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On this page of our website, we post news relating to the latest accidents that have occurred in Northern Kentucky and some areas of Ohio.  If you have been injured in an accident or by some other form of negligence, contact us today.  We handle cases in Northern Kentucky, including Boone County, Kenton County and Campbell County, as well as Hamilton County, Ohio.

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Birth Injury

• Failure to Properly Monitor Fetus Blamed for Cerebral Palsy From Placental Abruption/ $3.99 Million Verdict
  Oct 26, 2009

  The plaintiff mother went to the hospital at thirty-six weeks into her pregnancy in May 2000. She was complaining of abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. There was an attempted fetal heart tracing, but no other fetal tests were performed for about three hours. At that time the nurse had trouble obtaining a fetal heart rate and called labor and delivery. A physician then found the fetal heart rate to be thirty and an emergency cesarean section was  performed. The plaintiff claimed that the doctors failed to properly monitor the fetal heartbeat. The child suffered cerebral palsy which was attributed to placental rupture. The plaintiff contended that defendant Dr. Rader was informed of the mother's condition about forty-five minutes after her arrival, but did not see or evaluate her. Th eplaintiff also maintained that defendant Dr. Chen was told of the mother's condition about two hours after her arrival, but did not see her. The defendants claimed that the placental rupture occurred only fifteen to twenty minutes prior to delivery by emergency cesarean section. - 1 - 10

• Failure to Timely Perform Cesarean Section- Baby Suffers Stroke/ $2.3 Million Settlement
  Oct 20, 2009

  The plaintiff mother was admitted to a hospital for induction of labor at thirty-seven weeks gestation in September 2001. The defendant doctor assumed her care toward the end of a long, but relatively uneventful, first stage of labor. After two and one-half hours of pushing, the baby had failed to descend and fetal heart rate monitoring indicated a non-reassuring pattern with frequent severe variable decelerations. There were also indications that the fetal head was overriding the mother's pelvic bone and that the mother's pelvis was abnormally narrow. The physician did not perform another exam for about four hours, by which time the baby's heart rate had become tachycardic. The defendant continued vaginal efforts until the end of his shift. The physician who assumed the mother's care after the defendant immediately ordered a cesarean section. The baby appeared healthy at birth, but by the age of nine months he was noted not to be using his right arm and leg as much as the left. A neurologist determined that the child had suffered a prenatal stroke. A work up found no hypercoaguability, but the plaintiff does carry a genetic mutation which could render him prone to clotting. The defendant claimed that the stroke had occurred weeks prior to labor. The plaintiff claimed that the stroke was not caused by a clot, but by lack of blood flow to the "watershed"area of the brain. The plaintiff claimed that a cesarean section should have been performed much earlier. - 2 - 10

• Failure to Timely Deliver Child With Cord Wrapped Around Neck/ $2.5 Million Settlement
  Oct 15, 2009

  The plaintiff mother was pregnant with a due date of October 22, 1999. She was being treated for gestational diabetes. She was seen by the defendant obstetrician/gynecologist, Deborah Skannal, M.D. about two and one-half weeks prior to her due date. An ultrasound was performed at this time. The mother was admitted to the defendant hospital for induction of labor on the day before her due date as a result of her gestational diabetes. An emergency cesarean section was performed during the evening of the next day. The plaintiff child was hypoglycemic at birth and exhibited seizure-like activity. He was later diagnosed with mental retardation and cerebral palsy. The plaintiff claimed that the physicians and the hospital staff failed to recognize that the ultrasound showed the placental cord around the fetus' neck, which was not relayed to the labor and delivery unit. The plaintiffs also argued a failure to properly interpret fetal monitoring and signs of intrauterine fetal distress and failed to timely perform a cesarean section. The plaintiffs also claimed that the physicians were not timely informed of intrauterine fetal distress. The plaintiffs also maintained that the child was born with the cord wrapped tightly around his neck, but he received no treatment for several hours after birth. The physicians were dismissed from the case and the matter proceeded against the hospital only.  The hospital denied any negligence and disputed the nature and extent of the child's disabilities.

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• Links between race and low birth weights
  Jun 24, 2009

  Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues surrounding children's birth injuries.
  
  A recent article published in Injury Prevention found that low birth weight babies who were born to  African American or Native American mothers were at a higher risk of serious problems.
  
  The study analyzed infant birth and death data from the National Center for Health Statistics from 1989-1991 to look at any linkage between race and birth weight problems with babies.
  
  The study found that very low birthweight babies were at an increased risk of both homicides and unintentional injuries within the first year of life. The research found that among 10.7 million births during 1989–91, 821 homicides and 2,397 unintentionaldeaths were reported in infants.
  
  According to the article, mong the results they found was the fact that Mexican-American babies were at the lowest risk of homicides or unintentional injuries, but as the birth weight went down, the chances of homicides or unintentional injuries went up.
  
  The article also states that relative to whites, African Americans were at highest risk  for homicides and Native Americans at highest risk for unintentional injuries.
  
  Researchers concluded the study in Injury Prevention by calling for more research and analysis of these risk factors and race effect. This new research could identify the risk factors with different race groups. This data might help researchers recommend prevention methods to help reduce the risk of homicides and unintentional injuries for low birth weight babies of many races.
  
  
  
  
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• Northern KY Birth Injury
  Mar 02, 2009

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Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents

• Scott County Car Accident Leaves One Man Dead
  Mar 09, 2010

  A Scott County car accident involving a single vehicle leaves one man dead after his car leaves the road and slams into a tree. The incident took place on Thursday evening, February 25, 2010, on Muddy Ford Road, also known as KY 922.
  
