Medical Malpractice Lawyers Cameron, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Cameron, Missouri. If you or someone you love were hurt because a physician did not give you the adequate treatment that you were owed, call Burger Law straight away at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible financial recoveries for our clients in Cameron and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a physician, hospital or other medical professional in Cameron, MO disregarded your health. When we seek medical care, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our well-being — and at times even our lives — in capable hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse illnesses or harm as a result, trust in the accomplished and knowledgeable Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to deliver you justice and a full compensation. Not only are we sympathetic and dedicated to the injured in Cameron, MO, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing lawsuits and not waiting around for the at-fault doctor to take accountability. Our medical malpractice lawyers want medical professionals and their insurance company to realize that we are serious and will accept nothing but the best possible financial recovery. Negligent health care can have cataclysmic, permanent consequences, and in the worst cases can even result in wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience pushing back against bullies and getting great results for our clients, we have won our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a loved one has been injured by a careless medical professional in Cameron, MO, call Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Cameron, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

A study by John Hopkins Medicine found that one-tenth of all fatalities in the U.S. are because of medical error. Just one percent of physicians account for nearly a third of medical malpractice cases. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to continue practicing without any ramifications. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold at-fault doctors accountable, you can be sure the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.

In Missouri, less than 33 percent of medical malpractice lawsuits end with the plaintiff being awarded compensation. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was recovered in medical malpractice lawsuits. You need committed and accomplished Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to ensure you get the best possible compensation you deserve.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Cameron, 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 liable for medical negligence in your case. The state of Missouri defines a “healthcare provider” as a

Malpractice lawsuits are often complex; it may not be immediately clear who was at fault, or many parties might be at fault. The trusted and talented Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will conduct a full investigation into your claim and make certain that every party that caused you injuries is held responsible for their negligent actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Cameron, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional violates the standard of care, which is how a capable doctor in the same practice area and same geographic location would have treated your health problems. Our Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that transpire in many different ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice suits that occur in outpatient treatment. About 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed annually. Catching health problems early on is often a deciding factor in achieving the most favorable outcome for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can cause a delay to the treatment you desperately need to get better, or can cause improper care that worsens your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most deadly health conditions, such as:

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

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most frequent medical malpractice claim when it comes to in-hospital care. There are a minimum of 4,000 surgical errors nationwide every year, and frighteningly, the most common example is performing surgery on an erroneous body part. Other instances can include accidental cuts, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like scissors remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to address complications emerge after the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the United States die annually because of medication errors. Examples can include not knowing a patient's allergies, giving the wrong medication, giving the wrong dosage or failing to recognize interactions with other drugs.

Another instance of medication errors is overprescribing medications. Studies have found that overprescribing is a significant factor in the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs approximately $210 billion every year. John Hopkins Medicine asked 2,106 doctors and learned that physicians themselves think that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is not needed, including:

• Over a fifth of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• 11.1 percent of procedures
• 20.6 percent of medical treatment in general

Unneeded treatment can lead to surgical errors, medication errors and overprescribed medication.

Birth Injuries

On average, 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States sustain a serious birth injury Annually. Not appropriately observing the infant throughout delivery, not correctly utilizing birthing procedures or not identifying a health issue with the mother during pregnancy are all cases of medical malpractice that can result in long-term or lifelong health issues.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act established a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to protect and confirm their physical, emotional and social well-being. When a nursing home institution or staff disregards those rights and the person you care about is consequently hurt, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them responsible.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

