Know the risks before you head out onto Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland is a famous tourist destination, with people coming not just from all over Kentucky but all over the country to enjoy its glinting waters. With more than 50,000 of open water stocked with many kinds of fish and miles of shoreline, Lake Cumberland is an ideal inland location for those who want to […]
Understanding the impact of brain injuries after auto collisions
After getting into an auto accident, one of the possible outcomes could be a long-term brain injury. Whether you hit your head, suffer from whiplash or have a penetrating injury to the brain, you could have a long road to recovery ahead of you. The long-term effects of head injuries from crashes could be complex […]
Understanding arbitration agreements for medical care
If your spouse suffers a sudden stroke or heart attack, you may not read every document you have to sign when admitting him to the hospital. You just want to make sure your spouse is OK and gets the treatment he needs. If your elderly mom breaks her hip and needs to enter a nursing […]
Hiking and slip-and-fall risks: Can you make a claim?
When you’re visiting a popular hiking location in Kentucky, you’ll likely see a few things. You’ll see lines and ropes across areas that you should not cross. You may see signage to let you know there is a risk of slipping or falling. You could have direct paths cut that you’re supposed to stay on […]
Are electronic medical records tamper-proof?
Savvy users with access to the medical record storage systems can easily manipulate data if adequately motivated. The fear is that in the future, manipulated medical records will become a tool to gaslight patients about their treatment. These fears are justified by the actions taken by hospital employees in the case of a woman’s misdiagnosed […]
Does your car have a recall?
On March 9, 2021, Kia, the Korean carmaker, announced a recall for their 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza models. The concern stems from electronic components that could short circuit and cause fires in the engine. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration put out an advisory that stated the safest place for these vehicles is outside and […]
A catastrophic car wreck can alter your life in seconds
No one expects to become involved in a car wreck, but an accident can happen in an instant. Collisions between two or more vehicles can be devastating. Two common results from vehicle crashes, even minor rear-end collisions, are traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI). Both can require lifelong care. A little background […]
How common is paralysis after a slip-and-fall accident?
It is virtually impossible to meet your basic needs without visiting a grocery store. When you are in the produce section, though, you may slip on water from the store’s misting machine. While it is certainly possible to suffer a minor injury, catastrophic ones are not exactly rare in slip-and-fall accidents. Paralysis is the partial […]
Kentucky’s construction zone crashes up 20% in 2019
If you find yourself groaning or wishing you had taken an alternate route after encountering road construction in Kentucky, you are not alone. Though a necessary part of community life, road construction is often more than just a nuisance. Navigating Kentucky’s work zones is also quite dangerous, and the number of car wrecks occurring within […]
The bladder pain drug that can cause patients to go blind
For years, doctors across Kentucky have prescribed Elmiron to their patients suffering from interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS). Elmiron is the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat this painful bladder condition and has been on the market since the 1990s. It is not a […]
