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(314) 500-HURTThe vast majority of people would probably like to believe that they are safe when they visit a doctor’s office or take
a trip to the hospital, but this isn’t always true. Medical malpractice, or improper or harmful medical care, is the
sixth leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and 80% of that is due to simple human error. As a
result, those who are victims of negligent or otherwise inadequate care at the hands of a doctor, nurse, or other
medical staff typically need to hire a medical malpractice attorney to file lawsuit against a hospital or private
practice. There are many types of medical malpractice that people don’t even consider.
What is a medical malpractice attorney? These are personal injury lawyers who will fight for their clients to win a
settlement if they have been injured or otherwise harmed while under a doctor’s care. They may also file a lawsuit on
behalf of a family or spouse who has lost a loved one due to a medical
professional’s negligence. Worse yet, however, is that most people don’t know that they can sue for this kind of
behavior, so only one in every eight preventable medical errors that take place in a hospital results in medical
malpractice claims. In other words, many victims don’t realize that they have legal recourse in these situations.
Does medical malpractice really require a personal
injury lawyer? Yes, it does:
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are victims of this negligence, so you’re not alone. Get in touch with an
attorney today if you have more questions.
Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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