Everyone has a basic right to make choices for ourselves. When a medical institution does not inform you of risks, or neglects to obtain your consent before a procedure, it is a horrible violation of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen it all. We know the cataclysmic repercussions a healthcare professional's or institution's neglect can cause, and the anger and grief that comes with discovering that your trust was betrayed. We hold careless doctors to blame and secure our Cameron, MO clients the great financial recovery they are owed and that they require to move on and be made whole again. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have substantial medical knowledge and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor violated the standard of care. Get in touch with our medical malpractice lawyers in Cameron, MO at once at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Browse the following links to see some of the recent victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have won for our clients in Cameron, 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 cases are notably difficult to win. That is why you need stellar medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, tenacity and skills to deliver you the great financial recovery you know you are owed. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Start working on your case at once
• Connect you with trusted and accomplished physicians to finally get you the medical attention you need
• Perform a comprehensive investigation, including procuring medical records, professional testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Consult with our network of Cameron, MO medical experts to corroborate standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the treatment you were provided with was not up to the standard and prove negligence
• Offer empathetic, wise and trustworthy legal direction
• Make sure you informed throughout your claim so you are not left in the dark and you know everything you need to make the best decision for your family
• Oversee every legal aspect of your case so you can focus your energy on healing
• Consult with with economic experts to precisely value your damages
• Negotiate with the insurance adjusters to secure you a full settlement offer
• Take your case to trial when the insurance company does not want to be fair in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that the average person in Cameron, MO does not have the resources and legal expertise to stand up to the expensive defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. That is why our Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis. We charge no attorneys fees until we get you the maximum compensation you deserve. We have devoted our careers to making sure that the injured and vulnerable in Cameron, MO have access to the highest quality legal advocacy, one that compares with and eclipses that of large hospitals. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to eliminate every hindrance standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every error committed by healthcare providers constitutes malpractice. In order to be awarded a financial recovery for improper care in Cameron, MO, you must demonstrate four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you demonstrate that:

1. A doctor-patient relationship was established. This amounts to proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is generally not hard to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was negligent. You need to be able to prove that a capable medical professional in the same field, in the same geographical location treating the same health issue, would not have made the same error.
3. The doctor’s violation of the standard of care directly caused you injured. This can often be hard to prove, as patients under a doctor’s care are generally already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. This can include physical pain, a disability, additional medical costs, or loss of earning capacity.

In Missouri, you will also be required to give an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your claim, following Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a a medical professional in the same practice area that says that a) the doctor did not provide the care that a prudent healthcare provider would have under the same circumstances, and b) the negligence caused the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a massive network of accomplished and qualified medical connections in Cameron and throughout Missouri who will help certify your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you recover usually falls into two categories: economic damages, which look to compensate you for the monetary damages you have experienced because of a physician's substandard care; and noneconomic damages, which look to compensate for the less tangible ways in which your injuries have affected your life:

• Economic damages include:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential if the medical negligence led to an impairment that does not allow you to conduct the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, including:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • Medication costs
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as crutches or necessary upgrades 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 cent that you are owed. We know that you can never truly recover from some injuries, but we fight to ensure that your pain and suffering is alleviated.

Malpractice cases vary from other personal injuries in Missouri in a couple of crucial manners. Your medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will help you navigate damage caps and the statute of limitations in Missouri:

Damage Caps in Missouri Medical Malpractice Cases

In 2015, Missouri state legislature passed Senate Bill 239 in an effort to decrease insurance premiums for doctor's and hospitals. The bill puts in place "damage caps" on how much compensation you can receive in a medical malpractice lawsuit 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? | Cameron, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are higher because they impact your ability to function in your daily life and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you ascertain if your injury can be viewed as 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"

What is the Statute of Limitations in a Medical Malpractice Claim in Cameron, MO?

If you or a loved one were injured by a doctor's negligence in Cameron, MO, it is crucial to contact medical malpractice lawyers immediately. While most personal injury cases have a statute of limitation of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice lawsuits only have a time limit of two years, under Missouri Revised Statute §516.105. That means that once you have been hurt your medical malpractice lawyers only have two years to investigate your case and file your claim. There are three key 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 a minor at the time of the malpractice, you have until their 20th birthday.

There is no time to delay. Call the Burger Law Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers straight away. We start working on your case right away and do not let up until you have been fully compensated . Waiting could create difficulties for your suit and could make it hard for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to prove the full impacts of your damages. Call Burger Law's Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers mow at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life turned upside down because a doctor gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in Cameron, MO. We fight hard for our clients and work relentlessly to get them the great results they need to be made whole again. 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 medical professionals, large hospitals exploit your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Cameron, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.