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 Osteen...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreDuring 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...
Read MoreSearching 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...
Read MoreWhen 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...
Read MoreA birth injury can be traumatic and catastrophic. You trust your care and the care of your newborn to medical professionals. When you or your defenseless baby is harmed by their negligence, it can permanently alter your child’s and family’s life. When a birth injury is caused by negligent medical care, you may have a right to pursue a...
Read MoreWe trust doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to exercise the utmost care when delivering treatment. While statistics regarding the incidence of medical malpractice vary widely, everyone can agree that it occurs too often. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that medical errors cause 10% of all deaths in the United States and are the third leading cause of death in the...
Read MoreMedical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the expected standard of care and harms a patient. This failure can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, anesthesia errors, birth injuries, nursing home neglect, and other types of negligence. Medical malpractice can have significant consequences for patients and their families. If you received medical treatment in Kansas City, MO,...
Read MoreWhen doctors fail to diagnose their patient’s condition properly, it can be incredibly damaging to the patient’s physical health and psychological well-being. Further, misdiagnosing some conditions, such as cancer or sepsis can have deadly consequences. Patients and their families may wonder, is misdiagnosis medical malpractice? The answer depends on the facts of the case and the applicable law. Dempsey...
Read MorePatients have a right to receive medical treatment without being injured by the providers they have trusted with their health and safety. The role of a doctor is to try to make the patient better, not worse. But, when a healthcare provider fails to live up to that standard, patients may be able to hold that healthcare provider liable...
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