Medical Malpractice & Healthcare Negligence
When the People Trusted to Heal You Cause More Harm, We Hold Them Accountable.
Medical professionals and healthcare institutions hold lives in their hands. When a surgeon makes a preventable error, a physician misses a diagnosis, a nurse administers the wrong medication, or a hospital fails to meet the basic standard of care, the consequences for patients and their families can be devastating and permanent. Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex and high-stakes personal injury claims in the legal system.
Attorney Karl Truman works with attorneys who have the experience, the resources, and the resolve to take on hospitals, physician groups, and their well-funded insurance carriers. We work with qualified medical experts to establish the standard of care, document how it was breached, and build the causation evidence necessary to win these cases. Medical malpractice defense teams are formidable. So are we.
We handle all categories of medical malpractice and healthcare negligence in Kentucky and Indiana, from surgical errors and misdiagnosis to birth injuries and defective medical devices. No fees unless we win. Available 24/7. If you hire us and decide within 30 days we are not the right fit, you owe us nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes harm. Not every bad medical outcome is malpractice, but when negligence is the cause, you have rights. The first step is a confidential consultation with our team. We evaluate the facts and tell you honestly whether you have a viable claim.
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How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Kentucky or Indiana?
The deadline for a medical malpractice claim can be complicated. In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally one year from the date of discovery of the injury or when the injury should have been discovered. Indiana generally allows two years. Both states have specific rules and exceptions that can affect these deadlines significantly. Contact us immediately to know the deadline for your specific case.
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Do you handle hospital and surgical errors?
Yes. Hospital and surgical error cases require detailed medical expert analysis to establish what the standard of care required and how it was violated. We handle these cases with the expert resources they demand.
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Do you handle misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims?
Yes. A missed or delayed cancer diagnosis, heart condition, or other serious illness can dramatically worsen outcomes and reduce treatment options. We pursue full compensation for the harm caused by diagnostic failures.
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Do you handle birth injury cases?
Yes. Birth injuries caused by negligent prenatal care, labor and delivery errors, or failure to order a timely cesarean section can affect a child for life. We handle these cases with the care and thoroughness they require.
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Do you handle nursing home negligence claims?
Yes. Nursing home negligence and abuse cases involve state and federal regulatory violations as well as civil liability. We hold facilities and their management accountable for the harm done to vulnerable residents.
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Do you handle medication and prescription error claims?
Yes. Medication errors by prescribing physicians, pharmacists, and hospital staff cause serious harm and are entirely preventable. We pursue these claims against all responsible parties.
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Do you handle failure to treat claims?
Yes. When a physician or healthcare provider recognizes a condition and fails to treat it appropriately, or fails to refer a patient to a specialist, the resulting harm is compensable. We handle these cases.
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Do you handle medical device and equipment negligence claims?
Defective or improperly used medical devices and equipment can cause catastrophic harm. These cases often involve both a malpractice claim against the provider and a product liability claim against the manufacturer.