Category: Medical Malpractice
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 29, 2017
The bladder is one of the main organs in a human’s urinary organ system with the kidneys, ureters, and urethra. The bladder, itself, is a muscular sac that sits in the pelvic region of the body. Urine is created in the kidneys before traveling down the ureters into the bladder. The bladder is lined with […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 21, 2017
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which doctors remove a part of a woman’s uterus or the entire thing. Most often, hysterectomies are a final treatment option for women who are suffering from uterine cancer. Other health problems such as endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain can be resolved with a hysterectomy. In this day and age, hysterectomies are […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 27, 2017
Any surgery – major or minor – comes with certain risks that are out of the control of the surgeon and team. Because of this, most patients sign a release form known as “informed consent” prior to going under the knife. This acknowledges they understand that surgery comes with certain risks that are out of […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2017
Medical malpractice – the professional negligence by a health care professional in which treatment provided was substandard, and caused harm, injury or death to a patient – is a convoluted branch of law. It requires the help of an attorney when taken to court and an experienced medical malpractice attorney at that. If you have […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 23, 2017
Hospital malpractice is a type of medical malpractice that occurs in a hospital. Often it involves a situation where a doctor or other medical professional employed by a hospital causes injury to a patient. The negligence oftentimes can be the result of incorrect diagnosis, treatment, care, or health management. For example, in certain instances, a […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 19, 2017
Dentists have a tricky role when acting as a healthcare provider, a therapist, and a friend at the same time. These professionals are known for reaching into their patient’s mouths and for their strong communication skills during awkward situations. As a patient, it can be hard to respond during a teeth cleaning or cavity filling, but […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 30, 2016
As a result of Matt Bevin winning the vote for Governor of Kentucky, Kentuckians knew that the Commonwealth was about to experience some change. After 8 years of governing under Democrat Steve Beshear, Bevin entered office with a new agenda. Mainly, it aimed at a variety of significant changes, including tort reform. As tort law attorneys, this […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 24, 2016
Undergoing psychiatric treatment can be complicated, emotional and stressful for the patient, and sometimes even for the doctor. Grappling with mixed emotions during this experience can make everyone in the situation feel overwhelmed at times. While it’s up to the licensed doctor to help manage these feelings, sometimes the lines can get blurry. Psychiatric treatment […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 23, 2016
It seems like every time we turn on the news, there is some horror story involving medical malpractice lawsuits. These stories recount botched surgeries, serious medical errors and even unexpected deaths. And now researchers at Johns Hopkins are estimating that medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States. This means […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 1, 2016
As personal injury attorneys serving the Louisville, Kentucky-area since 1991, we’ve seen a lot of serious and even life-threatening injuries over the years. And this includes head injuries like Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a fast-moving, degenerative disease that occurs in individuals that have sustained a serious head injury. This disease used to […]
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