How Do You Determine Damages in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case?
After a serious accident that causes a head injury – like a car crash or bad fall – you’re likely hearing a lot of people telling you to get a lawyer. When you suffer injuries in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you have the right to file a claim against the negligent party to…
Read MoreWhy Is Medical Malpractice a Civil Claim and Not a Criminal One?
Medical malpractice and negligence has long been a hot-button issue in the healthcare community. Medical malpractice can encompass a variety of errors, including misdiagnosis, wrong site surgery, and medication mistakes. Any medical error can cause harm, from the preventable progression of a condition to the untimely death of a patient. When you or someone you…
Read MoreWho Has the Right of Way at a Four-Way Stop in Kentucky?
Right-of-way laws are critical in preventing a variety of traffic accidents – especially high-speed, head-on, or T-bone crashes in intersections. When drivers fail to properly yield according to stop signs or signals, they’re not only risking a traffic ticket, they’re also risking causing injury to anyone and everything in their path. Sometimes drivers simply ignore…
Read MoreLouisville Truck Accident Causes Big Beer Spill
On August 10, a semi-truck overturned on the I-71 ramp onto the Gene Snyder Freeway, snarling traffic in Louisville all morning. Typically, truck accidents make the local news for a few hours until they’re cleaned up and, unless there are major injuries or fatalities, we don’t really hear about them again. This particular accident, however,…
Read MoreRon Wilt Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America® List
Wilt Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that firm founder Ronald M. “Ron” Wilt has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America® for 2023. Mr. Wilt has been named to the list every year since 2007 for his work in the are of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs (Louisville area). Best…
Read MoreLong-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
When the brain is injured in an accident or a fall, there may be a temporary effect that goes away in a few days. Other times, serious and life-changing effects may occur that affect the patient’s quality of life. If you’ve experienced a brain injury, get it checked out by a medical professional immediately, and…
Read MoreHow to Sue a Doctor for Pain and Suffering
In most states in the United States, victims of medical malpractice are entitled to sue for pain and suffering. Medical negligence can be difficult to identify, but some common causes include surgery performed incorrectly or on the wrong patient, surgery performed without anesthesia, medication errors during hospitalization due to poor supervision by nurses/nursing assistants, and…
Read More5 Reasons to Get the Kentucky Real ID
The Kentucky REAL ID is a new form of state-issued identification that will be needed to enter most federal facilities and to board an airplane starting in 2023. This Kentucky ID is optional, but residents that want to get one will need to meet certain requirements to prove U.S. citizenship. The new Kentucky ID provides…
Read MoreCivil Claims for Surgical Errors
Unfortunately, surgical errors are common. They lead to large numbers of patients filing a significant number of medical malpractice lawsuits each year. Sometimes, hospitals and doctors are overwhelmed with patients and surgeries, which leads them to not have enough time to deal with the patients individually. But that’s no excuse. If you or a loved…
Read MoreBrachial Plexus Injury at Birth: When to Sue
The day your baby is born should be one of the happiest days of your life. But a birth experienced plagued by a devastating injury to mother or baby can cause lifelong trauma. If your healthcare provider is responsible for the injuries you or your baby sustained, you may be able to hold the liable…
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