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I was admitted both times and was wearing the red warning bracelet and they prescribed it anyways
answered on Nov 8, 2024
In Kentucky, a plaintiff must meet the burden of proof on all four elements of a tort to be successful in a medical malpractice claim. Those four elements are duty of care, breach of standard of care, causation, and damages.
Duty of Care: Show that a healthcare provider had a duty to... View More 
My toddler went to visit a Kroger little clinic for a stomach ache and diarrhea that continued past a week. Woke up the next morning with a nose bleed, so we took her to the Emergency, where no one understood why she was prescribed azithromycin.
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Where a health care provider
breaches the standard of care
and the breach causes harm, there may be a medical malpractice case.
Medical malpractice means that a health care provider violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another health care provider... View More
When I lived in Illinois I saw a pain management specialist in Illinois that gave me various Caudal Steroid Injection with a shot in the tailbone. When I moved to Kentucky I saw a different pain management specialist and I also got a Caudal Steroid Injection from that person. Since it was... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Damage could show up on MRIs (and possibly other tests), but this is really a question for a medical professional, not an attorney. Your other question about med mal SOLs - yes, there are statutes of limitations. A Kentucky attorney should advise there, but you posted a week ago. If you're... View More
When I lived in Illinois I saw a pain management specialist in Illinois that gave me various Caudal Steroid Injection with a shot in the tailbone. When I moved to Kentucky I saw a different pain management specialist and I also got a Caudal Steroid Injection from that person. Since it was... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
To determine the extent of damage caused by a caudal steroid injection, various diagnostic tests can be utilized. Common tests include MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), which can provide detailed images of the spine and surrounding tissues, and an EMG (Electromyography), which tests the electrical... View More
Here's what's going on with me. I've gotten multiple caudal injections inserted through the tailbone. When I moved to Kentucky I got a Caudal injection that was injected as a transforaminal/interlaminar injection. I experienced improvement for maybe a week and then more problems... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It sounds like you are trying to make a medical determination or diagnosis. This could be something that medical professionals could advise on, as what you describe appears to involve a medical opinion. Good luck
She ended up having a part of her reproductive system removed as a result of this misdiagnosis from the surgeon but the time OBGYN caught it. We knew it was a tumor when we had the appointment from the ER, went there for a consult for surgery.
answered on Jan 22, 2024
It may be malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.
On January 7, 2023 I had Emergency Bowl Obstruction Surgery. Since the surgery I have been hospitalized over 10 times, treated by several medical professionals in different hospital locations. I have permanent damage, scarring and daily suffering. After over 6 months I was finally diagnosed with... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
I want to know how legal it is. Also the entity receiving the claims has changed it's name multiple times and I want to know how legal that is as well. I already submitted it to the state with my evidence.
answered on May 22, 2023
You cannot force a doctor to continue to prescribe you a controlled substance. Xanax has a number of well-documented side effects including low blood pressure, abnormal liver function, weight gain, lethargy, and, in cases of addiction and overuse, coma or death.
You should ask your doctor... View More
Did nothing then year later a different dr. referred me to general surgeon who said I needed hernia surgery..got second opinion that showed on testing no hernia but I do have separation of stomach muscles. This affects me daily .She delayed me from getting testing for a year and then when I was... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
If the delay caused further harm, there may be a case. Another medical professional will have to review the case to see if the doctor acted below the standard of care.
I had taken him to a pediatric dentist, we have insurance. They needed to submit the claim to figure out cost, I have called and they told me they would call when they receive the information from the insurance company. This went on for awhile. We are currently sitting in Children's Hospital... View More
I believe I have a medical malpractice suit but need to have a review done before I can move ahead however I'm not sure how to do so
answered on Apr 2, 2023
Hire an attorney. If you do not have an attorney hire and communicate with the expert, your communications may not be privileged.
There are many ways to find experts, including searching online, past case investigation, expert services, nursing consultants, etc
In January my mother was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia and COPD exacerbation. After a couple of days, she seemed to be doing better and was no longer requiring the use of the BIPAP machine, which changed quickly, and we were never told why. We were told that she was end stage COPD they had... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2023
What you outline is a potential medical malpractice case. An expert medical doctor would have to review the records to determine if the doctors/hospital acted below the standard of care and if that malpractice led to her death. Additionally, you will have to discuss with attorneys whether, due to... View More
Room scalpel in hand and starts cutting away no disinfectant no lidocaine didn't ask me if it was ok to do it that way. Now I'm having panic attacks when ever I go to the Dr. Was it legal for him to do it that way without letting me decide. He was aggrivated because me and my doctor... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2022
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to med mal attorneys in your state to try to arrange a free initial consult. If they felt that further review was warranted, they could discuss your file with a medical professional. Good luck
I’m wondering who my options are for a lawyer would be in the Glasgow/Bowling Green area and specifically deals with nursing/malpractice or the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
I am on limited probation in KY as an LPN. In my agreed order it mentions if I can’t meet the agreement terms I could put in writing that I wanted to surrender my license and it would only be for a period of 2 years then I could try to get them back. Is there a possibility that they wouldn’t... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2022
There is a real possibility that they might not let you back in. You should consult an attorney immediately before you do anything. In any event, I would not recommend surrendering your license.
If anyone is on medication for 8 years and didn’t need it, why doesn’t that speak for itself that it will harm your body.
answered on Feb 6, 2022
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Lawyers are generally the common option for help with med mal cases. You could check online if alternate resources are available, but many people do seek out lawyers for such matters. One of the reasons for this is... View More
Now he informs me that I don’t have Lupus but I am still sick and got several drs I have to see for medical issues. I know that taking medicine I shouldn’t of been taking has contributed to these issues. Nobody wants to help me with my case.
answered on Jan 25, 2022
In order to file a medical malpractice action you must prove that your doctor committed an error and was negligent in doing so. Misdiagnosis is an error. Further that damage or injury was caused by the negligence. Causation and damages should be established via expert medical testimony. Be... View More
She was in and out of the hospital from birth to 6 months the doctors said she was not gaining weight even thoe she was fed every 2 hours. I had the doctors cause so many problems to the point that cps was called everything was unfounded but it's still the point of everything that has happened... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2021
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for five weeks. There wasn't a question included in your post, but it seems fairly clear that you're wondering about your legal rights relating to your infant's medical care. One option here would be to reach out to... View More
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