At Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen, we are known across Kansas and the Midwest as THE premier law firm for medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases. With over two decades of litigation experience, our elite trial lawyers have earned a reputation among peers and insurance companies for being thorough, aggressive, and unshakably client-focused. Other attorneys routinely refer their biggest and most complex cases to us because we know how to win. At Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen, we consider ourselves not just lawyers, but client advocates. Our mission is to guide you, support you, and fight for the compensation your family deserves.
What Qualifies as a Birth Injury?
Birth injuries are physical trauma or neurological harm that occur before, during, or shortly after delivery. While some complications are truly unavoidable, many birth injuries are the result of medical negligence, whether through misdiagnosis, delayed intervention, improper use of instruments, or failure to monitor fetal distress.
Common types of birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy,
- Erb’s palsy or brachial plexus injuries,
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE),
- Skull fractures or brain bleeding,
- Nerve damage, and
- Spinal cord injuries.
If your child was diagnosed with one of these, or if you’re unsure what’s wrong but something doesn’t feel right, it’s crucial to speak with a Kansas birth injury attorney as soon as possible.
A Premier Law Firm That Gets Results
We’re not your average firm. We’ve built a team of professionals, including a full-time doctor and nurse, who assist with every case. Our investigations are second to none—insurance companies know that we leave no stone unturned when we’re on the case.
We have secured substantial birth injury settlement amounts for our clients, and we’re only interested in major cases where lives have been forever changed. If your child has suffered a serious, life-altering injury due to medical negligence, we’re ready to fight for your family.
Your Child Deserves a Lifetime of Care
The cost of caring for a child with a birth injury can be staggering. From in-home care and specialized education to lifelong medical treatment, the financial burden can easily reach millions of dollars over the course of a lifetime.
A successful birth injury claim can cover:
- Past and future medical expenses,
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation,
- Special education needs,
- Home modifications and medical equipment,
- Loss of future earnings,
- Pain and suffering, and
- Emotional trauma.
A birth injury settlement amount will vary depending on the severity of the injury and the lifelong impact on the child and family. Our job is to build the strongest possible case, backed by evidence, medical expertise, and compelling legal arguments, to ensure your family is fully compensated.
We Fight Insurance Companies So You Don’t Have To
Hospitals and insurance companies have powerful legal teams. They work to minimize payouts and deny liability, even when clear mistakes are made. That’s why having the right legal team in your corner makes all the difference.
Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen is respected and feared by insurance defense attorneys because we prepare every case for trial. Our reputation means we can often secure high-value settlements without going to court, but we’re always ready to go the distance if your case requires it.
The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Process in Kansas
Pursuing a birth injury claim in Kansas involves several key steps. We streamline this complex process at Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen using our in-house doctor, nurse, and legal team to give you the strongest possible advantage.
1. Case Review and Medical Investigation
We begin by reviewing your medical records and consulting our medical experts to identify signs of negligence, such as delayed C-sections, oxygen deprivation, or improper delivery techniques. Doing so helps us understand the scope of negligence and liability.
2. Medical Malpractice Screening Panel
Kansas requires expert support to proceed with a medical malpractice claim. Our in-house physician helps us secure the necessary information quickly and thoroughly to bring our cases through the mandatory Kansas medical malpractice screening panel.
3. Filing and Discovery
We file your claim and launch an in-depth discovery process, which includes gathering evidence, deposing witnesses, and consulting top medical experts. Our meticulous approach often pressures the defense to settle.
4. Settlement or Trial
Kansas requires a settlement conference before medical malpractice cases go to trial. If the defense won’t offer a fair settlement, we’re fully prepared to take your case to trial. Insurance companies know our courtroom reputation, and they’d often rather settle than face us in court.
Statute of Limitations for Kansas Birth Injury Claims
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is generally two years from the date the injury occurred or was reasonably discovered. However, when the victim is a minor, the law allows additional time to file a claim in certain situations.
That said, acting quickly is essential. Birth injury claims are complex and require thorough investigation, expert review, and extensive preparation. The sooner you contact a qualified Kansas birth injury lawyer, the stronger your case will be.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Kansas Birth Injury Lawyer Today
At Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen, we work to help families like yours get the answers, accountability, and compensation they need to move forward. We know the law. We know the medicine. And we know how to fight for families affected by birth injury trauma. Speak with a trusted Kansas birth injury lawyer today by calling us at (816) 421-6868 or scheduling your free consultation online. Let our team of elite attorneys, doctors, and investigators fight for your child’s future and help your family find hope and healing in the aftermath of tragedy.