HIPAA enforcement falls under the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among its several objectives, it’s intent is to protect patients from the disclosure of their personal health information. While the HHS Department may levy fines or penalties, you also have a right to file suit for the disclosure. HIPAA covers various … Continued
Unfortunately, a person’s private health information can be exposed. This may constitute a HIPAA violation. When a violation occurs, the entity exposing the confidential information can be required to comply with the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule. This applies regardless of whether the unauthorized exposure was accidental or willfully done. However, not every disclosure is a … Continued
The incidence of Kentucky fatal accidents and collisions resulting in wrongful death is highest in Jefferson County each year. In 2015, the most recent year for which statistics are available, there were three times as many people killed in motor vehicle accidents in Jefferson County as in the next nearest county (Fayette). What happens when you lose a … Continued
When you go to a hospital, medical clinic or doctor’s office, they ask you’re to sign several forms. One of those forms is probably a HIPAA Release Form. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The law seeks to establish privacy standards to protect a patient’s medical records and personal information about … Continued
Kentucky law ensures that victims who are injured in a DUI related accident can hold a drunk driver financially responsible for their injuries. A high percentage of Kentucky injury accidents involve drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Louisville personal injury attorneys at Hargadon, Lenihan & Herrington, PLLC aggressively represent those who are … Continued
We entrust the care of our loved ones to Louisville or Kentucky nursing homes. It is disappointing to learn about the high incidence of nursing home abuse or neglect as well as the risk of injury for elderly patients. What signs should you look for if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect in Kentucky? … Continued
Were you injured on a construction site in Louisville or anywhere in the State of Kentucky? Did you suffer an injury on the job-site due to another contractor’s negligence? If you have suffered a construction related injury you need the experienced lawyers at Hargadon, Lenihan & Herrington, PLLC. There are several ways to be injured … Continued
It is often a surprise to a client to learn that Louisville and Kentucky insurance adjusters are not interested in their best interests, even those who represent your own insurance company. If you are having an issue resolving the claim on your vehicle imagine how a discussion about your injuries and medical bills is going to … Continued
Were you a motorcyclist or a passenger injured on a motorcycle when a car changed lanes or pulled out in front of you without looking? Unfortunately this happens in Louisville and throughout Kentucky far too often. Motorcyclists are at a significant disadvantage when they are struck by a car or truck resulting in an injury … Continued
Kentucky is home to some of the busiest interstates and state routes in the US. The amount of commercial trucking combined with local UPS, FED Ex, delivery vehicles, coal and lumber trucks unfortunately leads to a number of accidents throughout Kentucky. A Louisville truck accident case requires an experienced injury attorney with extensive and proven … Continued
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