Medical Malpractice

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice cases are often catastrophic for the victims involved. But medical malpractice resulting in wrongful death can be just as devastating for the surviving family members. Unfortunately, however, these types of wrongful death medical malpractice cases are more common than you might think.  In fact, according to a 2016 Johns Hopkins study, 10% of all deaths in the...

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Medical Malpractice

Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims in Joplin

Medical malpractice is a specialized type of personal injury claim that is usually based on some type of negligence at the hands of a health care professional. These types of claims can include surgical errors as well as general medical treatment issues. As any personal injury lawyer in Joplin can tell you, medical malpractice claims can be difficult to...

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Medical Malpractice

What Happens When a Loved One was Misdiagnosed as Brain Dead?

It is a very unfortunate situation when a loved one has been seriously injured and the family is informed by the doctors that they have done all they can, but the person is “brain dead.”  The family is left with the impossible decision about whether to take them off life support.  But, what happens when the doctors are wrong? ...

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