Library Articles
We regularly post articles on personal injury and accident subjects that are relevant to our clients. Check this web page often to read our latest article. We handle birth injury, car accident, truck accident, medical malpractice and defective product cases throughout Northern Kentucky and in Cincinnati, Ohio. We also represent clients who have been injured by Yasmin or Yaz side effects.
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Birth Injury:
- Do You Know What Caused Your Baby to Suffer from Shoulder Dystocia?
Description: Shoulder dystocia is a birth injury that can often be prevented. Read this article to learn more about this birth trauma and what may have caused it. Contact an experienced Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for advice regarding your Ohio or Kentucky medical malpractice case. - Common Causes of Brachial Palsy
Description: Brachial palsy is a birth injury that affects newborns. This condition may be caused by a medical mistake or doctor’s negligence. Read this article to learn more about the causes of brachial palsy and contact an experienced Northern Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if your child has suffered from a birth injury. - Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Can Often Be Prevented
Description: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a serious birth injury that can cause traumatic medical issues and even death. This article explains this birth injury and the rights of injured victims. Contact an experienced Kentucky medical malpractice attorney at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for legal advice. - What is traumatic brain injury?
Description: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen from a variety of ways and may result in mild, moderate, or severe damage to the brain. If you need legal advice about a TBI, contact Ronald L. Johnson of Schachter and Hendy at http://www.pschachter.com. - Understanding cerebral palsy
Description: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has information for parents on understanding what causes cerebral palsy, what symptoms to look for, and what kind of treatments are available. For legal advice about what to do in case this kind of birth trauma occurs, contact Ronald L. Johnson at Schachter and Hendy at http://www.pschachter.com.
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Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents:
- Ten Factors That Can Lead to a Serious Kentucky Truck Accident
Description: If you have been hurt in a Kentucky truck accident, you need to read this article to find out what may have caused it. Contact an experienced Fort Wright truck accident lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 to learn about your legal rights. We represent clients in Northern Kentucky, including Covington, Boone County, Kenton County and Campbell County. Our law firm also represents cases in Louisville, Jefferson County and in areas of Ohio, including Cincinnati and Hamilton County. - Cell Phones Are Blamed For Many Kentucky Car Accidents
Description: Cell phones are to blame for many Kentucky car accidents. Read this article to learn more about the dangers associated with using a cell phone while driving and contact an experienced Fort Wright car accident lawyer if you have been involved in a collision. A Kentucky auto accident caused by a distracted driver could entitle you to compensation. - There Are An Alarming Amount of Kentucky Car Accidents Every Year
Description: There are thousands of car accidents reported in Kentucky every year. This article reveals the alarming findings of the most recent crash report. Contact an experienced Kentucky car accident lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if you have been injured in an auto accident.
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Dangerous and Defective Products:
- Kentucky Lawsuits Filed Over Toyota’s Defective Accelerator Pedal
Description: Defective Toyota vehicles have many people concerned in Kentucky. Two women in Northern Kentucky have already filed a lawsuit alleging that defective Toyotas caused their car accidents. If you have been injured in a Kentucky car accident caused by an auto defect, contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. - Fosamax osteoporosis drug prescribed when women only has osteopenia
Description: Merck Osteoporosis drug prescribed to millions of women who do not have osteoporosis, but instead have a much less serious condition called osteopenia that does not require medication. - Toys Can Be Deadly
Description: Defective toys and products have claimed too many lives of young children. According to the CPSC, thousands of children are injured every year by toys and products, such as cribs, playpens and clothing. Contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if your child has been injured by a defective product. - Zicam cases in Kentucky and Ohio [PDF]
Description: zicam kentucky lawyers representing people with loss of sense of smell after using Zicam in kentucky and ohio as the FDA warning states zicam can cause loss of sense of smell - Fentanyl pain patch being abused
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues regarding defective medical devices. According to the website, About.com abuse of the Fentanyl pain patch can be dangerous, and has killed 115 people in Florida. According to this website, drug abusers are using the slow-release form of the painkiller to get a quick high. The University of Florida (UF) researchers are warning against this trend because it's causing an overdose of the drug fentanyl which is 100 times more potent than morphine.
