Key Takeaways 📞 Report abuse immediately: Contact the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-392-0210 to report suspected nursing home abuse or neglect. 📝 Document everything: Keep records of any signs of abuse, such as photos, notes, or witness statements. This helps support formal investigations and legal claims. ⚖️ Legal action may be possible: If the abuse was...
Read MoreKey Takeaways 🗓 Deadline: You must file a medical malpractice claim in Missouri within 2 years of the date of injury under RSMo §516.105. ⏳ Statute of Repose: Regardless of when the injury is discovered, there is an absolute 10-year deadline from the date the alleged malpractice occurred. 🚨 Exceptions: You may have more time to file if your...
Read MoreWhenever we’re hospitalized, we put our faith in the doctors, nurses, and staff to take good care of us while we’re vulnerable and in pain. However, even skilled professionals can make mistakes, such as common IV insertion errors, which can lead to complications and discomfort. One of the common features of being hospitalized is receiving fluids or medicines through...
Read MoreMost compensation for physical injuries or illness in a medical malpractice settlement isn’t taxable. If the payment is solely for the harm you suffered, the IRS typically doesn’t tax it. However, settlements covering lost wages or punitive damages are taxable. Emotional distress damages are taxable unless directly linked to a physical injury. If you’ve received a settlement from a...
Read MoreFinding the right legal advocate in the complex field of medical malpractice can be daunting. When searching for the best medical malpractice lawyers in Kansas City, it’s crucial to seek out professionals with a thorough understanding of medical laws. It’s also important to find those who have a compassionate approach to their clients. We’ve compiled a list of the...
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. File...
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 MoreWhen you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect care, safety, and dignity, not neglect or abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse remains a serious issue in Kansas City and across the nation. If you suspect a loved one has been harmed in a long-term care facility, choosing the right attorney is one of the most important...
Read MoreWhen entrusting someone to care for an aging loved one, you expect them to do their duty with compassion and respect. But financial abuse can quietly unravel that trust, often without physical evidence or visible harm. Whether it comes from a caregiver, a family member, or a facility, elder financial exploitation is profoundly personal and devastating. At Dempsey Kingsland...
Read MoreBirth injuries can leave families reeling—emotionally, physically, and financially. When a preventable medical error occurs during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences can be life-altering for both the child and their loved ones. In these critical moments, choosing the right legal advocate is essential. The complexities of birth injury litigation demand an attorney with medical knowledge, trial experience, and...
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