A 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 MoreBeing injured because of the negligence of a doctor, hospital, pharmacist, or other medical provider can be a terrible and traumatic experience. You are left to deal with the memory of what happened to you, on top of the often significant expenses to rectify the wrongs committed by the doctor. Many victims like you want to file a lawsuit...
Read MoreAll kinds of elder abuse are shameful no matter what. Elders are some of the most vulnerable people in the U.S. population, which makes them particularly susceptible to abuse of all types. Most nursing home abuse falls into one of the following categories: While most nursing homes do everything possible to keep residents safe and comfortable, there are outliers...
Read MoreWhen 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 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 MoreWhen you discover that a loved one has suffered abuse in a nursing home, the emotions can be overwhelming. Anger, sadness, and confusion often cloud the path forward, making it difficult to know how to protect your family member. Searching for the right “nursing home abuse lawyer near me” is a critical first step in seeking justice and holding...
Read MoreWhen a medical professional misdiagnoses a condition, the consequences can be life-altering. Misdiagnoses lead to delayed treatment, unnecessary medical procedures, and even preventable deaths. Finding the right legal advocate is critical for families affected by these devastating mistakes. But how do you identify the “best medical misdiagnosis attorney near me?” This guide walks you through actionable ways and advice...
Read MoreMany clients call us because they have questions about whether the care that they or a loved one received was appropriate and acceptable. We can provide answers to those questions because of the extensive and wide ranging expertise that we have in evaluating and litigating medical malpractice cases. Medical malpractice cases require substantial expertise and preparation. Comparatively few attorneys...
Read MoreA statute of limitations is a law that sets a defined timeframe within which an individual is required to initiate legal proceedings following an experience of injury or harm. In other words, it’s a deadline. If you miss the deadline, you may be barred from filing a lawsuit. The length of time a statute of limitations law allows for...
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...
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