The most important aspect everyone looks for and expects from a nursing home is that their loved ones are well taken care of and are safe. The unfortunate fact is, many times our confidence and trust of doctors, nurses and staff can be shattered when there is negligence or abuse.
Do you know the signs that may indicate nursing home abuse?
Medical malpractice: Man awarded over $3 million in lawsuit
Every day, thousands of medical patients in Kentucky place their lives in the hands of capable physicians. These patients trust that they will be cared for and given the best treatment available. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Medical malpractice has become one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States. A woman in another state lost her life to alleged medical malpractice and her husband was recently awarded over $3 million after filing a lawsuit against a hospital.
Fatal car accidents are happening more often in Kentucky
Roadways in the state of Kentucky are constantly crowded and congested, especially in and around cities. More vehicles than ever before are sharing roadways across the state. Because of this, car accidents are happening at an alarming rate. Most accidents are minor fender-benders and nothing more than inconveniences. However, an increasing number of these accidents are proving to be fatal.