Medical Malpractice Defense
Hospital Defense
For more than 15 years, Thompson, Miller & Simpson has successfully represented numerous hospitals in medical malpractice and liability disputes, including a number of high-exposure cases, throughout Kentucky and neighboring states. Given the firm's collective experience and success in the field, our attorneys are comfortable working with hospital employees and independent contractors to provide hospital clients with the most aggressive and thorough legal representation possible.
In providing that defense, our attorneys are sensitive to the potential long-term effects that highly-publicized cases can have on hospitals, and we keep this factor in mind as we work closely with hospital management to decide how to best defend each case. We are also careful to ensure that the corporate interests of any parent corporation are protected.Following the resolution of these cases, we often work with our clients to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place to prevent the recurrence of events that could lead to repetitive litigation.
Physician Defense
hompson Miller & Simpson has successfully represented physicians of almost every specialty throughout Kentucky, Indiana, and numerous other states. Our attorneys and trained paralegals have a wealth of experience evaluating and understanding complex medical techniques and procedures, reviewing lengthy medical records, and simplifying complicated medical terminology. The ability to speak the language of medicine allows our attorneys to communicate effectively to, and on behalf of our clients. This ensures that our physician clients receive highly effective legal representation.
Throughout the defense of these lawsuits, our firm works closely with our clients to keep them informed of developments, and through diligent and aggressive representation we strive to make an otherwise difficult experience understandable and manageable.
Nursing Home Defense
For more than a decade Thompson Miller & Simpson has provided skilled and effective nursing home defense throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. As the aging population continues to grow, increasing the demand for long-term, managed care, litigation involving nursing homes has seen a commensurate increase. Having an appreciation of this risk and an understanding of the complex legal issues facing long-term care facilities in today's litigious climate, our attorneys work with nursing homes to defend and resolve these claims in an efficient manner, and to improve policies and procedures so that the risk of recurring litigation is minimized.Whether the nursing home is a small, locally-owned business or one part of a larger healthcare corporation, our firm has the experience and expertise to provide comprehensive, continuing legal representation. Moreover, our attorneys are comfortable working with nursing home administrators and staff at every level to address and resolve any employment issues related to an underlying lawsuit.Utilizing our trial-tested experience, our familiarity with the nursing home industry, and our aggressive defensive strategies, the attorneys at Thompson, Miller & Simpson strive to meet all the legal needs of our nursing home clients as they continue to evolve and respond to the demands of the long-term, managed care market.
Notable Wins
january 2026Cox v. UofL Health, Inc., University of Louisville Hospital, et al.
Case involved an episode of intraoperative awareness during an orthopedic surgery. Before trial, the plaintiff sought over $71 million in damages. After we obtained a directed verdict on independent negligence claims and punitive damages, the plaintiff asked the jury to award roughly $30 million. The jury returned a full defense verdict.
april 2025Ortiz v. Lifepoint Health, Inc.
The case involved a vacuum extraction, shoulder dystocia, and fetal demise of LGA infant with multiple skull fractures on autopsy and an informed consent claim for removal of mother’s left ovary during eventual c-section. Plaintiffs asked for $65 million in compensatory damages and suggested another $80 million in punitives and asked the jury to apportion almost all fault to the corporate defendants. This was the first time Lifepoint Health, Inc. had gone trial for its parent company behavior and relationships with its subsidiaries. The jury returned a full defense verdict on all claims against Lifepoint Health, Inc.
december 2023Walker v. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, et al.
The newborn was delivered vaginally with several broken bones after unexpectedly presenting in breech position. Significant resuscitative efforts were immediately undertaken and the newborn was airflighted to UK, but passed away roughly 10 hours after birth. The plaintiffs sought $38 million in damages for loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. After an 11-day trial, the jury rejected all of the plaintiffs’ claims and rendered a defense verdict.