Medical Malpractice Lawyers Cass County, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Cass County, Missouri. If you or someone you love were harmed because a physician did not offer you the proper treatment that you deserved, call Burger Law straight away at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible results for the vulnerable in Cass County and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a doctor, medical institution or other medical professional in Cass County, MO did not respect your health. When we seek medical care, we do so believing that we are placing our health — and at times even our lives — in capable hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse sickness or harm as a result, trust in the veteran and knowledgeable Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to get you justice and the best possible compensation. Not only are we empathetic and dedicated to the injured in Cass County, MO, but we are more aggressive than the majority of 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 full compensation. Negligent health care can have devastating, permanent consequences, and in the dire circumstances can even lead to wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience standing up to 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 someone you care about has been hurt by a careless medical professional in Cass County, MO, call Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers straight away at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Cass County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that one-tenth of all deaths in the United States are owing to medical error. Just one percent of physicians account for just about a third of medical malpractice lawsuits. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to keep practicing without any repercussions. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold at-fault doctors to blame, you can be confident the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.

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

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Cass County, MO Can Hold Accountable in Your Case

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

Malpractice lawsuits are often complex; it may not be immediately clear who was to blame, or many parties might be liable. The trustworthy and talented Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will carry out a full investigation into your case and ensure that each party that caused you harm is held accountable for their reckless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Cass County, MO

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional violates the standard of care, which is how most doctors in the same field and same geographic location would have addressed your health issue. Our Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that occur in myriad ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice claims that occur in outpatient treatment. More or Less 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed annually. Catching medical issues early on is significant in achieving the most favorable outcome for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis, can lead to a delay to the care you seriously require to get better, or can lead to improper care that compounds 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 vascular events
• 13.5 percent for infections

Surgical Errors

Surgical mistakes are the most frequent medical malpractice case related to inpatient treatment. There are at least 4,000 surgical errors in the United States every year, and frighteningly, the most common instance is performing surgery on an erroneous organ. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like instruments remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to treat problems surface after the procedure.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people nationwide die every year due to medication errors. Examples can include not taking a record of the patient's allergies, giving an incorrect medication, giving an incorrect dosage or failing to identify interactions with other drugs.

Another example of medication errors is overprescribing medications. Studies have found that overprescribing is a substantial contributor to the opioid crisis in the United States.

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs approximately $210 billion every year. John Hopkins Medicine asked 2,106 doctors and learned that physicians themselves are under the impression that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is unnecessary, including:

• 22 percent of prescription medications
• 24.9 percent of medical tests
• 11.1 percent of procedures
• 20.6 percent of medical treatment in general

Unneeded care can lead to surgical mistakes, medication errors and overprescribed medication.

Birth Injuries

On average, 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States suffer a significant birth injury Every year. Not correctly observing the baby throughout birth, not appropriately using birthing techniques or not identifying a health condition of the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical negligence that can lead to long-term or lifelong consequences.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act created a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to protect and guarantee their physical, emotional and social health. When a nursing home or its staff shirks those rights and your family member is consequently hurt, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them accountable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

Everyone has a basic right to make decisions for ourselves. When a healthcare institution does not inform you of risks, or does not secure your consent before treatment, it is an egregious breach of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every type of malpractice suit. We know the terrible repercussions a healthcare professional's or institution's carelessness can cause, and the rage and sorrow that accompanies finding out that your trust was betrayed. We hold at-fault doctors to blame and win our Cass County, MO clients the full 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 identify exactly how your doctor violated the standard of care. Contact our medical malpractice lawyers in Cass County, MO right away at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Take a look at the following links to see several of the recent victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have won for our clients in Cass 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 claims are infamously hard to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, persistence and talent to win you the full financial recovery you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get to work on your case right away
• Connect you with honest and competent doctors to finally get you the medical treatment you deserve
• Conduct a comprehensive investigation, including obtaining medical records, professional testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Consult with our network of Cass County, MO medical experts to ascertain standard of care in your case, show how the care you were given was below standard and prove negligence
• Offer sympathetic, sound and honest legal advice
• Keep you informed through the duration of your lawsuit so you are not left in the dark and you know everything you need to make the best decision for your family
• Manage every legal aspect of your case so you can spend your energy on healing
• Work alongside with economic experts to exactly value your damages
• Negotiate with the insurance adjusters to secure you the best possible settlement offer
• Take your case to court when the insurance company does not want to be fair in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that the average person in Cass County, MO does not have the resources and legal proficiency to combat the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. That is why our Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis. We accept no attorneys fees until we get you the great compensation you deserve. We have devoted our careers to making certain that the injured and vulnerable in Cass County, MO have access to the highest quality legal representation, one that equals and exceeds that of large insurance companies. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to eliminate every impediment standing between you and justice.

Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every error carried out by medical professional constitutes malpractice. In order to be awarded a financial recovery for substandard treatment in Cass County, MO, you must demonstrate four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you prove that:

1. A doctor-patient relationship existed. This means proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is commonly not hard to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was breached the standard of care. You need to be able to show that a competent medical professional in the same practice area, in the same geographical location treating the same medical issue, would not have made the same error.
3. The doctor’s violation of the standard of care directly caused the injury. This is often hard to prove, as patients being treated by a doctor are typically already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient harm that they need to be compensated for. Instances can include physical pain, impairment, additional medical costs, or loss of future earning potential.

In Missouri, you will also be required to give an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your claim, according to 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 offer the treatment that a prudent healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the negligence caused the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of accomplished and professional medical connections in Cass County and throughout Missouri who will help validate your claim.

What Compensation Can I Recover? | Cass County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you collect generally falls into two categories: economic damages, which are intended to compensate you for the monetary loss you have undergone because of a physician's substandard care; and noneconomic damages, which look 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 caused a disability that does not permit you to conduct the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, for instance:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Physical therapy
    • Medication expenses
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as crutches or needed 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 truly heal from some injuries, but we fight to make sure that your pain and suffering is alleviated.

Malpractice cases diverge from other personal injuries in Missouri in a couple of key 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 put into law Senate Bill 239 in an attempt to lower insurance premiums for medical negligence. The bill enforces "damage caps" on how much you can receive in a medical malpractice case in noneconomic damages. As of 2022, those limits are $450,098 for a "non-catastrophic injury" and $787,671 for a "catastrophic injury."

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

The limits for catastrophic injuries are greater because they affect your ability to perform basic tasks and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you ascertain if your injury can be considered catastrophic. Senate Bill 239 says that catastrophic injuries are:

• 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 Cass County, MO?

If you or someone you love were injured by a medical professional's negligence in Cass County, MO, it is vital to get in touch with medical malpractice lawyers straight away. While most personal injury claims have a statute of limitation of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice suits only have a statute of limitations of two years, according to Missouri Revised Statute §516.105. That means that once you have been injured your medical malpractice lawyers only have two years to investigate your case and file suit. There are three notable 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 neglected 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 love was a minor on the date of the negligent, you have until they turn 20.

There is no time to wait. Reach out to the Burger Law Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers straight away. We get started on your case right away and do not stop until you collect maximum compensation . Waiting could create complications 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 Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers mow at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life upended because a physician was negligent in their care. Burger Law's Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers comprise the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in the Region. We fight hard for our clients and work tirelessly 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 physicians, large hospitals manipulate your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Cass County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.