When you place your trust in a medical professional, you expect careful treatment and clear judgment. Unfortunately, there are times when medical negligence takes away more than just comfort or peace of mind. It takes away the patient’s chance at survival or meaningful recovery. Missouri recognizes this devastating reality through the Missouri Loss of Chance Doctrine. Under this doctrine,...
Read MoreOne of the most grave mistakes a doctor can make is surgically removing the wrong body part or organ. Although this seems like an avoidable mistake, it happens with surprising frequency. Cases involving the wrong body part of organ removal can result in severe life-long injuries and changes to patient quality of life, including the need for ongoing medical...
Read MoreIf 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...
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 MoreWhen a loved one enters a nursing home, you’re putting more than just their health in someone else’s hands; you’re putting your trust in them. That trust depends on the belief that the facility will deliver safe, compassionate, and professional care. In response to growing concerns about quality and accountability, Missouri nursing home laws in 2025 introduced significant changes...
Read MoreWhen medical negligence seriously harms you or a loved one, the decision to pursue legal action is not one made lightly. Missouri law places an additional safeguard at the very beginning of the process. The Missouri affidavit of merit for malpractice cases, mandated in the Missouri Revised Statutes, is designed to ensure that only cases with genuine merit move...
Read MoreSurgery always carries risk, but when that risk comes from preventable mistakes, patients have every right to seek answers and justice. Across Missouri, patients trust their surgeons and hospital teams to follow proper procedures and keep them safe. But when something goes wrong in the operating room due to negligence, the consequences can be life-altering. In this post, we’ll...
Read MoreOne of the most painful realities of elder abuse in dementia patients is that its signs can look almost identical to disease progression. A senior who becomes withdrawn, irritable, confused, or even bruised may be assumed to be “just declining.” But these same symptoms can reflect abuse or neglect. Recognizing signs of elder abuse in dementia patients is critical....
Read MoreWhen families in Kansas City entrust a loved one to a nursing home, they expect compassionate care, safety, and dignity. Sexual abuse violates that trust in the most profound and traumatic way. Among all forms of elder mistreatment, sexual abuse is one of the most underreported in long-term care facilities across Missouri and Kansas. Many residents are unable to...
Read MoreWhen families place a loved one in a nursing home, they expect their money and belongings to be safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Financial abuse in nursing homes happens more often than most people realize. Staff members, other residents, or even family members can take advantage of seniors who may be confused, isolated, or unable to manage...
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