When you go into surgery, you trust your surgeons with your life. Unfortunately, not every surgery goes as it should. So what happens if a surgeon makes a mistake during surgery? If your doctor made a mistake during surgery and you suffered an injury as a result, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. At Dempsey, Kingsland &...
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 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...
Read MoreMedical malpractice occurs when medical providers make a mistake that rises to the level of medical negligence, subsequently harming a patient. Unfortunately, medical malpractice occurs everywhere, including at local Kansas City hospitals. If you think you were harmed by a hospital doctor, nurse, or another medical provider, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with common hospital errors. Read on to...
Read MoreMedication errors are estimated to account for 78% of all medical errors in ICUs. The intensive care unit is generally more prone to errors, given the dynamic fast-paced environment. Specifically, the ICU has the most critically ill patients requiring frequent, ongoing, and evolving care. Not only are medication errors more frequent in the ICU, but they are also more...
Read MoreIf you plan to bring a medical negligence lawsuit in Kansas City, you must understand the Missouri statute of limitations for medical malpractice and the Kansas statute of limitation for medical malpractice. In general, in both states, you likely have two years from the injury date to bring a lawsuit. However, like other types of personal injury claims, certain...
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 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 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...
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