  According to the sheriff’s office, the victim was found unconscious inside his 1989 Ford Crown Victoria at approximately 8:30 PM. The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Mario Licea. He was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident.
  
  Officials believe that Licea was the only occupant in the car at the time of the accident. Scott County Fire and Rescue were required to use special equipment to cut him out of the vehicle. It was reported that Licea was wearing a seatbelt.
  
  The fatal Scott County accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It is unclear whether any other vehicles were involved in the wreck. Officials have reported that they believe that alcohol was a contributing factor resulting in the car accident.
  
  This is an unfortunate accident that claimed the life of Mr. Licea. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those who have been impacted by this tragedy.
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• Lexington Auto Accident Leaves Man Dead
  Feb 23, 2010

  A Lexington auto accident on New Circle Road leaves one man dead after he loses control of his car and crashes into a tree. The incident took place at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday morning, February 20, 2010, between Georgetown Road and Leestown Road.
  
  According to police, the driver of a Pontiac Firebird was passing another vehicle when he lost control of his car. The vehicle then slid sideways and crossed over the right lane of traffic and left the road. The Pontiac finally came to a stop after hitting an embankment and a tree.
  
  The victim has been identified as Allen Borntraeger, 21, of Lexington.  Rescue crews transported Borntraeger to University of Kentucky Hospital where he was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the accident. According to police, he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time the accident occurred. Fortunately, there were no other injuries reported as a result of the crash.
  
  Morning commuter were inconvenienced for several hours as crews were required to shut-down a portion of New Circle road to clean-up the accident scene.
  
  The Lexington car accident is still under investigation by local authorities.
  
  This is a tragedy and our thoughts and condolences go out to Mr. Borntraeger’s family. - 7 - 10

• Louisville Car Accidents are Blamed on Snow
  Feb 22, 2010

  A pair of Louisville car accidents are blamed on snowy conditions. The accidents occurred on Monday, February 15, 2010.
  
  The first wreck occurred during the morning on Interstate 64 West near the Hurstbourne Parkway ramp. According to officials, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) was driving up the ramp and struck a semi after spinning out of control. The force of the impact caused the SUV to go down the embankment. The truck collided with another vehicle on the ramp while a fourth vehicle went off the road in an attempt to avoid the semi.
  
  At approximately 10:30, that same morning, a second accident involving three vehicles happened at Seventh Street Road and Tennessee Avenue. Rescue crews transported three victims, including an infant, to a nearby hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the crash. Their identities and the extent of their injuries were no made known.
  
  Both Louisville accidents are still under investigation by local authorities. Road conditions are thought to be contributing factors in both wrecks.
  
  “Winter provides new challenges and responsibilities to the public and the Kentucky State Police,” said Rodney Brewer, Kentucky State Police Commissioner.
  
  Out thoughts go out to all of those that were involved in these two Kentucky wrecks. - 8 - 10

• Louisville Car Accident Involving Recalled Toyota Leaves 6 Injured
  Feb 20, 2010

  A Louisville car accident involving a recalled Toyota sends six people to the hospital after a Louisville man claims he couldn’t stop his truck. The incident took place on Terry Road.
  
  According to reports, the driver of a 2007 Toyota Tundra rear-ended another vehicle when his gas pedal apparently became stuck prohibiting him from stopping. The driver has been identified as Scott Tarter, of Louisville. Tarter told police that he tried to stop but could not.
  
  Rhonda Muehl told police that she had stopped in front of her house waiting for traffic to clear so she could turn into her driveway when the Toyota hit her from behind. The force of the impact caused Muehl’s car to strike a Ford Explorer which eventually came to rest in her front yard.
  
  “I heard he tires squealing like someone trying to stop,” Muehl said. "It pushed me into this lane then I hit a Ford Explorer and me and the Ford Explorer landed in my front yard. It hit me so hard it busted out the back window.”
  
  Rescue crews transported six people to a local hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Their identities and conditions were not made available.
  
  The Louisville accident is still under investigation by local authorities. If you have a Toyota that you may believe has been recalled, you should contact the manufacturer immediately.
  
  Our thoughts go out to all of those that have been impacted by this unfortunate accident. - 9 - 10

• Louisville Auto Accident Involves Recalled Toyota
  Feb 10, 2010

  A Louisville auto accident involving a recalled Toyota leaves at least one passenger injured after a car goes over a cliff and into a creek. The incident took place on Saturday night, January 30, 2010.
  
  According to reports, there were three passengers in the Toyota Camry at the time of the incident. Rescue crews transported all the victims to a nearby hospital where they were treated for injuries.
  
  The driver, Todd Allen, may have suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of the crash. The three other unidentified passengers were treated at the hospital, but later released.
  
  Allen blamed the incident on a stuck accelerator pedal.
  
  Toyota announced on January 21, 2010, that they were recalling at least 4 million vehicles that may have problems with accelerator pedals becoming jammed.
  
  Allen’s wife was unsure whether their Camry had been one of the vehicles that had been recalled, but indicated that Allen had both feet on the brake at the time of the incident.
  
  The Louisville auto accident is still under investigation by Louisville Police and they expect a full report of the accident to be available in the coming days.
  
  This is a tragic and unfortunate incident. Our thoughts go out to all of those affected in the crash. Anyone who has a Toyota Camry should check with Toyota to see if the car they own has been recalled.
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