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Results

  • Defense verdict obtained in medical malpractice action against a surgeon for the placement of a port-o-cath device and management of intra-operative complications that resulted in the death of the patient.
  • Appeal upholding Summary Judgment in wrongful death case against physician, the issue being whether Kentucky law recognizes loss of chance doctrine. Discretionary review denied.
  • Defense verdict obtained in medical malpractice action against an anesthesiologist relating to complications following an interscalene nerve block.
  • Defense verdict obtained in a medical malpractice action against an ER physician for failure to diagnose and treat a possible blood clot in leg, which resulted in a below knee amputation.
  • Defense verdict obtained in medical malpractice action against a surgeon related to complications following surgical treatment of a gastric condition.
  • Summary Judgment obtained in wrongful death case against physician involving diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
  • Defense verdict obtained in medical malpractice action against ER physician and hospital for failure to diagnose penetrating chest injury and retained foreign body resulting in a subsequent stroke.
  • Defense verdict obtained in medical malpractice/wrongful death action against a nurse practitioner relative to diagnosis and treatment of three year old child in the ER.

Kentucky Professional Licensure Attorneys

Medical, dental and nursing license defense

When licensing problems arise, the law firm of Nichols Walter PLLC is able to assist physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and other professionals in licensing matters before their governing boards.

Our attorneys can help you with:

  • Professional board investigations and negotiations of consent agreements
  • Defense in disciplinary hearings against sanctions such as suspension, probation, restrictions or revocation
  • Appeals of disciplinary actions and decisions in Kentucky courts
  • Credentialing and other professional concerns

Our attorneys will work with you personally to reach a resolution in the manner appropriate for your situation.

Peer-review representation

We are able to represent professionals in peer-review processes, from preparing information and submitting to the medical executive or other committees as part of the corrective action process to negotiating mutually agreeable resolutions and participating in full-blown peer review hearings. We walk you through the entire peer-review process and work toward an acceptable outcome under the circumstances.

Contact an experienced attorney today

To discuss your legal matter, please call us at 859.368.8116 or use our contact us page to send us a message.