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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
Failure to Diagnose Mammogram as Suspicious/ $1.2 Million Settlement...
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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
Medical Mistakes
Did you know that more than 98,000 Americans die from a preventable medical mistake every year? It has been estimated that one out of every 50 heart attack victims are mistakenly sent home by emergency room doctors. Other studies have indicated that this rate may be even higher.
Thousands of patients are injured every year by negligent hospitals, nurses and doctors. A recent study showed that one in 15 hospitalized children are hurt by medicine mix-ups, accidental overdoses and bad drug reactions. Medical providers owe patients a duty of care and when this duty is not met, patients can be seriously injured or killed.
Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by a health care provider in which the provided care is below the acceptable standards of practice in the medical community and injures or kills the patient. There are many forms of medical malpractice, which may include the following:
- Failure to diagnose
- Hospital errors
- Shoulder dystocia resulting from negligence
- Retained object left after surgery
- Wrong site surgery
- Surgical errors
- Paralysis caused by a medical mistake
- Undiagnosed or misdiagnosed heart attack
- Undetected aneurism
Legal Representation for Medical Mistake Cases
The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, located in Fort Wright, Kentucky, has represented hundreds of individuals injured by medical mistakes. Our Ohio and Kentucky medical malpractice attorneys are highly regarded as authorities in our field. Medical malpractice cases require aggressive litigation and a thorough understanding of the underlying medical issues. We possess the necessary skills to help you succeed. Contact us today at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for advice regarding your Ohio or Kentucky medical mistake case.
As a victim of a medical mistake, you may suffer severe pain and possibly financial loss, if you are unable to return to work. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against negligent hospitals, doctors, nurses, dentists, surgeons or other healthcare providers. A successful medical malpractice lawsuit could entitle you to the following compensation:
- Reimbursement of medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future medical expenses
- Future lost wages
- Punitive damages, in some cases
For the past 35 years, our lawyers have been working together as a team to find justice for our clients. Our team approach allows us to collaborate to determine the best course of action for each and every case. As a client of our law firm, you can call our office and speak directly with an attorney who knows the details of your case.
At the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson, we tailor our practice to the areas in which we excel. As our client you can feel comfortable in the fact that we are going to devote a significant amount of time and resources to your case. We only succeed if we are able to help our clients receive justice.
Contact us immediately at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for a legal consultation regarding your case. There are deadlines as to when you can file a medical malpractice claim, so do not delay.
The Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson represents clients located in Northern Kentucky, including Covington, Boone County, Kenton County and Campbell County. We also handle cases in Louisville, Jefferson County and in areas of Ohio, including Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Blog for Medical Mistakes
Library for 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. - Fewer complications from heart device specialists
Description: Attorney Ronald E. Johnson of Schachter & Hendy concentrates on legal issues regarding defective medical devices. A recent article in The New York Times cited a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association that reviewed the experiences of patients who received defibrillators and heart devices.
The researchers reviewed more than 1110,000 cases between January 2006 and June 2007, and analyzed how the patients did both during and following the procedure.
Case Results for Medical Mistakes:
- Pediatrician Fails a Timely Diagnosis
Awarded: $5.3 Million
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