Primary care providers (PCPs) failing to refer patients to a specialist is a major problem in the U.S. healthcare industry. When a condition requires advanced diagnostic tools, specialized treatment procedures or expertise beyond general practice, a physician should...
Year: 2026
Adrenaline can mask some injury symptoms
If you are injured in a car accident, it may not immediately be apparent. In many cases, there is a delay between the accident and pain or other injury symptoms. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, you may think you were lucky enough to escape injury. What...
Did your doctor fail to listen to you?
Effective communication is integral to the doctor-patient relationship. Unfortunately, it’s not always observed. Communication breakdowns are not uncommon in the doctor-patient relationship. Several factors contribute to this problem, and a common one is doctors...
Who is responsible after a Kentucky commercial truck crash?
A collision with a commercial truck can leave you facing injuries, medical bills and time away from work. You may first assume the truck driver is the only person responsible, but these crashes can involve more than one business or insurer. Finding each party that may...
Recovering compensation after a car accident
Many people do not realize how a car accident can impact them financially. Many people experience hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills after seeking care for their injuries. Some people have to rent cars or start monthly payments on a new car if their...
Medication mistakes can have serious ramifications
One potential form of medical malpractice is when a doctor or a nurse commits a medication error. The ramifications can be severe, causing serious injury to the patient. In fact, some reports estimate that there are roughly 7,000 fatal cases of medication errors every...
Accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers
When a vehicle collision leaves you seriously injured, you probably expect the other driver's insurance to cover your damages. Unfortunately, not everyone has sufficient coverage and some may not have insurance at all. Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can...
Can a commercial driver vlog their journey?
Many drivers enjoy documenting life on the road through vlogs. Sharing scenic routes, truck stop reviews and day-to-day experiences can help educate others and build an online following. However, if you operate a commercial vehicle in Kentucky, your content should...
A heart attack misdiagnosis is more likely for women than men
The misdiagnosis of a heart attack can be a serious mistake by medical professionals. If someone is having a heart attack, but a doctor sends them home and tells them to rest (saying that they are just experiencing anxiety, for example), the results could be fatal....
Vehicle issues are a leading cause of semi-truck crashes
Semi-truck collisions with smaller vehicles can cause devastating injuries and catastrophic property damage. Both transportation companies and federal safety professionals try to establish policies and practices that reduce the likelihood of major collisions....