the bacteria enter the bloodstream or an open wound. Some of these infections may be resistant to the antibiotic Vancomycin that is supposed to treat it….
Triage means “to sort.” Emergency rooms must have a way of sorting patients to ensure that the patients who need care first to avoid serious injuries or death receive it before other patients with less urgent medical needs. ER Triage Policies and Procedures While every…