Franklin Gray and White Library
Our Louisville injury lawyers frequently post articles relating to truck accidents, birth injuries, drug errors and more. If you have been hurt in an accident or from someone else’s negligence, contact us today to speak with an experienced Louisville injury attorney.
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Auto Accidents
- Car Accidents are Leading Cause of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Description: Over three million people are involved in auto accidents that cause serious injuries and psychological distress each year Franklin, Gray and White discuss the symptoms and compensation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder caused by car accidents. Contact us at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you have been injured in a car accident in Kentucky. - Whiplash is a Common Injury Associated with Car Accidents
Description: Whiplash is one of the most common injuries caused by car accidents. This article gives a comprehensive summary of the symptoms, treatment options and compensation for whiplash injuries. Contact Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you have been injured in a car accident in Kentucky. - What Causes Rollover Accidents?
Description: Every year, thousands of people are injured in rollover accidents. It is important to understand the causes of rollovers to help protect yourself and your family. Franklin, Gray and White discuss the common factors associated with rollover accidents and how to prevent these types of crashes. Contact us at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you have been injured in a car accident in Kentucky.
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Truck Accidents
- Commercial Truck Insurance Coverage Requirements
Description: Commercial trucks must carry insurance for legal operation in the U.S. If you have been seriously injured in a Kentucky truck accident the attorneys at Franklin, Gray & White are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation – 800-634-8767. - Regulations for Driving Commercial Trucks and Vehicles
Description: Because commercial vehicles have so many more hazards and equipment involved in their operation, the commercial vehicle regulations are also more complex. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle, the attorneys at Franklin, Gray & White are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation – 800-634-8767. - Determining the Value of a Kentucky Truck Accident Settlement
Description: While there is no way to give an exact estimate for the final settlement value of your Kentucky truck accident settlement, your Kentucky truck accident attorney can help you investigate your case to fight for a fair amount. The attorneys at Franklin, Gray & White are here to help with all your personal injury needs. Contact us today for a free consultation – 800-634-8767. - Federal Requirements for Truck Drivers
Description: Just as regular drivers have requirements set forth by the state and federal government, commercial truck driver regulations have their own federal requirements that govern the safe and legal operation of their vehicles. If you have been seriously injured in a Kentucky truck accident the attorneys at Franklin, Gray & White are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation – 800-634-8767. - Truck Accident Claims Process Overview
Description: When you or a loved one has been involved in a Kentucky truck accident resulting in serious injury, you will need to file a Kentucky truck accident claim to obtain a settlement for your damages. The Louisville truck accident lawyers at Franklin, Gray & White are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation – 800-634-8767.
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Medical Malpractice
- Wrong Site Surgery and Medical Malpractice
Description: Wrong site surgery accounts for 13% of reported medical mistakes every year, leading to many unnecessary complications and even death. If you or a loved one have suffered from a wrong site surgery complication the attorneys at Franklin, Gray & White can help you file a Kentucky medical malpractice claim. Contact us today for a free consultation – 800-634-8767. - Kentucky Medical Malpractice
Description: Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional deviates from the standard of care and causes injury to the patient. This article discusses medical malpractice, including the compensation for injured patients. Contact the law office of Franklin, Gray & White today at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033. - Objects Left Behind After Surgery
Description: Even though cases involving retained objects after surgery are rare, when these situations do occur, injuries and illnesses usually follow. Franklin, Gray and White discuss retained object cases, including the compensation that is available for victims. Contact us at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you have been injured by a retained object following surgery. - Misdiagnosed Heart Attacks Cause Deaths
Description: Nearly a half a million Americans will die of a heart attack every year. Doctors believe that the number of missed heart attacks in the United States is high. This article discusses undiagnosed heart attacks and malpractice lawsuits. Contact Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your medical malpractice case. - Survey Links Doctor Behavior, Medical Errors
Description: Link to New York Times article discussing recent survey revealing that many health care professionals believe there is a link between disruptive doctor behaviors and medical negligence and errors.
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Birth Injuries
- Erb’s Palsy and Medical Malpractice
Description: If your child suffers from Erb’s palsy, and you believe that medical malpractice may have been a factor, contact a Louisville birth injury attorney at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your child’s Kentucky birth injury case. - Types of Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice
Description: If your baby suffered an injury during birth, and you believe that medical malpractice may have been a factor, contact a Louisville birth injury attorney at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your child’s Kentucky birth injury case. - Options for Parents of Infants with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Description: If your child has suffered from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, and you believe that medical malpractice may have been a factor in your child’s injuries, contact a Louisville birth injury attorney at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your child’s Kentucky birth injury case. - What You Need to Know About Infant Brain Injury in Kentucky
Description: Many infants sustain birth injuries during the birthing process, but most of these cases are minor. However, there are situations where infants suffer severe brain injuries, which can lead to many complications. Read this article to learn more and contact an experienced Louisville birth injury attorney at the law firm of Franklin, Gray and White to review your case. - Parents in Kentucky Need to Know About Caput Succedaneum
Description: Caput succedaneum is a birth injury that can occur from medical negligence, including misuse of vacuum extraction during birth. Read this article to learn the common causes, symptoms and prognosis of this Kentucky birth injury. Contact a Louisville medical malpractice lawyer at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for advice regarding your child’s Kentucky birth injury case.
