Pelvic Floor Trauma in Women and Its Lasting Complications
Pregnancy and childbirth are an experience unique to women. Unfortunately, this puts many women at risk for something called “pelvic floor trauma” during labor and delivery. Sometimes pelvic floor trauma cannot be avoided and is a natural part of the birthing experience. Other times, however, it can be caused by physician negligence, either during childbirth…
Read MoreTrucking Accidents Rose Across the Country for the Last Few Years
Truck drivers are known for driving long hours so that businesses, companies, and agricultural shippers can deliver and receive necessary products. During the height of the pandemic, the Hours of Service rule was suspended, meaning truckers could drive even longer hours than usual. As Freightwaves explains, the suspension was seen as a necessary move at…
Read MoreFalling Sign Causes Tragic Deaths in Elizabethtown
Tragedy struck Elizabethtown, KY last week when a Denny’s sign fell 80 feet onto a car, ultimately killing two passengers and injuring the driver. The falling sign has been attributed to weather. According to WDRB, “Elizabethtown Police Detective Chris Denham said intense wind gusts are believed to have contributed to toppling the sign. A crane…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Risks of Preeclampsia
Welcoming a new member into your family can be both exciting and frightening; but ultimately, it should end up being the most joyous experience of your life. Unfortunately, having a baby can sometimes present certain health obstacles and problems that may endanger both the life of the mother and her child. A dangerous complication that…
Read MoreKentucky Among List of States with High Premature Births
America is seeing an all-time high of premature births, which is an unfortunate sign of the nation’s overall health. Premature babies face many risks in the short term and long term, which can decrease their quality of life and increase morbidity. The genealogical and medical history of the mother can increase the likelihood of delivering…
Read MoreGovernment Report Shows High Instances of Misdiagnoses
Healthcare providers in hospitals are supposed to be professionals in their field. That means that they’ve been trained and educated in diagnosing and treating those with medical problems. They provide critical assistance to the general public, and we are very grateful for all the hard work they do. We understand that even doctors and nurses…
Read MoreWeather Warning for Holiday Weekend
According to AAA, more than 112 million people will be traveling this year for the holidays, and the National Weather Service is predicting dangerous temperatures and high winds in Kentucky over Christmas weekend. Please – read this report before making travel plans for yourself, your family, and your furry friends, too.
Read MoreFor Victims of Medical Malpractice, Choosing the Right Lawyer Matters
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is medical error. There have been countless articles and studies showing just how much of a problem it is. You would be forgiven for thinking that all this data and evidence must have led to a reckoning in the medical field, and that victims…
Read MoreCan You File a Lawsuit If Your Loved One Is Declared “Legally Dead”?
In Kentucky, the state can declare someone legally dead even if they are not technically deceased yet. According to the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, a person will be declared legally dead if breathing is not artificially maintained and they are not able to breathe on their own, or if breathing is artificially maintained but there…
Read MoreWilt Injury Lawyers Named to “Best Law Firms” in 2023
Wilt Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that we have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is recognized for its work in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the annual “Best Law Firms” list, at least…
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