If you were recently in a car accident and wondering what the average compensation for a herniated disc is, this article can provide you with a better understanding of what to expect. Broadly, a herniated disc occurs when the interior of a disc pushes through the outer layer and into the spinal canal. They can occur in any part of the...
Read MoreWhenever we’re hospitalized, we put our faith in the doctors, nurses, and staff to take good care of us while we’re vulnerable and in pain. One of the common features of being hospitalized is receiving fluids or medicines through an IV. It’s so common we barely think about whether it could be dangerous but there is such a thing...
Read MoreYou may be able to obtain misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy compensation if your doctor or medical professional was negligent. An ectopic pregnancy alone is not necessarily a basis for a case. However, you can hold your doctor accountable for a failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Suffering an ectopic pregnancy can be traumatic. If your doctor was negligent in the diagnosis or...
Read MoreWe trust our doctors to provide us with proper and safe medical care. When they don’t, and you suffer injury as a result, you may have a legal claim against your doctor. These claims, which are established under a theory of negligence, can provide the injured with monetary damages to compensate them for the harm they have suffered. At...
Read MoreYou can sue if you were misdiagnosed with Lupus and suffered injury or damages. However, these cases are complicated and difficult to prove. While a lupus misdiagnosis claim is challenging to prove, it is not impossible. With the help of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers, you can successfully sue for the compensation you need. What Is Medical Misdiagnosis of Lupus?...
Read MoreMedical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider or facility deviates from the standard of care expected of them by failing to do what a reasonably prudent provider would have done in similar circumstances. Medical negligence can happen in any circumstance—from a doctor’s office to a hospital to a nursing home and beyond—basically, anywhere you might receive medical treatment. If...
Read MoreAnesthesia makes the practice of modern medicine possible. It prevents patients from feeling pain during medical procedures and surgery. Without it, some of today’s procedures would be impossible. But it is not without risk. If you or a loved one suffered from an injury resulting from an anesthesia error, please contact an anesthesiologist malpractice lawyer at Dempsey Kingsland &...
Read MoreNo one should suffer the grief that accompanies a nursing home wrongful death. A nursing home should be a safe place for elderly individuals to receive care. Tragically, thousands of nursing home residents are neglected yearly in Missouri. Some cases end in death. If you lost a loved one due to nursing home neglect, Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen has...
Read MoreWhen looking for an attorney for medical malpractice, there are several considerations to remember. Today, we’ll discuss the important things to keep in mind when looking for the best firm to represent you. Medical Malpractice Is All Too Common A simple mistake in a diagnosis or during a medical procedure does not necessarily constitute malpractice. To rise to the...
Read MoreIf you or a loved one sustained an injury due to a healthcare professional’s negligence, it’s possible to get compensation for your injuries. But many people who find themselves in this situation wonder, What is the average medical malpractice settlement? You might find a number of online calculators purporting to provide a reasonable estimate of the settlement value of...
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