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...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Nov 20, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Doctors and other medical professionals in Kentucky have a duty and responsibility to provide medical care in an effective and timely manner. Physicians are required to undergo years of academic training in order to legally treat patients. It takes a...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Aug 29, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Modern technology and stringent safety regulations have made surgical procedures safer than ever before in Kentucky and across the country. However, safety regulations only work if surgeons and other health care providers follow these rules. Any deviation or lapse in...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Aug 1, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
The birth of a child is a moment of joy and amazement for parents. A delicate and often complex procedure, childbirth happens on a daily basis in most hospitals throughout the state of Kentucky. Amazingly, skilled and highly trained doctors and nurses make...
On behalf of Slechter Law Firm | Jul 3, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Infections can have major impacts on hospital patients. So, how common hospital infections are is a major safety issue. Unfortunately, it appears that last year saw a drop in how common it was for hospitals to report zero incidents when it comes to five common types...
