On behalf of Taliaferro, Carran & Cowherd, PLLC | Jan 31, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
During flu season in Kentucky, many people visit their doctors to report symptoms such as fever, aches, chills, coughing and congestion. In some cases, flu-like symptoms can signify the presence of flesh-eating bacteria, a condition known as necrotizing fasciitis. The...
On behalf of Taliaferro, Carran & Cowherd, PLLC | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
Because they are professionals, you and many other Kentucky patients undoubtedly want to trust your doctors and other medical staff to do what is best in terms of your care. While the majority of medical staff do adhere to these standards of care and try to maintain a...
On behalf of Taliaferro, Carran & Cowherd, PLLC | Jan 24, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When Kentucky patients go to a hospital for surgical treatment, they generally trust that they will emerge positively from the experience with improved health and a solution to an ongoing condition. However, when surgical errors or other medical mistakes take place,...
On behalf of Taliaferro, Carran & Cowherd, PLLC | Jan 17, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
The doctors and surgeons practicing throughout Kentucky are well-trained and bound by a duty of care for their patients. Despite that, these surgeons aren’t infallible. According to a study undertaken by Johns Hopkins in 2016, as many as 250,000 deaths across...
On behalf of Taliaferro, Carran & Cowherd, PLLC | Jan 10, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Drivers may not like the thought of sharing Kentucky highways or other roads with large trucks. However, it is important that drivers of passenger vehicles understand how to stay safe in their presence. For instance, it is never a good idea to speed up as a truck...
On behalf of Taliaferro, Carran & Cowherd, PLLC | Jan 5, 2018 | Blog
It’s logical to assume that thousands of people will enter various hospitals throughout Kentucky during the new year. You might be one of them. Perhaps you have already scheduled some outpatient procedure or are preparing for a much more serious surgery that...
On behalf of Taliaferro, Carran & Cowherd, PLLC | Jan 2, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Every year in Kentucky and across the U.S., health care professionals misdiagnose serious health conditions. Those who experience symptoms connected to any of the following conditions may want to consult with a doctor as soon as possible. The condition that’s...
