Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) complications are a frequent source of litigation. One of the more common complications is bowel perforation that is not detected and repaired intraoperatively. Time is of the essence in treating this complication because of the devastating consequences that can follow if treatment is delayed. Do I Need Gallbladder Surgery? A bowel perforation may occur when...
Read MoreA statute of limitations is a law that sets a defined timeframe within which an individual is required to initiate legal proceedings following an experience of injury or harm. In other words, it’s a deadline. If you miss the deadline, you may be barred from filing a lawsuit. The length of time a statute of limitations law allows for...
Read MoreWhenever we’re hospitalized, we put our faith in the doctors, nurses, and staff to take good care of us while we’re vulnerable and in pain. However, even skilled professionals can make mistakes, such as common IV insertion errors, which can lead to complications and discomfort. One of the common features of being hospitalized is receiving fluids or medicines through...
Read MoreWhen you are in the hospital, you trust the facility and staff to keep you safe. One of the primary responsibilities of a healthcare provider is to prevent infection. Unfortunately, hospital-acquired infections can happen due to medical malpractice and are extremely dangerous if not treated correctly. Identifying how you acquired an infection can be difficult. Figuring out who is...
Read MoreMedical malpractice attorneys routinely encounter prescription errors, which can have devastating and life-altering consequences. You might wonder, why do medication errors occur? While there are many reasons why they can happen, some are more common than others. In this blog, we’ll review all you need to know about the three most common types of prescription errors and what are...
Read MoreAre Medical Malpractice Settlements Taxable? Generally, medical lawsuit settlements aren’t taxable if they’re meant to cover injury-related costs like medical bills. This is because damages from personal injury cases are generally not 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,...
Read MoreWe trust our doctors to provide us with proper and safe medical care. When they don’t, and you suffer injury as a result, you may have a legal claim against your doctor. These claims, which are established under a theory of negligence, can provide the injured with monetary damages to compensate them for the harm they have suffered. At...
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 MoreAs unlikely as it sounds, surgeons sometimes accidentally leave foreign objects inside patients after surgery. Although it’s rare, it does happen. In such cases, patients may need to consider a foreign object left in body after surgery lawsuit. One missed object could result in years of complications and additional expenses. If your surgeon left a sponge or other surgical...
Read MoreFinding the right legal advocate in the complex field of medical malpractice can be daunting. When searching for the best medical malpractice lawyers in Kansas City, it’s crucial to seek out professionals with a thorough understanding of medical laws. It’s also important to find those who have a compassionate approach to their clients. We’ve compiled a list of the...
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