All surgeries come with risks. Every patient has the right to be aware of these risks and potential complications before agreeing to a procedure (the right of informed consent). One such risk is that the surgery will not work. Although not all failed surgeries are grounds for medical malpractice claims, those that stem from a…
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Serious dog bites occur more often than most people realize. About 1,000 people in the U.S. per day require emergency medical care for dog bite injuries. In Kansas City, it may be a matter of when, not if, you will suffer a dog bite injury. If the worst has already happened to you, your child…
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Most players do not expect to suffer injuries while playing sports. Unfortunately, many sports come with moderate to high risks of player injuries. Common sports injuries range from broken bones to concussions. Some injuries, however, do not stem from the nature of the sport, but someone’s negligence. A lapse in judgment at a high school,…
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