Losing someone you love can be devastating.  In addition to dealing with the emotional hardship associated with the unexpected loss of your loved one, you may be facing overwhelming financial expenses such as hospital bills, funeral costs, and burial costs. While no amount of money will ever be able to replace your loved one, you can still fight to bring a wrongdoer to justice on their behalf.  Our attorneys understand the grief and angst you are dealing with.  Allow our team of skilled attorneys to assist you in your battle for justice.

In USA, wrongful death occurs when a person dies as a result of an injury inflicted by negligence or wrongful act of another. There are multiple forms of “negligence” that may result in a wrongful death action.  Some forms of negligence are medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and car accidents. In USA alone last year, an estimated 575 people were killed due to motor vehicle negligence.  If your spouse, parent, child, sibling, family member or friend was killed as a result of someone else’s actions – allow our team of attorneys to assist you in seeking justice for the deceased.

Allow us to fight for you and your lost loved one.

The attorneys at Cooley Iuliano Robey advocate on behalf of wrongful death victims with the determined purpose of earning every penny you and your family deserve.  When someone close to you has suffered a wrongful death, you are entitled to compensation for not only medical expenses, funeral costs, and burial costs but also for your loved one’s lost future wages.  In addition, there may be claims for the emotional loss of companionship and aid of your deceased family member. In some cases, there is even a claim for punitive damages to further punish the wrongdoer.

To discuss your wrongful death action and answer your personal injury questions, contact us at 859-258-2697 to speak with an attorney about your case.

Preventable medical errors kill and seriously injure many Americans every year.  A recent study estimated that more than 400,000 people die each year from preventable medical errors and medical malpractice.  Our firm provides an “all hands on deck” approach to aggressively handle your medical malpractice case.  Doctors and other medical professionals must be held accountable for the pain and suffering that result from their medical negligence, or as it is often called, “medical malpractice.”

Healthcare providers have a duty to safely and correctly treat patients.  When a doctor, surgeon or other healthcare provider breaches this duty due to their own negligence or carelessness, they have committed medical malpractice.  There are many types of medical malpractice.  Some are obvious, such as a doctor removing the wrong limb or a doctor puncturing an organ causing injury.  Others types are not so obvious.  For instance, delay in diagnosis may have serious consequences to the patient and may give rise to a claim for medical malpractice.

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Medical malpractice is an extremely serious matter.  As patients, we trust doctors to perform exams and procedures within the acceptable standard of care.  When a doctor fails to provide adequate care, the results can be devastating.  Consequences of medical malpractice range from hospitalization, to paralysis, and even to death.

Our firm fights on your behalf to recover every dollar you deserve.  We do not assign one attorney to your case – you will have a team of attorneys in your corner for every step of the process.  We hold doctors and insurance companies accountable.  Victims of malpractice often receive compensation for the cost of the procedure, lost wages, medical fees, pain and suffering, future pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and in some cases punitive damages against the wrongdoer.  Don’t let the insurance companies and hospitals bully you.  Hire a team of skilled attorneys to fight back.

To discuss your medical malpractice or dental malpractice case with an attorney immediately, call our offices: 859-258-2697.  Our attorneys will be happy to go through your case with you and discuss your options.

The definition of neglect is the absence of minimal services or resources to meet basic needs. Patient neglect is a specific type of medical malpractice is against healthcare ethics.  To view our general page on medical malpractice, click here.  All medical providers, including doctors, dentists, hospitals, nursing homes and other treatment or residential facilities owe a duty of proper medical treatment to their patients.  The medical needs of the patient must not be ignored by a treatment provider or facility providing medical services to the patient.  It is the legal duty of hospitals and nursing homes or residential facilities to providing supervision for the safety and security of its patients.  Sadly, patients often times do not receive the attention necessary to maintain their health.

Knowledge is Power

A recent study by BioMed Central reviewed the prevalence of patient neglect in the United States.  The study identified two types of patient neglect:

Procedure Neglect

Procedure neglect occurs with a treating medical professional performs a procedure below the recognized standard of care.  For instance, removal of the wrong limb or tooth would be considered procedure neglect.  Puncturing an organ during a surgery and failing to treat the puncture would also be considered procedure neglect.

Caring Neglect

Caring neglect occurs when ongoing treatment and care provided by medical professionals like nurses are below the recognized standard of care. It also refers to behaviors that give the impression that staff members lack compassion for clients and bystanders. For instance, failing to provide adequate nutrition or meals to someone who is bedridden would be considered caring neglect. Failure to frequently turn a patient, leading to the development of bed sores which are considered patient injuries, is also caring neglect. Besores can also lead to hospital-acquired pressure ulcers.

 

The study found that patient neglect occurs much more often than is reported.  This is caused by medical professionals being reluctant to self-report their own mistakes or the mistakes of their colleagues.  In fact, the American Journal of Medical Quality estimates that 90% of all medical care safety issues go unreported and are not in compliance with safety protocols.

Have you or a loved one been the victim of neglect?

The consequences of patient neglect are very serious.  Neglect can result in malnutrition, bed sores, atrophy, unsanitary personal hygiene, and untreated medical conditions. Identifying these ‘symptoms’ can really help your loved ones be cared for. Have you or a family member been neglected by medical providers?  Contact us to talk to an attorney about your potential case.  You and your family deserve the best treatment – don’t settle for less. For damages and losses brought on by negligence, the nursing home may be held financially accountable. Holding nursing facilities financially responsible for patient mistreatment can aid in averting additional instances of abuse or neglect. Patient neglect is unacceptable, and our team of attorneys will hold medical providers accountable.

If you are a victim of patient neglect, contact our lawyer, Cooley Iuliano Robey.  Call 859-258-2697 to discuss your case or lawsuit with an attorney today.