We trust doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to exercise the utmost care when delivering treatment. While statistics regarding the incidence of medical malpractice vary widely, everyone can agree that it occurs too often. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that medical errors cause 10% of all deaths in the United States and are the third leading cause of death in the...
Read MoreMedical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the expected standard of care and harms a patient. This failure can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, anesthesia errors, birth injuries, nursing home neglect, and other types of negligence. Medical malpractice can have significant consequences for patients and their families. If you received medical treatment in Kansas City, MO,...
Read MoreWhen doctors fail to diagnose their patient’s condition properly, it can be incredibly damaging to the patient’s physical health and psychological well-being. Further, misdiagnosing some conditions, such as cancer or sepsis can have deadly consequences. Patients and their families may wonder, is misdiagnosis medical malpractice? The answer depends on the facts of the case and the applicable law. Dempsey...
Read MorePatients have a right to receive medical treatment without being injured by the providers they have trusted with their health and safety. The role of a doctor is to try to make the patient better, not worse. But, when a healthcare provider fails to live up to that standard, patients may be able to hold that healthcare provider liable...
Read MoreWe are often asked, “How long does a medical malpractice lawsuit take?” The answer to that question depends on a number of different variables particular to each individual’s claims, but unfortunately, medical malpractice lawsuits often take years to resolve. When things go wrong during medical treatment, resulting in serious injuries or worse—the death of a loved one, it can...
Read MoreA misdiagnosed heart attack can be a matter of life and death. And unfortunately, heart attacks are all too often misdiagnosed by medical professionals. If you believe your heart attack was misdiagnosed and you suffered injury as a result, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. If so, you want an experienced medical malpractice attorney on your side. ...
Read MoreIn the United States, medical misdiagnoses are more common than you may think. One study shows that roughly 12 million people are misdiagnosed each year. Further, out of those 12 million people, 10-20% of them had serious medical conditions that were missed. These numbers are concerning, as a misdiagnosis can present a life-or-death situation. If you believe your medical...
Read MoreMedical procedures often involve some level of risk. Most people know and accept this risk when they seek out medical treatment. Regardless, all medical professionals have a duty to advise their patients of a procedure or treatment’s potential risks, including all the information a patient needs to make a thoughtful decision about their care. This informational process is called...
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 MoreMisdiagnosis is a leading cause of serious medical errors, according to several studies. Patients who are misdiagnosed often have to undergo additional testing and treatment, which can be costly and dangerous. In some cases, misdiagnosis can even lead to death. Misdiagnosis is a Common Medical Error Leading to Serious Injuries There are several reasons why misdiagnosis is so common....
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