When healthcare goes wrong due to mistakes or negligence, patients may suffer serious, lasting injuries.

Malpractice is a type of personal injury that occurs when a medical provider fails to meet the standard of care and inflicts injury. From misdiagnosis and surgical mistakes to medication mistakes, malpractice can be physically, emotionally, and financially damaging.

Sorting through these complex cases requires experienced medical malpractice lawyers in Kentucky like Matthew L. Collins Law Office where we understand and battle in negotiations or in court for victims.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional strays from the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient. Misdiagnosis, surgical misadventure, drug mistakes, and errors of neglect may result in severe health effects, financial costs, and psychological pain. These types of cases require guarded legal scrutiny to determine if negligence occurred and to assign responsibility.

To the victims and their families, medical malpractice consequences are devastating. The injuries often result in longer-term care, more operations, or ongoing rehabilitation—a tremendous cost burden to the affected. Emotional and psychological harm also contribute to the injury since victims can be forced to endure for an extended period of time, become incapacitated, or lose their way of earning a living.

Pursuing legal action with a qualified medical malpractice lawyer in Kentucky can help victims obtain reimbursement for medical expenses, lost wages, and suffering and pain so they can receive fair and proper compensation.

Medical Malpractice in Kentucky: Statute of Limitations

Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 413:140 (1)(e) states:

The following actions shall be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrued: […]

  • (e) An action against a physician, surgeon, dentist, or hospital licensed pursuant to KRS Chapter 216, for negligence or      malpractice;

Under rules for discovery, this means that a plaintiff has one year from learning of their injury or up until their 19th birthday. This one-year period also remains the same for wrongful death claims. If your statute of limitations runs out, then your right to a claim expires.

How Malpractice Differs from General Medical Complications

To establish negligence, one must demonstrate that the caregiver’s actions directly harmed or injured a patient’s condition. Not all negative medical outcomes are the result of malpractice—some complications naturally occur despite proper care. Medical malpractice, however, occurs when a medical caregiver exhibits negligence in following the standard of care, resulting in harm that could have been prevented.

Malpractice cases are complex to handle, and that is why an experienced attorney like our team understands that representation is essential.

At Matthew L. Collins Law Office, we understand that malpractice is a core part of personal injury law and we review cases by acquiring medical records, consulting with experts, and building a strong case for compensation.

Victims typically face big hospital defense and insurance opposition, and that is why seasoned malpractice attorneys are crucial in securing damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With our seasoned legal team, clients stand a better chance at getting justice and at getting what they deserve for their injuries and psychological strain.

 

Find Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in KY

At the Law Office of Matthew L. Collins, we help clients across Kentucky and in Central Kentucky from our offices in Lawrenceburg.

If you’ve experienced hospital negligence, a misdiagnosed condition, or the wrong treatment altogether, our firm is committed to advocating for the compensation you deserve. We will use our expertise to work with you to provide personalized legal assistance, guidance through the claim or lawsuit process, and counsel based on what is best for you.

Contact the law office of Matthew L. Collins to schedule your free consultation today.

Disclaimer: This blog provides general information about legal topics. This information should not be received as legal advice. We recommend seeking professional counsel, available from Matthew L. Collins Law Office.