On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Jul 24, 2020 | Medical Malpractice, Uncategorized
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,...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Jun 16, 2020 | Medical 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...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | May 12, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
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...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | May 4, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Kentucky residents who seek treatment from a medical professional or go to a pharmacy to get a prescription should be cognizant of the possibility that a medication mistake will lead to injuries or death. This is a form of medical malpractice that should be addressed....
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Mar 9, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Multiple studies in recent years have found that far too many Americans get far too little sleep. Worse, a number of those studies have confirmed that the very people we most need thinking clearly, paying attention to details, and staying physically and emotionally...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Feb 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Explained very simply, they put things inside the patient and forget to take them out. Operations are often complex, involving a surprising number of tools and other objects used in the body temporarily. Losing track of one or more of these objects, accidentally...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Jul 31, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Many Kentucky families know all too well what it’s like to lose a loved one. The death of a family member is one of life’s most difficult and stressful events. When a family member is lost as a result of medical malpractice, the experience can be...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Jul 3, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Successful medical treatment is a step-by-step process. Those in Kentucky and across the country who seek treatment rely on the knowledge and expertise of doctors, surgeons and other providers. However, if a health care provider makes a mistake in any part...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Apr 10, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
The most important step in the fight against diseases is a correct and timely diagnosis. To successfully treat any illness, the illness must first be appropriately diagnosed. An incorrect diagnosis could delay critical treatment and allow...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Jan 30, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
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...