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Medical Mistakes:
- Common Drug Errors to Watch Out For
Description: Read this article to learn about the common types of drug errors. If you or a loved one has been injured by medical malpractice in Kentucky or Ohio, contact an experienced Northern Kentucky injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. - One in Fifteen Children Injured by Medicine Mistakes
Description: Medicine mistakes affect one in 15 hospitalized children. A study published in Pediatrics journal revealed that more children are being harmed by drug errors in hospitals than most people realized. Read more about this study and contact a Covington medical malpractice attorney at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if you have been injured by medical malpractice. - One in 50 Heart Attack Victims Sent Home by Emergency Room Doctors
Description: Undiagnosed heart attacks are a major problem in the United States. This article reveals some alarming facts about misdiagnosed heart attacks and the rights of injured victims. Contact a Kentucky malpractice lawyer at Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for a free legal consultation. - Surgical Errors Cost Billions of Dollars Every Year
Description: Surgical errors cost nearly $1.5 billion annually in the United States. A study was conducted that found that many patients are dying due to preventable medical mistakes. This article summarizes the key findings of the study. Contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if you have been injured by medical malpractice in Kentucky or Ohio. - How to prevent medical mistakes
Description: According to the ABC News report, 247,662 patients died from errors made at hospitals between 2003-2005. Furthermore, the Institute of Medicine thinks 1.5 million patients have problems from errors made in prescription medicines. If patients become actively involved in their own health care, they can avoid these mistakes.
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Pain Pumps:
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YAZ Lawsuits:
- Signs and Treatment of Kidney Failure
Description: If you or a loved one has taken Yaz or Yasmin, you need to read this article, which discusses the warning signs of kidney failure. Yaz and Yasmin birth control have been associated with many serious side effects. Contact an experienced Northern Kentucky injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for more information. - Warning Signs of Stroke
Description: Yaz or Yasmin birth control can lead to stroke. Read this article to learn the warning signs of stroke and contact an experienced Northern Kentucky injury lawyer at the law firm of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson of (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if you have been injured by Yasmin or Yaz. - Yaz or Yasmin Birth Control Can Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Description: Deep vein thrombosis is a painful, potentially life-threatening illness. Read this article to learn about the symptoms and treatment of deep vein thrombosis. If you have taken Yaz or Yasmin birth control and have developed deep vein thrombosis, you should contact an experienced Northern Kentucky injury attorney at the law firm of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for legal advice. - Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control
Description: Yaz and Yasmin birth control can lead to a serious condition known as pulmonary embolism. Read this article to learn about this life threatening condition and contact the law firm of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if you have suffered injuries from taking Yaz or Yasmin. - Signs of Heart Arrhythmia
Description: Yaz birth control has been linked to serious health problems, including heart arrhythmia. Read this article to learn the symptoms of this potentially life threatening condition and contact the law firm of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 if you have suffered injuries from taking Yaz or Yasmin.
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General:
- Treatment of children's sports-related injuries
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues surrounding children's injuries.There are more than 30 million children who play different kinds of organized sports in the US, while others play in recreational activities. There are recommendations for how parents should treat children's sports injuries from
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. - Types of sports-related injuries
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues surrounding children's injuries.
There are more than 30 million children who play different kinds of organized sports in the US, while others play in recreational activities. - Protecting children from unintentional injuries
- Keeping children safe in hot weather
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues surrounding children's injuries.
Summer is here and with more intense sun, comes extreme heat. Parents should learn some important facts to keep their children safe in the heat. - Food manufacturers make consumers responsible
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues regarding defective products. A recent article in the The New York Times says that food companies are expecting consumers to be responsible for making sure the food they sell is not filled with dangerous pathogens.
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