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Kentucky Lack of Informed Consent Lawyers
We can help when you’re medically injured due to a lack of informed consent
When you visit the doctor or hospital, you expect to be properly taken care of. You expect honesty, good communication, and the chance to understand what’s going to happen to your body before any treatment or surgery begins. This isn’t just common sense. It’s your legal right. Doctors and other medical professionals are required to get something called informed consent before performing medical procedures.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we represent patients across Kentucky who have been harmed because they didn’t get the full story before a procedure. If you’ve been injured because your doctor failed to explain the risks, options, or details of your treatment, you may have a lack of informed consent case. We can help.
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Table of Contents
- What is informed consent?
- Why does informed consent matter in Kentucky?
- Examples of lack of informed consent in Kentucky
- What does Kentucky law say about informed consent?
- How do you prove a lack of consent case?
- What should I do if I didn’t give informed consent?
- What is the value of my Kentucky lack of informed consent case?
- Why choose Crandall & Pera Law for my lack of informed consent case?
- Do you have a Kentucky lack of informed consent lawyer near me?
What is informed consent?
Per the National Library of Medicine, “Informed consent is a process in which a healthcare professional educates a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure or intervention.”
This means that a doctor or healthcare provider must fully explain any medical procedure's details before proceeding. This includes:
- What the procedure is
- Why it’s being done
- The risks and possible side effects
- The benefits
- Any other treatment options (including doing nothing)
Once you understand all this, you have the right to agree or refuse the treatment. That’s called giving your informed consent. If a doctor skips this step or rushes through it without really explaining things, you may not truly understand what you’re agreeing to. And if something goes wrong, it could lead to serious physical, emotional, and financial harm.
Why does informed consent matter in Kentucky?
You have the right to make decisions about your own body. This is one of the most basic rights in healthcare. Without informed consent, you might:
- Undergo surgery you didn’t fully agree to
- Miss the chance to choose a safer treatment
- Be exposed to dangerous side effects that you weren’t warned about
- Lose the ability to make plans or ask questions ahead of time
When a doctor fails to give you all the information you need to make an informed choice, and you’re harmed as a result, that’s not just a mistake. It’s a legal issue, and we want to help you fight back.
Examples of lack of informed consent in Kentucky
Let’s look at a few hypothetical examples of what medical malpractice involving lack of informed consent can look like in real life:
- A woman undergoes surgery to remove a cyst, but the doctor also removes an ovary without discussing it beforehand. The patient wakes up shocked and her fertility is affected. She never gave informed consent for the ovary removal.
- A man is prescribed a medication that increases his risk of heart problems. The doctor fails to warn him about this side effect and he suffers a stroke. He had no idea that the medication could cause such a serious issue.
- A patient agrees to one type of surgery, but a different surgeon steps in last-minute and performs a different procedure without explaining the change. The results are worse than expected, and the patient is left with long-term complications.
Did something like this happen to you? It’s not your fault. It’s the medical provider’s responsibility to keep you informed. If they didn’t, and you suffered injury because of it, that’s where Crandall & Pera Law comes in.
What does Kentucky law say about informed consent?
Kentucky law requires doctors and medical professionals to get informed consent in a clear and meaningful way. This doesn’t mean handing you a form full of medical jargon and asking for a quick signature. It means actually talking to you – explaining your options, answering your questions, and making sure you understand before moving forward.
If they don’t, and you suffer an injury or complication that you weren’t properly warned about, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit based on informed consent.
How do you prove a lack of consent case?
Lack of informed consent cases aren’t always simple. That’s why having an experienced medical malpractice lawyer on your side – like the ones at Crandall & Pera Law – can make a difference. To build a strong case on your behalf, we work to prove:
- You didn’t receive the full information about the treatment or procedure.
- You didn’t truly consent to what happened.
- You were harmed by the procedure or treatment.
- You would have made a different choice if you had been properly informed.
We work with medical experts, go through your records, and speak with witnesses to build a strong case for you. You don’t have to do it alone.
What should I do if I didn’t give informed consent?
If something doesn’t feel right about a recent medical procedure or treatment, don’t ignore it. Here a few steps you can take right now:
- Write down everything you remember. What did the doctor tell you? Did you sign any forms? What happened afterward?
- Get your medical records. We can help with this.
- Talk to an experienced Kentucky medical malpractice lawyer. The sooner you contact us, the better we can protect your rights.
- Don’t sign anything or accept a settlement from the doctor’s insurance company or the hospital until you’ve spoken with a skilled attorney.
The sooner you reach out, the easier it is for us to collect important evidence, talk to witnesses, and build a strong case on your behalf.
What is the value of my Kentucky lack of informed consent case?
With a successful lack of informed consent case, you could receive compensation for the following:
- Medical bills from additional treatments or complications
- Lost wages, if you had to miss work or can no longer work
- Pain and suffering, both physical and emotional
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of fertility or bodily function, if applicable
Every case is unique. Our medical malpractice lawyers look at the full picture and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
Why choose Crandall & Pera Law for my lack of informed consent case?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we’re not just lawyers. We’re advocates who care about what happened to you. Our team has decades of experience helping Kentucky families secure justice after medical mistakes. Our lawyers focus on listening, understanding your story, and guiding you throughout the legal process.
We handle all medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay us unless we win your case. No upfront costs, no hourly fees. Just honest, legal help when you need it most.
Do you have a Kentucky lawyer who can help with informed consent near me?
Crandall & Pera Law is located at 201 E. Main Street, Suite 530 in Lexington, Kentucky. We are happy to meet with you at our offices. If you are unable to come to us, we can make other arrangements, like visiting you in the hospital or setting up a virtual online meeting.
Kentucky lack of informed consent attorneys working for you
At Crandall & Pera Law, we understand how scary and confusing medical injuries can be, especially when you trusted your doctors and didn’t get the full story. You deserve answers. You deserve justice. And you deserve a legal team that will stand by your side every step of the way. If you believe you were hurt because of a lack of informed consent, don’t wait. Call us today for a free, confidential consultation. We’re here to listen to your story, explain your options, and help you decide what to do next. You didn’t get the chance to choose. Now it’s time to take your power back. Please call us or complete our contact form to schedule your free consultation.