Practice Areas

Kentucky Medical Injury Attorneys

Since 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, and others have extensive academic and residency training. When the standard of care is overlooked or a poor decision is made, the resulting injuries can be serious.

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 not know it until the illness is in a later stage.

Failure to Diagnose Aneurysms Brain aneurysms can be misdiagnosed as simple headaches. However, when undetected, brain aneurysms can be fatal.

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 Common signs of a brain tumor include vomiting in the morning, lack of balance, blurred vision, and headaches. If these symptoms go overlooked or dismissed, 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.

Birth Asphyxia Lack of oxygen to the baby during the birthing process can result in serious injuries. Our firm holds healthcare professionals accountable for the negligent actions that led to the asphyxiation.

Failure to Perform C-Section The decision to perform a C-section needs to be dealt with immediately. When C-section is delayed, a baby can be born with birth injuries such as brain damage.

Products Liability Our firm helps consumers who have been injured by dangerous products. Products can include household products, medical devices, 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.

Truck Accidents Caused by Improper Operation Truckers have a great responsibility to the drivers with whom they share the road. When truckers drive while fatigued, under the influence, or at excessive speeds, people can be seriously injured.

Electrocutions We represent workers from industries such as construction and mining who have been injured in electrocution accidents. OSHA has strict requirements, 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.