We 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...
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 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 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 MoreElder abuse is always unacceptable. There are no circumstances in which it is okay to abuse an elderly person. While nursing homes in the United States are often understaffed and the staff is underpaid, these are not excuses to abuse or neglect of residents. Here are five shocking nursing home abuse statistics you should know: 1. One in ten...
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 MoreDetermining the value of leg amputation settlements is challenging because every case is different, with a unique set of facts and circumstances. The value of your case may be drastically different from that of someone with a similar injury. However, several factors can influence leg amputation settlement amounts. Average Leg Amputation Settlement Amounts in Kansas City Were you or...
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...
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