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Birth Injury
Is it Malpractice When a Material Infection Causes Cerebral Palsy?
How Cerebral Palsy Affects Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Obstetric Forceps
Pitocin and Kentucky Birth Injuries
Kentucky Birth Injuries Caused by Vacuum Extractions
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Kentucky Car Accidents and Drowsy Driving
Cell Phones and Kentucky Car Accidents
Defective Maintenance Issues Can Cause Kentucky Truck Wrecks
Texting Ban on Kentucky Motorists passed by House
Dangerous and Defective Products
Drugs for Osteoporosis Prescribed Unecessarily?
Defective Children’s Products & Toys are Constantly Recalled
Food manufacturers make consumers responsible
Defibrillator recalled by ZOLL Medical Corporation
Medical Mistakes
Fewer complications from heart device specialists
Pain Pumps
Daubert Motion in Pain Pump Case Found for Plaintiff
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturer I-Flow Settles Lawsuits
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturers Have Been Silent
Pain Pumps: FDA Requires Warning that Use in Joint Causes Chondrolysis and Cartilage Damage
General
Yaz and Yasmin May Cause Stroke
Taking Yaz or Yasmin May Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Yaz Can Lead to Irregular Heartbeat
Hyperkalemia is a Potential Complication of Yaz Birth Control
Lawsuit Filed Against Bayer for Misrepresenting Safety and Effectiveness of Yaz
News
Cincinnati Auto Accident Claims the Life of One Man...
Louisville Auto Accident Claims the Lives of Two...
Lexington Car Accident Leaves Pregnant Woman Hospitalized...
Two Louisville Car Accidents Involve Children...
Cincinnati Car Accident Sends One to Local Hospital...
Cincinnati Car Accident Claims the Life of Unborn Baby...
Failure to Timely Perform Cesarean Section/ $23.3 Million Verdict...
Failure to Timely Deliver Child and Provide Proper Resuscitation...
Louisville Auto Accident Claims the Life of a Woman...
Failure to Diagnose Mammogram as Suspicious/ $1.2 Million Settlement...
Library
Birth Injury
Cerebral Palsy can be Caused by a Maternal Infection
When Newborn Jaundice Becomes Serious – What Every Kentucky Parent Should Know
Cerebral Palsy’s Impact on the Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Nothing is More Heart Wrenching Than Seeing The Consequences of a Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Did You Know That Pitocin Can Cause Serious Birth Injuries?
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Tired Truckers are a Danger to People on Kentucky Highways
Avoid a Kentucky Car Accident Caused by Drowsiness
Don't Ignore a Head Injury Following a Kentucky Auto Accident
Ten Factors That Can Lead to a Serious Kentucky Truck Accident
Cell Phones Are Blamed For Many Kentucky Car Accidents
Dangerous and Defective Products
Kentucky Lawsuits Filed Over Toyota’s Defective Accelerator Pedal
Fosamax osteoporosis drug prescribed when women only has osteopenia
Zicam cases in Kentucky and Ohio
Fentanyl pain patch being abused
Medical Mistakes
Common Drug Errors to Watch Out For
One in Fifteen Children Injured by Medicine Mistakes
One in 50 Heart Attack Victims Sent Home by Emergency Room Doctors
Surgical Errors Cost Billions of Dollars Every Year
How to prevent medical mistakes
Pain Pumps
PAGCL & Shoulder Pain Pumps: What a Recent Study Reveals
Recent News Regarding Pain Pump Cases
Pain Pumps Used After Knee Surgery Can Cause Damage
Know the Symptoms of PAGCL, Especially if You Used a Shoulder Pain Pump
Medical Studies Find a Link Between Pain Pumps and Chondrolysis
General
Signs and Treatment of Kidney Failure
Yaz or Yasmin Birth Control Can Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control
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.Library Categories:
- Birth Injury
- Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
- Dangerous and Defective Products
- Medical Mistakes
- Pain Pumps
- General
Birth Injury:
- Cerebral Palsy can be Caused by a Maternal Infection
Description: A fever during pregnancy can be a warning sign of a serious infection. If you think your child’s cerebral palsy could be traced back to a poorly treated maternal infection, contact a Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson. - When Newborn Jaundice Becomes Serious – What Every Kentucky Parent Should Know
Description: How do you know if newborn jaundice is serious and what should you do if the doctor didn’t diagnose or treat it? Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson. You can reach us by calling (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. - Cerebral Palsy’s Impact on the Development of Children in Kentucky & Ohio
Description: Read this article to learn more about the impact cerebral palsy has on a child’s development and the treatment options available. If your child developed cerebral palsy from a serious birth injury, contact an experienced Kentucky birth injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson. - Nothing is More Heart Wrenching Than Seeing The Consequences of a Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Description: Some serious birth injuries are preventable. Children often become tiny victims of Kentucky medical negligence and malpractice by nurses, doctors and hospitals. If your child has suffered from a prolapsed umbilical cord, read this article to find answers to your questions. - Did You Know That Pitocin Can Cause Serious Birth Injuries?
Description: Improper use of pitocin can lead to serious birth injuries. Read this article to learn more about this drug's link to birth trauma cases and contact a Kentucky birth injury lawyer for advice.
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents:
- Tired Truckers are a Danger to People on Kentucky Highways
Description: Tired truckers can cause catastrophic Kentucky and Ohio truck accidents. Read this article to learn more about this serious danger and contact a Northern Kentucky truck accident lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297, if you have been hurt in a truck wreck. - Avoid a Kentucky Car Accident Caused by Drowsiness
Description: Read this article to learn about the dangers associated with drowsy driving and find out tips to avoid this type of Kentucky car accident. If you have been injured in a car accident in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, contact a Northern Kentucky car accident lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 to learn about your legal rights. - Don't Ignore a Head Injury Following a Kentucky Auto Accident
Description: A traumatic brain injury can be fatal. This type of head injury, which is often caused by serious Kentucky car accidents, requires prompt medical treatment. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Fort Wright, Kentucky car accident attorney at our office for legal advice. - 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.
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.
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.
Pain Pumps:
- PAGCL & Shoulder Pain Pumps: What a Recent Study Reveals
Description: The scientific community has conducted a lot of research into the possible connection between chondrolysis and pain pumps. Read this article to learn more about one study’s findings. If you have developed chondrolysis following shoulder surgery, contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at our office for legal advice. - Recent News Regarding Pain Pump Cases
Description: Pain pumps used after shoulder and knee surgeries are believed to have caused some patients to develop chondrolysis. If you are suffering from this condition and have used a pain pump, contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at our office today. - Pain Pumps Used After Knee Surgery Can Cause Damage
Description: Read this article to learn about the dangers of knee pain pumps. If you have developed chondrolysis after using a pain pump following knee surgery, contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. - Know the Symptoms of PAGCL, Especially if You Used a Shoulder Pain Pump
Description: If you have used a shoulder pain pump and are experiencing strange symptoms, you need to read this article. You should also contact a knowledgeable Northern Kentucky pain pump lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for a free legal consultation. - Medical Studies Find a Link Between Pain Pumps and Chondrolysis
Description: Numerous studies have linked pain pumps to the development of a serious condition known as chondrolysis. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Kentucky pain pump lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297, if
you have been suffered from chondrolysis after using a pain pump.
General:
- 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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Pain Pumps
- Can pain pumps injure knees as well as shoulders?
- How do I know if my shoulder pain is the result of a defective pain pump?