Louisville Legal Issues Blog
Misdiagnosis spreads among Kentucky hospitals
Recently, a union student was incorrectly quarantined from friends and family after a severe diagnosis in Appalachian Regional Healthcare. However, the patient ended up being cleared of the potential infectious disease and begun new treatments. Health Commissioner,...
Curbing Covid-19 in nursing homes
The number of Covid-19 cases continues to increase across the country, as the United States hits an all-time high of 3.5 million confirmed cases and 138,000 fatalities. As of July 17, Kentucky has seen over 400 new cases daily and suffered 675 deaths. State officials...
How can I avoid truck accidents?
Most commuters pass by semi-trucks daily. Whether it's on the way to work or to the grocery store, you tend to drive alongside multiple commercial vehicles during your trip, which means you are at risk for truck accidents every day. Luckily, there are some ways to...
How lockdown leads to more rusty drivers on the road
As Stay-At-Home orders lift across the country, many experts fear dangers will continue into the streets, especially as rusty drivers return to the road. What should drivers and passengers pay attention to as they start emerging from their homes? According to the AA...
Delaying treatment could lead to malpractice
Due to the recent pandemic, many healthcare professionals and experts recommend not coming to the hospital unless it's completely necessary. There were situations during the peak of the pandemic where patients were turned away due to occupancy or lack of symptoms. It...
Coronavirus may hide something else in nursing homes
Over the quarantine period, most elderly residents have been confined to the walls of nursing homes or assisted living spaces in order to protect their health and visitors' health. It is an entirely rational thought since millions of Americans participated in the same...
Lawyers add value to cases, despite court closures
Courts across the country are limiting or restricting hearings due to the recent pandemic, but it hasn't ceased cases or lawsuits from moving forward. Actually, most attorneys are staying busy and working with clients to progress court work, including cases and...
How to prove injuries during the pandemic
The current pandemic causes disruptions in everyone's life, from retailers to employers to the home. We see a constant shift in how we respond to daily tasks. However, it causes more severe disruptions in cases of personal injuries. Many victims may feel pressured to...
Why I should hire my lawyer now with courts closed?
The current pandemic has shifted everything in our daily lives, from grocery shopping to visiting friends and family. It's not surprising that we see those changes affect the court process, as many courts are closed due to COVID-19. It makes many defendants wonder if...
Some risks accompanying surgery are unacceptable
Any time a Kentucky resident is in line for a surgical procedure, there is a great deal of paperwork to be completed prior to the actual surgery. A significant portion of it is devoted to what is known as informed consent, which may be defined as the patient's...
