Kentucky Medical Malpractice Legal Questions

Generally speaking, post-op wound infections are considered an accepted complication of surgery. If a malpractice case is pursued because of a postop wound infection, the underlying premise of the case is  that the attending physicians failed to promptly respond to signs of an infection, and this resulted in permanent harm that could not be avoided.  It does not sound like the small delay you experienced resulted in permanent irreversible harm. Medical malpractice cases are very costly and time-consuming.  Therefore, in most circumstances a patient must have suffered a significant permanent injury as a result of the medical negligence for the case to be financially viable.  Under the circumstances, I think you will have a difficult time finding an attorney to represent you. If you do want to pursue a case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability.  Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case.  Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

Statute of limitations are governed by state law. You should contact a Kentucky medical malpractice attorney and run the facts of the case by him.  In general, most states have an exception to the two year statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases known as "the discovery rule." Essentially, this rule holds that the statute of limitations does not begin to accrue until a patient knew or should have known that the medical provider made a mistake that was negligent. I am skeptical about whether you will meet that requirement at face value, but it is probably worth speaking to a lawyer to get a well-reasoned answer.  You should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case.  Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com... Read More

You should contact a local medical malpractice attorney. They take these cases on a contingency basis (You pay a portion of your recovery to them) and they provide free consultations.  The question will be whether there is lasting damage caused by the overdose. If there is not, your daughter will probably not have a financially viable case (but of course you would rather have no case and her health).  The articles below may be helpful, although they are geared to New Jersey.  Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that provides suggestions about how to get answers to questions when an unexpected medical outcome occurs.  Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case.  Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com... Read More

Failure to order an MRI at the outset to diagnose a possible tendon injury is not something that sounds like medical malpractice.  Doctors generally will attempt to cure a muscle problem with physical therapy before ordering an MRI because of the costs and radiation exposure when these diagnostic tests are performed. Nevertheless, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney and run the facts by him. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com    ... Read More

It is difficult to tell you how to find the right lawyer when you provide no information about why you might need one.  A bad medical outcome is not necessarily the result of medical negligence. You have not provided any facts that indicate that a doctor did something wrong. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com... Read More

If your daughter's doctor failed to properly diagnose her condition, and this failure led to further injury, you may be able to take legal action. It is important to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer who can evaluate your case to determine if you have a cause of action. There are time limitations for filing a lawsuit, so I recommend contacting an attorney as soon as possible to review your case.   -Steve Steven M. Levin Levin & Perconti325 N. LaSalle St. Suite 450Chicago, IL 60654312.332.2872Email: questions@levinperconti.com Website: www.levinperconti.com ... Read More