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Failure to Diagnose
- Pregnant Women Are Often Victims of Misdiagnosed Appendicitis
Description: Pregnant women are susceptible to misdiagnosed appendicitis. This article discusses how an unnecessary appendectomy can result in early delivery and fetal loss. Contact an experienced Louisville medical malpractice lawyer at Franklin, Gray & White today at 1- 502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033 for a free legal consultation. - Misdiagnosed Cancer Can Be Deadly
Description: Early detection of cancer is crucial to achieve a good prognosis. So why are cancer misdiagnosis cases so prevalent? This article answers this question and provides insight into the rights of injured patients. Contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney in Louisville at Franklin, Gray & White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for a free legal consultation. - Misread Mammogram Can Delay Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Description: A misread mammogram can cause a delayed breast cancer diagnosis. This article discusses misinterpreted mammograms and the impact on patients. If you or a loved one has suffered from medical negligence, contact a medical malpractice attorney in Louisville at Franklin, Gray & White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for a free legal consultation. - Undiagnosed Diabetes Cases in Kentucky
Description: Undiagnosed diabetes can lead to serious health problems. Franklin, Gray & White discuss undiagnosed diabetes cases and the risks associated with this disease. Contact a Louisville medical malpractice lawyer at Franklin Gray & White today at 502-637-6000 or 800-637-6033. - Kentucky Malpractice – Failure to Diagnose & Misdiagnosis Cases
Description: Misdiagnosis of cancer or another medical condition can lead to serious injury, even death. Franklin, Gray and White discuss Kentucky misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose cases in this informative article. Contact a Louisville medical malpractice lawyer at Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 for legal advice.
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Medication Errors
- How to Prevent Drug Errors
Description: Drug errors come in many forms and injure well over a million Americans each year. Read this article to learn how you can prevent becoming a victim of a harmful medication mistake. Contact an experienced Louisville medical malpractice lawyer at Franklin, Gray and White at 1-502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033 (toll free) if you or a loved one has been injured by a drug mistake. - Prescription Data Mining Could Lead to Drug Errors
Description: Prescription data mining has many healthcare advocates and government officials concerned. This article discusses the tactics used by pharmaceutical companies and how your doctor may be influenced to use a drug that is not best suited for you. If you have been injured by a medication error, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney in Louisville at Franklin, Gray & White at 1-502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033. - An Incorrect Dosage Can Be Deadly
Description: An incorrect dosage of a prescription medication can lead to serious injuries, permanent disabilities and even death. This article discusses incorrect dosage cases and who is responsible when a patient is injured. Contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney in Louisville at Franklin, Gray & White at 1-502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033 for a legal consultation. - Some Medications Should Never Be Mixed
Description: Drug interactions can be deadly. Find out how this type of medical malpractice occurs and your rights as an injured victim. Contact an experienced Louisville medical malpractice lawyer at Franklin, Gray & White at 1-502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033 if you have been injured by a bad drug interaction. - The Dangers of Prescription Drug Errors
Description: Medication errors can lead to serious complications and death. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a drug error, you need to read this article and contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in Louisville at 1-502-637-6000 or 1-800-637-6033 for legal advice.
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Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
- Use of Restraints in Nursing Homes
Description: Even though restraints are sometimes needed for nursing home residents, many times they are overused. Franklin, Gray and White discuss the problem with physical restraints in nursing homes. Contact us at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if your family member has been unnecessarily restrained at his or her nursing home. - Recognizing the Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Description: Nursing home abuse is prevalent in the United States. If you have a loved one living in a nursing home, you need to be aware of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. Contact Franklin, Gray and White at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033 if you believe your family member has been the victim of nursing home abuse. - Bed Sores: Symptoms, Diagnose and Treatment
Description: Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bedsores.
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Class Action Litigation
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Defective Products/ Shoulder Pain Pumps
- The Effect of Local Anesthetics Administered Via Pain Pump on Chondrocyte Viability
Description: Link to abstract of recent study showing the effects of anesthetic administered by shoulder pain pumps. - The In Vitro Effects of Bupivacaine on Articular Chondrocytes (Abstract)
Description: Link to abstract of recent study showing the effect of anesthetic dosing on cartilege published in the June 2008 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (UK). - Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (Abstract)
Description: From the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Abstract of Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis by Brent P. Hansen, D.O., Charles L. Beck, M.D., Elizabeth P. Beck, M.D., and Robert W. Townsley, PA-C. - Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (Full Article) [PDF]
Description: From the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis by Brett P. Hansen, D.O., Charles L. Beck, M.D., Elizabeth P. Beck, R.N., and Robert W. Townsley, PA-C. - Franklin Gray & White Files MDL Petition In Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits [PDF]
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