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KANSAS CITY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY
In Kansas City, medical malpractice, causing injury, can drastically impact the life of the injured. CBS news reported, "Each year in the U.S., approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care are misdiagnosed, according to a new study published in the journal BMJ Quality and Safety. [...] in half of those cases (6 million), the misdiagnosis has the potential to result in severe harm." Depending upon the patient's circumstance, misdiagnosis by a medical professional, can be medical malpractice if it is determined that the un-diagnosed disease or cancer should have been found. Other forms of malpractice include: medication errors, surgical errors, misuse of anesthesia, etc...Each of these occur regularly.
Negligence
The act or omission of a healthcare provider, where the care given falls short of the accepted professional standards, can give rise to a claim for medical malpractice/professional negligence. Such claims can be brought against the following (this is not an exhaustive list):
Medical malpractice can result in:
What might you be entitled to?
Kansas law requires that if a person is found negligent he or she may be held financially responsible for your damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The at-fault party may also be held responsible for compensatory damages, such as:
It is never too soon to begin working with Kansas medical malpractice Attorney T.Morton and her team. There are time limits for filing personal injury claims. Failing to file a claim on time can bar you, a victim of personal injury, from seeking compensation forever. T. Morton, personal injury attorney, will help you through the process and ensure that you file in a timely fashion. Contact us now for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
In Kansas City, medical malpractice, causing injury, can drastically impact the life of the injured. CBS news reported, "Each year in the U.S., approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care are misdiagnosed, according to a new study published in the journal BMJ Quality and Safety. [...] in half of those cases (6 million), the misdiagnosis has the potential to result in severe harm." Depending upon the patient's circumstance, misdiagnosis by a medical professional, can be medical malpractice if it is determined that the un-diagnosed disease or cancer should have been found. Other forms of malpractice include: medication errors, surgical errors, misuse of anesthesia, etc...Each of these occur regularly.
Negligence
The act or omission of a healthcare provider, where the care given falls short of the accepted professional standards, can give rise to a claim for medical malpractice/professional negligence. Such claims can be brought against the following (this is not an exhaustive list):
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Nurses
- Physician's Assistants
- Anesthesiologists
- Chiropractors
- Cosmetic surgeons
- Radiologist or X-Ray technicians
- The hospital
Medical malpractice can result in:
- Brain damage
- Serious infections
- Paralysis
- Permanent organ damage
- Advancement of disease or Cancer
- Wrongful death, and more
What might you be entitled to?
Kansas law requires that if a person is found negligent he or she may be held financially responsible for your damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The at-fault party may also be held responsible for compensatory damages, such as:
- Medical expenses,
- Out-of-pocket costs,
- Lost wages,
- Loss of future income,
- Loss of household services,
- and more
It is never too soon to begin working with Kansas medical malpractice Attorney T.Morton and her team. There are time limits for filing personal injury claims. Failing to file a claim on time can bar you, a victim of personal injury, from seeking compensation forever. T. Morton, personal injury attorney, will help you through the process and ensure that you file in a timely fashion. Contact us now for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
The selection of T.Morton, and her personal injury team, is an important one and should not be taken lightly. We are dedicated to you and your case. We offer a competitive fee structure for winning your case. T. Morton, personal injury lawyer, will help you through the process and assists you in getting the compensation you deserve. Contact us for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
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