Shoulder dystocia injuries can be distressing for both parents and newborns alike. These injuries turn what should be a happy moment into a frightening experience. If you’re ready to get justice, call Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen, P.C. to learn about your legal options. We can review your child’s shoulder dystocia injury and see if the hospital or medical staff...
Read MoreLosing a loved one due to medical negligence is an unimaginable tragedy. It’s a situation that no family should ever face. Yet unfortunately, it happens all too often. However, you don’t have to go through this process alone. Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen, P.C. can help you seek compensation for your loss. We understand what it takes to get the...
Read MoreAre you experiencing discomfort or unusual symptoms following a C-section procedure? If so, the doctor or hospital staff may have made mistakes during your surgeries, leading to a bladder injury. This negligence is a form of medical malpractice, and Missouri law gives the right to seek compensation for your harm. These injuries can cause serious complications and require urgent...
Read MoreYou can sue if you were misdiagnosed with Lupus and suffered injury or damages. However, these cases are complicated and difficult to prove. While a lupus misdiagnosis claim is challenging to prove, it is not impossible. With the help of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers, you can successfully sue for the compensation you need. What Is Medical Misdiagnosis of Lupus?...
Read MoreIf you or a loved one sustained an injury due to a healthcare professional’s negligence, it’s possible to get compensation for your injuries. But many people who find themselves in this situation wonder, What is the average medical malpractice settlement? You might find a number of online calculators purporting to provide a reasonable estimate of the settlement value of...
Read MoreDetermining the value of leg amputation settlements is challenging because every case is different, with a unique set of facts and circumstances. The value of your case may be drastically different from that of someone with a similar injury. However, several factors can influence leg amputation settlement amounts. Average Leg Amputation Settlement Amounts in Kansas City Were you or...
Read MoreMedical malpractice occurs when medical providers make a mistake that rises to the level of medical negligence, subsequently harming a patient. Unfortunately, medical malpractice occurs everywhere, including at local Kansas City hospitals. If you think you were harmed by a hospital doctor, nurse, or another medical provider, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with common hospital errors. Read on to...
Read MoreMedication errors are estimated to account for 78% of all medical errors in ICUs. The intensive care unit is generally more prone to errors, given the dynamic fast-paced environment. Specifically, the ICU has the most critically ill patients requiring frequent, ongoing, and evolving care. Not only are medication errors more frequent in the ICU, but they are also more...
Read MoreIf you plan to bring a medical negligence lawsuit in Kansas City, you must understand the Missouri statute of limitations for medical malpractice and the Kansas statute of limitation for medical malpractice. In general, in both states, you likely have two years from the injury date to bring a lawsuit. However, like other types of personal injury claims, certain...
Read MoreIf you are like most families, you likely did lots of research before choosing a nursing home for your loved one. You’ve probably heard some of the horror stories of what can happen to elders in nursing facilities. While the vast majority of nursing homes do everything possible to keep residents safe and comfortable, there are outliers that may...
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