If you were recently in a car accident and wondering what the average compensation for a herniated disc is, this article can provide you with a better understanding of what to expect. Broadly, a herniated disc occurs when the interior of a disc pushes through the outer layer and into the spinal canal. They can occur in any part of the...
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 MoreMedical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider or facility deviates from the standard of care expected of them by failing to do what a reasonably prudent provider would have done in similar circumstances. Medical negligence can happen in any circumstance—from a doctor’s office to a hospital to a nursing home and beyond—basically, anywhere you might receive medical treatment. If...
Read MoreAnesthesia makes the practice of modern medicine possible. It prevents patients from feeling pain during medical procedures and surgery. Without it, some of today’s procedures would be impossible. But it is not without risk. If you or a loved one suffered from an injury resulting from an anesthesia error, please contact an anesthesiologist malpractice lawyer at Dempsey Kingsland &...
Read MoreNo one should suffer the grief that accompanies a nursing home wrongful death. A nursing home should be a safe place for elderly individuals to receive care. Tragically, thousands of nursing home residents are neglected yearly in Missouri. Some cases end in death. If you lost a loved one due to nursing home neglect, Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen has...
Read MoreWhen looking for an attorney for medical malpractice, there are several considerations to remember. Today, we’ll discuss the important things to keep in mind when looking for the best firm to represent you. Medical Malpractice Is All Too Common A simple mistake in a diagnosis or during a medical procedure does not necessarily constitute malpractice. To rise to the...
Read MoreWhen you have a medical issue, you rely on the expertise of healthcare professionals. Often, you place your life in their hands. Sometimes something goes wrong, but you can comfort yourself knowing your treatment providers did everything they could. Other times, something goes wrong because your treatment provider acted improperly. When that happens, medical malpractice claims help compensate for...
Read MoreThe medical world thrives on precision and care, on decisions made in seconds, and on choices between life and death. In such a delicate environment, mistakes are bound to occur. Medicine remains a human endeavor despite its march toward perfection. And where humans tread, error often follows. Recent studies indicate that medical mistakes cause up to 251,000 deaths in...
Read MoreRead MoreWhen you trust a doctor with your health, you expect to receive the best care possible and for your well-being to be protected. When doctors fail to live up to these standards, it can have devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. If you decide to talk to an attorney about medical malpractice you or a loved one experienced, preparing...
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