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• Are You at Risk of a Wrong Site Surgery Mistake at a Kansas City Hospital?

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Determining Whether a Poor Result of a Medical Treatment was Caused by Negligence of a Medical Provider or Not Requires Significant Investigation.

Medical malpractice is an area of law that is greatly misunderstood and has great emotion tied to it due to the physical consequences of medical errors and negligence. If you believe you or a family member has been the victim of medical error, it is important for you to have straight-forward information that you can use to determine what steps you must take now.

• Failure to diagnose serious medical conditions
• Misdiagnosis and improper treatment
• Birth injuries
• Pharmaceutical / prescription drug errors
• Surgical errors and other medical errors (i.e. operating on the wrong arm or the wrong leg)

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• Are You at Risk of a Wrong Site Surgery Mistake at a Kansas City Hospital?

  Description: If you've been suffered injury because of a medical mistake during a surgery in Kansas or Missouri, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys--

• What You Need to Know about Medical Errors and Their Effect on the Health Care System

  Description: As Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys we know that your family needs help after a medical mistake leaves you with a serious injury and questions about...

• Are You at Risk of Overdosing in Kansas City because of Higher Dosage Prescriptions?

  Description: At Roswold Law Group, we are concerned about research that suggests taking medication with stronger doses puts patients at risk of accidental over-dose.

• Are Kansas City Hospitals Safe? Study Show Hospitals are Making More Mistakes

  Description: Undergoing a medical procedure or surgery, no matter how minor, can be a scary situation. There are so many things that can go wrong--

• Doctors in Kansas City Could Benefit from Disclose-and-Offer Approach After Medical Accident Cases

  Description: If you've ever known someone who has had to deal with a doctor or a hospital in the aftermath of a procedure gone wrong, you've probably heard all the horror--

• Birth Injuries are Common but Who Can You Trust in Kansas City When Medical Malpractice is the Cause?

  Description: Four years after his wife died during child birth, Jeff Hagenbuch has filed a medical malpractice suits against Bronson Hospital for medical malpractice.

• Kansas City Hospitals on Alert after Texas Hospital Sued for Medical Malpractice when Discharged Woman Gives Birth at Home

  Description: The suit claims the baby suffered an injury during delivery that could have been prevented if the baby was born in the hospital where it is properly equipped to handle a delivery.

• Are You at Risk of Medical Malpractice during Brain Surgery in Kansas City?

  Description: The hospital is being investigated after a neurosurgeon accidentally left a 1/4" drill bit in a patients skull during a surgical procedure on August 4, 2010.

• Protect Your Kansas City Child Against Unwanted Procedures; Florida Infact Circumcised Against Parents Wishes

  Description: A Florida family is suing South Miami Hospital, after the couple's newborn son was circumcised eight days after he was born and against the families repeated wishes against the procedure. If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury as the result of an unauthorized procedure or a medical malpractice accident in Kansas or Missouri, you should know your rights as a victim. Contact the Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyers of Roswold Law Group.

• Detroit Doctor Intentionally Misdiagnosing Epilepsy a Warning to Kansas and Missouri Parents

  Description: A Detroit Michigan area doctor and hospital have been named in a law suit claiming the doctor intentionally misdiagnosed hundreds of children with neurological disorders such as epilepsy for financial gain. Have you been injured in an accident in Kansas or Missouri? Contact experienced Kansas City personal injury attorney James Roswold for a free consultation.

• Seven tips to help you avoid being a victim of Kansas City hospital error

  Description: Studies show that 98,000 people die in hospitals each year because of medical error. The Roswold Law Group has listed a few tips that can keep you from being a statistic. The Roswold Law Firm wishes you a safe hospital stay and a quick recovery. But, if things don’t go according to plan and you are victim of medical negligence or medical error, don’t hesitate to contact our office. There is a time limit on hospital malpractice cases, so call us at 1-888-348-2616 and schedule a free consultation and learn about your rights.

• A new consent form may help patients in Kansas City and nationwide.

  Description: It is important for all patients to know that signing a consent form does not give a doctor permission to do surgery on the wrong side, prescribe the wrong medicine, misdiagnose, or otherwise provide negligent or inadequate care during or after surgery. If you are a victim of a medical mistake or negligence, you are a victim of medical malpractice. Contact the Kansas City medical malpractice lawyers at the Roswold Law Group to learn about your rights. Call 888-348-2616.

• Surgery leaves woman with 4 breasts: could this happen in Kansas City?

  Description: A New York mother is seeking five million dollars in damages after breast augmentation surgery left her with the appearance of four breasts. Nearly half of medical malpractice lawsuits involve complaints against surgeons. If you have been left with a deformity after surgery, you have rights. The Roswold Law Group has written a free book to help you out. Request your copy of The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims – The Ultimate Guide To Medical Malpractice Cases in Missouri and Kansas. If you have any questions or need help, contact our personal injury lawyers at 888-348-2616.

