Critical Delays: The Importance of Meeting the Standard of Care for Cancer Diagnosis
One of the most common lawsuits in medical malpractice defense is a delay in diagnosis of cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, the
One of the most common lawsuits in medical malpractice defense is a delay in diagnosis of cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, the
As of summer 2021, the U.S. counts over 35 million COVID-19 cases and more than 616,000 deaths. Nearly one-third of U.S. COVID-19 deaths are linked
After a long and difficult year dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 began with the positive news of effective coronavirus vaccines becoming available. Challenges remain,
During the COVID-19 crisis, a number of state governments, including Kentucky’s, have taken steps to adopt new protections for the front-line healthcare providers who are
Tort reform has been a hot-button issue in Kentucky for many years. The phrase “tort reform” refers generally to changes in the legal system aimed
There was a time when physicians wouldn’t hesitate to explain why a bad outcome occurred and offer an apology to the patient or patient’s family.
Heralded by its proponents in Frankfort as the answer to Kentucky’s physician shortage (which was attributed to Kentucky being a “litigation friendly” state), the Kentucky
LEXINGTON Kentucky’s appellate courts have debated for years on whether Kentucky allows hospitals to be sued for “negligent credentialing.” Generally, this claim involves allegations that
LEXINGTON Five attorneys and two staff from the Fulkerson law firm have joined the McBrayer law firm in Lexington. Attorneys Calvin Fulkerson, Amber Knouff, Kyle
Recently, Kentucky courts have considered whether to recognize a new cause of action called “negligent credentialing.” Generally, a negligent credentialing claim involves allegations that a
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