Posted on October 23, 2013 in Medical Malpractice
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has filed a complaint against a physician who was found liable for the death of a baby boy earlier this year, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. The medical malpractice lawsuit alleged that the osteopath, John P. Short, improperly placed an endotracheal tube in the infant and failed to monitor him…
Posted on October 2, 2013 in Workers Compensation
Victims of black lung disease may have an easier time collecting benefits for their illness, thanks to changes to a federal law recently announced by the U.S. Department of Labor. The 2010 Black Lung Benefits Act has been modified so that coal miners who have black lung disease – also called pneumoconiosis – can automatically…
Posted on September 25, 2013 in Car Accidents
Car accidents claim the lives of millions of Americans each year. Every death is a tragedy, but it’s particularly heartbreaking when a child is involved. That’s why it’s important that parents exercise special caution to make sure that their children are properly restrained in their seats – and recent government findings indicate that they might…
Posted on September 18, 2013 in Workplace Injuries
When you think of Kentucky workers who are injured on the job, you may envision construction workers or factory employees. But people who work in offices suffer injuries far more frequently than many people realize. And their injuries may qualify for Kentucky workers’ compensation. Even workers who are not handling dangerous machinery or caustic chemicals…
Posted on September 11, 2013 in Car Accidents
It is hard to imagine anything more terrifying than a head-on crash on a Kentucky highway. The result is almost always serious injury or death. Some head-on collisions come out of the blue and are unavoidable. But in other situations, there are steps you can take to prevent a crash or minimize the damage. A…