• 68 Prescription Drug Fatal Overdoses at Kansas Medical Clinic - New Allegations

  Description: The prescription drug manipulation case out of Haysville, Kansas includes wrongful death, fatal prescription medication overdose, money laundering, and moneymaking conspiracy, and it keeps growing. Patient vigilance can protect patients against prescription medication errors and can also help disclose intentional prescription drug manipulation. The lesson here is not to be afraid of your healthcare but to take several important precautions with your medical care.

• Are Kansas City residents at risk from pharmacy error?

  Description: Medication errors and prescription mistakes are a leading form of medical malpractice. More than 1.5 million American are harmed by prescription mistakes each year. If you have lost a loved one or have been injured due to a pharmacy error, contact the Kansas City medical malpractice attorneys at the Roswold Law Group. Call 1-888-348-2616.

• Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery complications - Congressman John Murtha's death Raises Medical Mistake Questions

  Description: Gallbladder surgery death rate is very low, so an issue arises as to Congressman John Murtha's situation. Checklists reduce death rate significantly and have resulted in dramatic increases in surgical success and mortality rates. Roswold Law Group is a supporter of medical checklists. Communication between hospital staffers is essential. If you or a loved one is a victim of a medical mistake due to the negligence of another, the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Roswold Law Group have designed this site to be THE source of information for Missouri and Kansas citizens injured by medical negligence. Download our FREE book on medical malpractice. Call Roswold Law Group at 816-471-5111 for a FREE consultation with no obligation.

• Big Step Against Tort Reform?

  Description: The Illinois Supreme Court just struck down a state law that imposed a cap on non-economic damages victims could recover in a medical malpractice case. The Missouri Supreme Court is facing the same issue? Will it follow in the steps of Illinois?

• 98000 Reasons: The Fight Against Tort Reform

  Description: The AAJ has launched a new website, 98000reasons.org, in an effort to raise medical error awareness, the importance of patient safety, and to urge Congress that tort reform will not solve the medical malpractice problem.

• Research shows prescription mistakes are common

  Description: According to recent study, one in ten prescriptions written in hospitals may contain errors and some of these errors can be life-threatening. If you were injured or endangered by a medication error or a pharmacy mistake, you may be entitled to compensation. Call the medical malpractice attorneys at the Roswold Law Group to set up a free consultation. Call 1-888-348-2616 to learn more.

• 1.5 Million Medical Mistake Victims ... YOU NEED ANSWERS!

  Description: Before you speak to a lawyer, download our FREE book: "The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims - The Ultimate Guide To Medical Malpractice Case In Missouri And Kansas." To determine if you have a case, contact Roswold Law Group and find out what a law firm with fifteen years of successful case results, client testimonials that speak volumes, and extreme client focus can do for you.

Library for Medical Malpractice:

