 Kentucky Medical Injury AttorneysSince 1986, the lawyers at Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Kinney & Wilt, PSC have helped individuals and families who have been affected by medical injuries. These injuries come in various forms and to people of all ages--including newborns. A medical injury presents many challenges including medical bills and sometimes even the loss of a life. If you or someone you care about would like to speak with an attorney about a medical injury, please contact our firm to arrange a consultation about any of the following practice areas. Medical Malpractice A medical injury that is caused by the negligence or carelessness of a healthcare professional often leaves people wondering, "how did this happen?" Physicians, surgeons, obstetricians, nurses and other medical professionals have extensive academic and residency training that should prevent injuries like these. Unfortunately, when the standard of care is overlooked or a poor decision is made, the resulting injuries can be serious. Injuries could result from:
Failure to Diagnose Cancer When diagnosed in a timely manner, the outlook for a cancer patient is very optimistic. When a lab error occurs or a diagnostic test is not ordered, a person with cancer may be completely unaware of their condition until the illness is in a later stage and treatment options are severely limited. Common undiagnosed cancer-related issues include:
Failure to Diagnose Aneurysms Brain aneurysms can be dismissed as migraines or even as simple headaches. However, when undetected, brain aneurysms can be fatal, causing death in mere minutes. Surgical and Anesthesia Errors During surgery, several key people are responsible for the health and life of the patient. When the wrong amount of a drug is administered or a patient dies, this is an act of negligence. Failure to Diagnose Heart Attack and Stroke Patients are sometimes diagnosed with indigestion or a migraine headache when they are actually exhibiting warning signs of a heart attack or stroke. When spotted early enough, medicines and procedures can be administered to save a person's life. Brain Tumors Tumors can easily interrupt the delicate balance of brain activity, causing severe illness or even death. Common signs of a brain tumor include vomiting in the morning, lack of balance, blurred vision and headaches. If these symptoms go overlooked, dismissed or are misdiagnosed as something else, a person's life may be lost. Birth Injuries When a newborn is injured, parents can be distraught. Our firm provides legal advocacy that holds negligent parties accountable and gives parents hope for the future of their child. Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen. Cerebral palsy results in developmental delays and other medical problems. Our firm helps parents seek fair compensation that will provide for their child's future and meet their special needs. Birth Asphyxia Lack of oxygen to the baby during the birthing process can result in serious injuries. Our firm holds healthcare professionals accountable for their negligent actions that led to the asphyxiation of the baby. Failure to Perform C-Section The decision to perform a C-section needs to be made immediately after a doctor suspects something is going wrong with the birth. When C-section is delayed or not performed at all, a baby can be born with birth injuries such as brain damage and the mother can suffer severe injuries of her own. Products Liability Our firm helps consumers who have been injured by dangerous products. Dangerous and defective products could be things like household products, medical devices, heavy equipment, power tools, automobile components and workplace products. Truck Accidents Caused by Improper Maintenance Working with experts such as accident reconstructionists, our lawyers are able to determine the cause of trucking accidents. Improper maintenance such as faulty brakes, bad lighting and defective fifth wheel couplings can result in serious injuries to innocent people. Accidents of this type could result in serious injuries like traumatic brain injury or closed head injury due to the force of the impact. Truck Accidents Caused by Improper Operation Truckers have a great responsibility to the drivers with whom they share the road. If truckers drive while fatigued, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or at excessive speeds, people can be seriously injured. Improper loading of the truck, resulting in unbalanced or loose cargo can also cause accidents. Electrocutions We represent workers from industries such as construction and mining that have been injured in electrocution accidents. OSHA and Kentucky's own occupational safety and health laws put in place strict requirements to protect workers, and when they are not followed, that failure puts people at risk of serious injury. FELA Litigation Railroad workers are entitled to sue their employers for on-the-job injuries under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Our firm represents injured railroad workers in a potentially litigious area of law. Contact Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd, Kinney & Wilt, PSC to learn more about any of our practice areas. |
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