Maybe your older parent left a Kansas City emergency department with instructions to drink fluids and monitor what appears to be a virus. By the next morning, they are confused, struggling to breathe, and are being admitted with septic shock. A sepsis misdiagnosis lawsuit may be possible when warning signs during the first visit called for further evaluation or...
Read MoreA pulmonary embolism misdiagnosis can have devastating consequences. A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot, often originating in the legs as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow. Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, a PE can quickly become fatal. Yet the condition is also notoriously difficult to recognize because its symptoms...
Read MoreHeart attacks require immediate medical attention. When warning signs are overlooked or improperly evaluated, the consequences can be life-altering. Families often struggle to understand how a cardiac emergency could go undiagnosed and whether the delay was avoidable. A missed heart attack diagnosis may qualify as medical malpractice under Missouri law when healthcare providers fail to act with reasonable care....
Read MoreWhen a stroke is not recognized in time, the consequences can be life-altering or fatal. For patients and families in Missouri, a delayed stroke diagnosis malpractice case often begins with unanswered questions: Why weren’t the warning signs taken seriously? Why was treatment delayed? Could the outcome have been different? These concerns are not about assigning blame lightly. They are...
Read MoreA cancer diagnosis is often life-changing, but when that diagnosis is missed or delayed due to medical negligence, the consequences can be devastating. Patients may lose the opportunity for early treatment, face reduced survival rates, or endure painful complications that could have been prevented. If this happened to you or a loved one, you may be wondering: Can I...
Read MoreA medical diagnosis may be incorrect if symptoms resemble another condition or if a medical professional is distracted and overlooks critical information. Misdiagnosis is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for patients. A misdiagnosis can occur when a doctor fails to accurately diagnose a patient’s illness or injury. This can lead to serious health complications and even...
Read MoreIf your healthcare provider failed to properly diagnose you, it can be frustrating, painful, and/or lead to serious complications. The failure to properly diagnose a patient’s illness can potentially lead to exacerbated injuries or illnesses, result in potentially harmful and unnecessary medical treatment, and delayed medical treatment. We realize how difficult this can be for you and your family....
Read MoreIt’s no secret that doctors are human and, as such, they can make mistakes. One of the most serious mistakes a doctor can make is failing to properly diagnose a patient. This may lead to the patient not getting the treatment they need and could even cause them harm. In this blog post, we will discuss three conditions that...
Read MoreWe represented the parents of a newborn who sustained serious injuries as the result of the improper positioning of a venous catheter (UVC) into the heart chamber (right atrium) of a hospitalized, preterm infant. The malpositioning of this UVC resulted in the device eroding through the heart wall. Because the UVC was being used to infuse total parenteral nutrition...
Read MoreThe client, a retired but active male, underwent a laparoscopic gallbladder removal. During this surgical procedure, the defendant general surgeon inadvertently perforated the client’s bowel, and the perforation went undetected. During the twelve-hour period that followed surgery, the client went into a precipitous decline. The client experienced a distended abdomen, worrisome fever and abnormally high respiration and heart rates....
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