When 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 A senior who becomes withdrawn, irritable, confused, or even bruised may be assumed to be “just declining.”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...
Read MoreFamilies don’t expect to question the care inside a nursing home. But when a loved one shows signs of distress, unexplained injuries, or changes in condition, families need to know what steps they can take—and how long they have to take them. In Kansas City, where cases may fall under Missouri or Kansas law, timelines vary. Understanding how long...
Read MoreKey Takeaways Most malpractice attorneys work on contingency – You typically pay nothing upfront and only owe fees if your case is successful. Contingency fees typically range from 33.3% to 40% of your recovery – You pay nothing upfront, but case expenses are usually reimbursed from your settlement or award if your case is successful. Dempsey, Kingsland & Osteen...
Read MoreA 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. You typically have 1 to...
Read MoreUndergoing surgery is stressful, even in the best of circumstances. Still, many people have surgery, hoping to improve their health. For others, surgery is a necessary medical procedure that can be life-saving or life-changing. What happens if the surgery goes wrong? Can you sue a doctor for a failed surgery? Patients put their trust in their doctors and surgeons...
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