| Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

How Long Does a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take?

If you’ve searched the internet for answers about your medical malpractice suit, you are probably reading about how “complex” medical malpractice suits are. Talking about their complexity isn’t just for your information; it’s also a warning. Medical malpractice cases take longer than other personal injury cases. The complexity of a medical malpractice suit determines how long it will take...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

How Long Do You Have to Sue a Doctor After Surgery in Missouri?

A doctor cannot guarantee a positive outcome when a patient undergoes surgery. Some surgical complications are unavoidable, but when a patient suffers harm due to a preventable medical error, the injured patient or, if the patient is deceased, their family members may be able to recover compensation for their losses due to surgical malpractice. Generally, a patient must file...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Hospital Cases

What Are the Chances of Winning a Lawsuit Against a Hospital?

Many factors determine the chances of winning a lawsuit against a hospital. It depends on the type of malpractice case you have, whether the other party is willing to settle, and a variety of other factors. In most cases, the odds are stacked against the patient. A patient’s medical malpractice case is less than 50% likely to win if...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Failure to Diagnose

How Does Misdiagnosis Occur?

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 death in some cases. In this blog post, we will discuss the ways in which a misdiagnosis can occur and the potential...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Are Medical Malpractice Awards Taxable?

  Are Medical Malpractice Settlements Taxable? If you’ve received a settlement from a medical malpractice lawsuit, depending on the circumstances, if the injury was due to physical injury or illness, emotional distress, or if you had recovered lost wages or punitive damage, you may need to claim the income on your annual taxes. Below, our medical malpractice attorneys at Dempsey Kingsland...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Wrongful Death

7 Ways to Find the Best Wrongful Death Lawyer Near Me

If you have lost a family member because of another person’s negligent or intentional act, it can be extremely distressing. On top of that, finding the right wrongful death lawyer in your area can add to your stress. The team at Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen are highly experienced wrongful death attorneys. We are here to reduce some of your...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Do Malpractice Attorneys Work on Contingency?

Being 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...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Birth Injuries

7 Ways to Find the Best Birth Injury Attorney Near Me

During the birth of a child, you and your family trust your doctor and other medical professionals to provide you with quality care. Nonetheless, medical negligence is an all too common occurrence. A birth injury can result in longer recovery from birth, long-term injuries, or permanent medical issues.  At Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen, we realize how distressing it can...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Medical Malpractice

5 Ways to Find the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer Near Me

Searching for a knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer can be overwhelming, especially if you are still recovering from injuries. Finding a trusted and experienced medical malpractice lawyer can make a massive difference in the outcome of your case. Below, the team at Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen describes five ways you can use to help find the best medical malpractice lawyer...

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| Read Time: 5 minutes | Wrongful Death

5 Things You Should Know About a Wrongful Death Lawsuit | Kansas City

When someone you love dies, the loss is unimaginable. When it happens because of someone’s negligence, you may want justice. Fortunately, the law allows certain surviving family members to bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. The attorneys at Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen recognize that if you’re considering a wrongful death case, you are trying to cope...

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