A patient is prescribed medication to help him or her feel better, not worse. There are situations, however, where medical professionals prescribe or administer medication that can cause a patient serious injury. Adverse reactions One of the most common types of...
One of the dangers of any childbirth is that the newborn will not get enough oxygen immediately before or during the birthing process. As is the case with anybody, the newborn’s brain requires oxygen to function. Without an adequate supply of it, the brain suffers...
Because more Kentuckians worked from home in 2020, there were fewer car accidents on roadways in the commonwealth that year. Despite the drop in collisions, there were 780 traffic fatalities. Some of these, of course, was at-fault drivers. If you have survived a...
Most people in the Owensboro area are familiar with the company Amazon. Many people have an Amazon subscription and order multiple things from the website every week. Amazon also has 14 fulfillment centers in Kentucky, including one in Owensboro. Although Amazon...
A single truck accident can devastate the lives of victims and their families. When a truck driver is driving while fatigued or drowsy they may be at greater risk of causing a truck accident which is why victims should understand these dangers and the personal injury...
In Kentucky and across the United States, people on the road should be aware of the possibility of an auto accident. That goes beyond drivers and passengers and extends to first responders and road workers. While the common catalysts of accidents like distracted...
An accident in Owensboro left the motorcyclist dead and the passenger seriously injured. The accident happened in the evening hours at an intersection. According to authorities, the driver of a pickup truck collided with the motorcycle. A 60-year-old man, who was...
Whenever you enter a business or other privately owned place, there is a reasonable assumption that the property will be well maintained. However, injuries due to unsafe building conditions do happen, and the owner of the property may be responsible under premises...
Nursing homes play a critical role in providing care for individuals who are unable to manage their own medical and personal needs. Kentucky families may visit and interview nursing homes for their loved ones to attempt to screen out facilities that seem unsafe or...
In May 2015, a young girl in Jefferson County was dragged by her school bus for a quarter of a mile after her backpack got stuck in its door. Now 13 years old, the accident victim and her family are demanding new technology to help prevent these types of tragedies....
