It is also sad when a Kansas City resident losses his or her limb, especially if it involves the loss of an entire arm or leg. Many times, people undergo amputation after a serious accident that leaves the person’s limb in such poor shape that they are better off...
Violations of safety protocol could lead to medical malpractice
In Kansas City and throughout Missouri, there is an expectation that physicians and other medical professionals will adhere to the proper safety procedures when treating patients. This includes sterile equipment, gloves, cleanliness and having a medical facility that...
Am I a victim of medical malpractice?
It is hard for a patient of a hospital to recognize if they have suffered from medical malpractice. They may go in for a significant injury and assume any complications result from the damage and not the staff. You also not think that medical malpractice is a possible...
Cerebral palsy can be caused by medical malpractice
The birth of a child should be an exciting event filled with joy. Yet, all too often medical errors result in irreversible birth injuries. These birth injuries can leave your child with severe pain, and the implications of the harm suffered can be wide-ranging and...
Depressed physicians may be at an increased risk of medical malpractice
When a Kansas City area resident goes to the doctor, they believe their doctor will do a good job listening to their patient and offering solutions for their ailments. Most of the time, the relationship that exists between doctor and patient is trusted and...
Research shows how often misdiagnosis occurs for certain issues
When people in Kansas City and throughout Missouri are experiencing a medical issue, the obvious response is to seek treatment from a physician. Often, the key to appropriate treatment is an accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, many people face a worsened condition or...
How can a medical professional get a diagnosis wrong?
Most of the time, individuals visit medical facilities when there is a problem. Only occasionally, a physician is visited for a regular, preventative check-up. Urgent care facilities, hospitals, emergency rooms and health clinics are trusted to investigate and...
3 risk factors for eye surgery
You made sure you did everything you could for your eye surgery to be a success. You chose the best doctor available, considered the risks and benefits, and set a date for surgery. Despite checking all the right boxes, sometimes eye surgery can go very wrong. The...
When medical malpractice contributes to or causes drug addiction
Doctors routinely prescribe strong analgesics to treat patients suffering from acute or chronic pain. These drugs provide patients with immediate relief, ensuring that they can continue working and taking care of their families. Unfortunately, analgesics containing...
New law expands rights of military victims of malpractice
A man who once was in the Special Forces is now fighting for his life against a terminal cancer. He has consistently maintained that military medical professionals misdiagnosed his cancer, and that but for that misdiagnosis, his chances for survival would have been...