• Informed Consent-Have You Given Your Permission?
  Description: When a doctor performs any medical procedure, the patient, except in rare cases, should be given the chance to weigh all of the options and information first.
• Teaching Hospitals- Do No Harm?
  Description: For the millions of Americans without adequate health insurance, teaching hospitals seem like a good way to receive health care. But, are they really?
• Infantile Rickets or Child Abuse?
  Description: How you can be at risk for a mistaken case of child abuse when doctors fail to catch the signs of infantile rickets.
• Blood Transfusion Errors
  Description: Many Patients require blood transfusions. Sometimes, mistakes can be made and the transfusion itself can put the patient's life at risk.
• Dangerous Misdiagnosis: Appendicitis
  Description: Appendicitis is one of those conditions that must be caught in time for the best possible outcome for the patient.
• Surgery on the Wrong Site?
  Description: Medical mistakes and other incidences of medical malpractice cause needless suffering each year. And, unfortunately, some of those medical mistakes cost the patient's life. Read on to learn more about the potentially devastating ramifications of surgery on the wrong site and how you can protect yourself.
• The Seedy Side of Medical Literature
  Description: Every year medical journals publish hundreds of article written to shed light on the latest research and development. May times new drugs are explained and promising studies and research showcase their potential. What happens when a physician attaches his or her name to an article without reviewing the data? What about ghostwriters who work to slant the tone of the article in favor of the pharmaceutical company that signs his or her paychecks? Read on to learn more about the seedy side of medical literature.
• Preventable Hospital Infections
  Description: According to a survey conducted by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, a staggering 11,000 patients fell victim to infections during stays in the hospital in 2004. Another 1,500 patients died as a result of those infections. The lessons to be learned from this study are clear: Hospitals and other health care facilities need to do more to proactively fight the spread of infections in the very place patients go to restore their health.
• Ewing's Sarcoma- Early Detection is the Key to Survival
  Description: Learning the symptoms of Ewing’s sarcoma is an important step for parents. Catching the disease early, or insisting on diagnostic tests when symptoms are present may help lead to a happier outcome.
• The Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Could Save Your Life
  Description: Like many cancers, prostate cancer is very treatable, when it is caught early. The key to successful treatment is early screening.
• When Billirubin Levels Reach Dangerous Levels in Newborns
  Description: Many babies develop a yellowish hue to their skin within the first few days of life. Jaundice is a common aliment for small babies, and is usually successfully treated without much incident. However, when billirubin levels are allowed to go too high, a form of brain damage called kernicterus can develop.
• CT Scan Overuse
  Description: As a useful diagnostic tool, CT scans help doctors find important information about a patient's condition. However, too many CT scans performed on an individual can put that patient's health at risk.
• Failure to Diagnose Meningitis
  Description: Every year meningitis breaks out across the country, often affecting college aged kids. Unfortunately, meningitis is often mistaken for the flu, creating a public health danger that can be avoided.
• Ischemic Stroke- When Time Means Everything
  Description: Failure to diagnose the symptoms of an ischemic stroke can have devastating consequences for stroke patients.
• Skin Cancer Must be Diagnosed Early
  Description: Skin cancer can usually be treated successfully when it is caught early on. Patients must practice vigilance with their own health matters. Patients must also be able to trust that their health care professionals using appropriate testing methods and follow-up treatments.
• Colon Cancer: Catching it in Time
  Description: Colon cancer is a devastating cancer that can be prevented, if it is caught in the early stages. Screening tests are available, and must be used by doctors and health care professionals when the signs and symptoms present warrant it.
• Mistakes in the Healthcare System
  Description: As the debates rage across the country, many families are left wondering what the next step will be, and how the changes in U.S. health care laws will ultimately affect their families.
• Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis
  Description: Cervical cancer is a highly treatable cancer if it is caught in the early stages. Screening tests are the best line of defense for women as early detection is the key to a successful outcome. Unfortunately, rates of false negative results run too high, needlessly endangering the lives of many women.
• Know the Risks of Cauda Equine Syndrome
  Description: Spinal cord injuries are scary business. Cauda Equine Syndrome is a potentially devastating condition that can cause serious problems if it is not caught early. Educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of this condition.
• Dental Malpractice In Kansas City: Do You Have A Case?
  Description: Just like medical doctors, dentists can be held accountable when they provide care that deviates from the accepted standards of dental practice which causes injury or death to the patient. Dental malpractice can be defined as a form of medical malpractice for an injury caused bay negligent dental work, failure to diagnose or treat possible oral conditions, delayed diagnosis or treatment of oral conditions, as well as any malevolent or otherwise intentional misconduct by a dental care provider. If you believe that you have been injured by dental malpractice in Kansas City, your first step should be to seek legal representation. The Kansas City medical malpractice attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can help you determine if you have a case and can represent your interests in a Missouri medical malpractice lawsuit. Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation.

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Frequent Questions for Medical Malpractice:

• What is the first step when pursuing a Kansas City medical malpractice claim?
• How do I know if I am a victim of medical malpractice?
  
• I was injured in a Kansas City motorcycle accident, but I was not wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages?
• What diseases are most often misdiagnosed in Kansas City?
  
  
• What is meant by punitive damages?
• I’m taking my medicine and following my doctor's instructions, but I’m not getting better. Is this medical malpractice?
• I signed a consent form, does this mean that I can’t sue for medical malpractice?
  
• What is medical malpractice?
• What must I prove to win a medical malpractice case?
• How long do I have to bring a suit against the hospital or doctor?
• Is it difficult to prove doctor negligence?
• What can I expect from you, as my attorney?

Case Results for Medical Malpractice:

• Permanent Injury from Bone Marrow Biopsy
• Misdiagnosis of Cancer in Kansas City
• Unsterilized Surgical Instruments In A Kansas City Area Hospital
• Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice: Medication Error Leading to the Death of Infants
• Medical Malpractice: Transection of the Common Bile Duct During Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

Videos about Medical Malpractice:

• Experience Matters When Choosing a Surgeon
• What is Medical Malpractice?
• What Does it Take to Prove Medical Malpractice?
• Birth Trauma: Erbs and Brachial Plexus Palsy
• Impact of Tort Reform on Medical Malpractice Claims
• New Book: The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims

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• Kansas City Medical Malpractice Blog

  Description: A resource for Missouri and Kansas Medical Malpractice victims to find news and information about medical negligence.

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• Posted on 7/29/2011Kansas City Hospitals Exceed National Average for Medical Mistakes
• Posted on 5/11/2011Medical Errors a Growing Problem for U.S. Health Care System

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