You trusted your doctor’s recommendation for a procedure, believing it was the right step toward healing. But instead of providing relief, the treatment caused a serious, life-changing injury. The professional you depended on to help you get better has instead caused significant harm, turning your life upside down. You are now facing an uncertain future, struggling to understand what...
Read MoreWhen a medical mistake causes serious harm or death, one of the first questions families ask is: Who is legally responsible? The answer is often more complicated than it seems. In some cases, a physician acted alone. In others, the hospital’s systems, staffing, or policies played a role. But when facing the aftermath of malpractice, it’s not just a...
Read MoreWhen you undergo testing at a hospital or clinic, you rely on medical professionals to provide timely and accurate information. Whether the test involves a blood panel, imaging scan, or biopsy, receiving results without unnecessary delay is critical to effective treatment. Unfortunately, some patients experience preventable delays that lead to serious consequences. If this has happened to you, you...
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. Prove...
Read MoreWhen you or someone you love goes to the hospital, you expect safe, competent care, especially when it comes to medications. But medication overdoses in hospital settings are more common than many realize, and when they happen, the consequences can be life-changing or even fatal. If you or a family member has suffered harm due to a medication error...
Read MorePatients and families often assume that only doctors can be held legally responsible when something goes wrong in a hospital or nursing home. But that is not always the case. If a nurse’s actions—or inaction—cause serious harm to a patient, they can be held accountable in court. Yes, you can sue a nurse for malpractice in Missouri. At Dempsey...
Read MoreWhen you place your trust in a medical professional, you expect careful treatment and clear judgment. Unfortunately, there are times when medical negligence takes away more than just comfort or peace of mind. It takes away the patient’s chance at survival or meaningful recovery. Missouri recognizes this devastating reality through the Missouri Loss of Chance Doctrine. Under this doctrine,...
Read MoreOne of the most grave mistakes a doctor can make is surgically removing the wrong body part or organ. Although this seems like an avoidable mistake, it happens with surprising frequency. Cases involving the wrong body part of organ removal can result in severe life-long injuries and changes to patient quality of life, including the need for ongoing medical...
Read MoreIf you’ve searched the internet for answers about your medical malpractice suit, you are probably reading about how “complex” medical malpractice suits are. Talking about their complexity isn’t just for your information; it’s also a warning. Medical malpractice cases take longer than other personal injury cases. The complexity of a medical malpractice suit determines how long it will take...
Read MoreWhen medical negligence seriously harms you or a loved one, the decision to pursue legal action is not one made lightly. Missouri law places an additional safeguard at the very beginning of the process. The Missouri affidavit of merit for malpractice cases, mandated in the Missouri Revised Statutes, is designed to ensure that only cases with genuine merit move...
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