Medical Malpractice Lawyers Callaway County, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Callaway County, Missouri. If you or a loved one were harmed because a healthcare professional did not offer you the competent care that you deserved, call Burger Law straight away at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible compensation for the injured and vulnerable in Callaway County and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a doctor, hospital or other healthcare professional in Callaway County, MO did not respect your health. When we get medical attention, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our health — and occasionally even our lives — in capable hands. When doctors are negligent and you end up with even worse sickness or injuries as a consequence, believe in the experienced and talented Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to secure you justice and full financial compensation. Not only are we sympathetic and committed to our Callaway County, MO clients, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing litigation and not waiting around for the liable doctor to take accountability. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to realize that we are serious and will accept nothing but a full financial recovery. Negligent health care can have devastating, life-long repercussions, and in the dire cases can even lead to wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience fighting back against bullies and getting the best possible results for our clients, we have won our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a family member has been harmed by a careless physician in Callaway County, MO, get in touch with Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Callaway County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Research by John Hopkins Medicine found that one-tenth of all deaths in the U.S. are due to medical error. Just one percent of doctors are responsible for just about a third of medical malpractice claims. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to continue practicing without any repercussions. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold liable doctors responsible, you can be certain the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.

In Missouri, less than 33 percent of medical malpractice lawsuits end with the plaintiff recovering damages. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was recovered in medical malpractice cases. You need dedicated and accomplished Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make sure you receive the great financial recovery you deserve.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Callaway County, MO Can Hold Responsible in Your Claim

We usually immediately think of doctors when we think of medical malpractice, there are many people or institutions that may be guilty of medical negligence in your case. The state of Missouri defines a “healthcare provider” as a

Malpractice claims are frequently complicated; it may not be clear right away who was at fault, or many people might be accountable. The dependable and talented Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will perform a complete investigation into your case and make certain that each party that caused you harm is held responsible for their careless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Callaway County, MO

Medical negligence happens when a healthcare professional disobeys the standard of care, which is how most doctors in the same practice area and same geographic location would have treated your health problems. Our Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that transpire in a variety of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice suits related to outpatient care. About 12 million people in United States are misdiagnosed each year. Catching medical issues early on is critical in achieving the best possible results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can result in a delay to the care you acutely need to become healthier, or can result in improper treatment that aggravates your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most serious health conditions, for instance:

• 37.8 percent for cancer
• 22.8 percent for cardiac events
• 13.5 percent for infections

Surgical Errors

Surgical mistakes are the most common medical malpractice case related to in-hospital treatment. There are at least 4,000 surgical mistakes in the United States annually, and frighteningly, the most common source is operating on the wrong body part. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like sponges remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to address complications arising from the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the United States die every year owing to mistakes when administering medication. Examples can include not knowing a patient's allergies, giving an incorrect medication, giving the wrong dosage or neglecting to recognize interactions with other drugs.

Medication errors can also include overprescribing medications. Studies have found that overprescribing is a major factor in the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs an estimated $210 billion every year. John Hopkins Medicine asked 2,106 doctors and found that physicians themselves are of the opinion that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is not needed, including:

• More than one-fifth of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• 11.1 percent of procedures
• More than a fifth of medical care in general

Unnecessary care can cause surgical errors, medication errors and overprescribed medication.

Birth Injuries

Approximately 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States sustain a serious birth injury Annually. Not appropriately observing the child during birth, not properly utilizing birthing techniques or not identifying a health problem with the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical negligence that can cause long-term or permanent health issues.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act determined a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to shield and secure their physical, emotional and social health. When a nursing home or its staff does not ensure those rights and the person you love is consequently harmed, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them liable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

Everyone has an inherent right to make choices for ourselves. When a medical professional neglects to inform you of risks, or fails to obtain your consent before a procedure, it is a horrible violation of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every category of negligence claim. We know the destructive repercussions a healthcare professional's or institution's thoughtlessness can cause, and the exasperation and sorrow that comes with learning that your trust was broken. We hold careless doctors responsible and deliver our Callaway County, MO clients the best possible compensation they deserve and need to move on and be made whole again. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have substantial medical knowledge and will be able to determine precisely how your doctor violated the standard of care. Call our medical malpractice lawyers in Callaway County, MO immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Take a look at the links below to see some of the latest victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have secured for our clients in Callaway County, MO:

• $1 Million Settlement for Family of a Man With Sepsis Infection
• $1 Million Settlement for Permanent Brain Injury
• $900,000 Settlement for Unnecessary Surgery Leading to Blindness in One Eye
• $200,000 Settlement for Misdiagnosis
• $175,000 Verdict for Surgical Error During a Cesarean Section
• Confidential Settlement for Failing to Diagnose Cancer and Lost Chance of Survival
• Confidential Settlement for Nursing Home Neglect
• Confidential Settlement for Wrongful Death Due to Fentanyl

How Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Missouri Can Help

Medical malpractice suits are infamously difficult to win. That is why you need stellar medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, persistence and talent to win you the great compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get started on your case right away
• Connect you with honest and accomplished physicians to finally get you the medical attention you are owed
• Carry out a full investigation, including gathering medical records, expert testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Converse with our team of Callaway County, MO medical experts to demonstrate standard of care in your case, show how the care you were given was substandard and prove negligence
• Offer thoughtful, wise and direct legal advice
• Make sure you informed throughout your case so you are aware of what is going on and know everything you need to make the best decision for your family
• Oversee every legal aspect of your case so you can focus on recovering
• Confer with with economic experts to ascertain precisely how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to secure you a full settlement offer
• Take your case in front of a judge and jury when the insurance company does not want to be fair in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that most people in Callaway County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal expertise to counter the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us anything until we get you the full compensation you are owed. We have dedicated our lives to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Callaway County, MO have access to the highest standard of legal advocacy, one that rivals and surpasses that of large corporations. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to eliminate every obstacle standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every error carried out by healthcare providers amounts to malpractice. In order to be awarded compensation for improper care in Callaway County, MO, you must demonstrate four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you show that:

1. A doctor-patient relationship existed. This means proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is usually not difficult to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was violated the standard of care. You need to be able to prove that a capable doctor in the same field, in the same geographical location treating the same medical problem, would not have made the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s negligence directly caused the injury. This can frequently be tough to prove, as patients under a doctor’s care are typically already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient harm that they should be compensated for. This can include physical pain, impairment, additional medical expenses, or loss of future earning potential.

In Missouri, you will also need to include an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your suit, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a legally qualified healthcare provider that states that a) the doctor did not provide the treatment that a careful healthcare provider would have under the same circumstances, and b) the failure contributed to the alleged injuries. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a massive network of accomplished and professional medical connections in Callaway County and throughout Missouri who will help certify your claim.

What Compensation Can I Get? | Callaway County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you receive generally falls into two categories: economic damages, which seek to compensate you for the financial loss you have sustained owing to a doctor's negligence; and noneconomic damages, which try to compensate for the less tangible ways in which your injuries have impacted your life:

• Economic damages include:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity if the medical negligence resulted in an impairment that does not permit you to conduct the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical costs, including:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical therapy
    • Medication expenses
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as crutches or necessary improvements to your home or vehicle
    • Future estimated medical expenses, such as further physical therapy or medication, or replacement costs for assistive devices
• Noneconomic damages, which the state of Missouri defines as:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Disfigurement
  • Loss of capacity to enjoy life
  • Loss of consortium

Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers work tirelessly until you get every penny that you deserve. We know that you can never fully heal from some injuries, but we fight to ensure that you get justice.

Malpractice cases diverge from other personal injuries in Missouri in a couple of key aspects. Your medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will help you understand damage caps and the statute of limitations in Missouri:

Damage Caps in Missouri Medical Malpractice Cases

In 2015, Missouri state legislature put into law Senate Bill 239 in an attempt to decrease insurance premiums for doctor's and hospitals. The bill set "damage caps" on how much you can recover in a medical malpractice case in noneconomic damages. As of 2022, those caps are $450,098 for a "non-catastrophic injury" and $787,671 for a "catastrophic injury."

What is Catastrophic Injury? | Callaway County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The damage caps for catastrophic injuries are higher because they impact your ability to perform basic tasks and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you determine if your injury can be considered catastrophic. Senate Bill 239 defines catastrophic injuries as:

• Quadriplegia, or loss of function in all four limbs
• Paraplegia, or loss of function in your legs and lower body
• Loss of two or more limbs
• A brain injury resulting in permanent cognitive impairment that results in permanent inability to:
• Make independent decisions
• Perform basic daily tasks such as eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring and walking
• Irreversible failure of one or more major organ systems
• Legal blindness in your "best eye"

How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Callaway County, MO?

If you or someone you love were injured by a physician's negligence in Callaway County, MO, it is imperative to reach out to medical malpractice lawyers right away. While most personal injury cases have a time limit of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice suits only have a time limit of two years, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §516.105. That means that once you have been harmed your medical malpractice lawyers only have two years to investigate your case and file suit. There are three noteworthy exceptions:

1. If a foreign object was left inside of you after surgery, you have two years from the date you discovered the object, or should have discovered the object.
2. If a doctor failed to inform you of test results, you have two years from the date you discovered or should have discovered that you were not informed. This does not include failure to inform of negligent or incorrect test results.
3. If you or someone you care about was under 18 on the date of the negligent, you have until their 20th birthday.

Do not delay. Get in touch with the Burger Law Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately. We get started on your case at once and do not stop until you collect the best possible compensation . Waiting could bring complications to your suit and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to show the full effects of your damages. Call Burger Law's Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life disrupted because a physician was negligent in their care. Burger Law's Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in the Midwest. We fight hard for our clients and work tirelessly to get them the great results they need to move forward with their lives. Our medical malpractice lawyers have spent the last three decades fighting back against bullies and standing up for the "little guy." We will not let doctors, large hospitals take advantage of your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Callaway County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.