Medical Malpractice Lawyers Chesterfield, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chesterfield, Missouri. If you or someone you love were injured because a doctor did not give you the adequate care that you were owed, call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible financial recoveries for the injured in Chesterfield and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a physician, hospital or other healthcare professional in Chesterfield, MO did not respect your health. When we get medical attention, we do so believing that we are placing our health — and occasionally even our lives — in competent hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse illnesses or injuries as a result, believe in the experienced and knowledgeable Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to secure you justice and a full compensation. Not only are we compassionate and dedicated to the injured in Chesterfield, MO, but we are more aggressive than the majority of law firms in filing litigation and not waiting around for the negligent doctor to take accountability. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to know that we mean business and will accept nothing but the best possible compensation. Negligent health care can have destructive, permanent repercussions, and in the worst cases can even result in wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience standing up to bullies and getting the best possible results for the injured, we have gotten our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a negligent physician in Chesterfield, MO, call Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Chesterfield, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that one-tenth of all deaths in the U.S. are due to medical error. Just one percent of doctors account for just about a third of medical malpractice lawsuits. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to continue practicing without any ramifications. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold liable 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 paid out in medical malpractice claims. You need devoted and veteran Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to ensure you are awarded the great financial recovery you are owed.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Chesterfield, MO Can Hold Accountable in Your Claim

We often 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 cases are often complex; it may not be immediately clear who was responsible, or many parties could be at fault. The dependable and skilled Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will carry out a complete investigation into your injuries and ensure that each party that caused you harm is held accountable for their careless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Chesterfield, MO

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional violates the standard of care, which is how a competent doctor in the same practice area and same geographic location would have addressed your health issue. Our Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that take place in many different ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice suits related to out-of-hospital care. Roughly 12 million people in United States are misdiagnosed annually. Diagnosing health problems early on is imperative in attaining the best possible results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis, can result in a delay to the care you acutely need to get better, or can lead to unsuitable treatment that aggravates your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most deadly health conditions, for instance:

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

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most common medical malpractice case related to in-hospital treatment. There are at least 4,000 surgical errors in the U.S. each year, and frighteningly, the most common instance is performing surgery on an incorrect body part. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like instruments being left inside the patient, infections or failure to treat problems emerge after the procedure.

Medication Errors

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

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

Unnecessary Care

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

• Over one-fifth of prescription medications
• 24.9 percent of medical tests
• Over a tenth of procedures
• Over one-fifth of medical treatment in general

Unnecessary care can result in surgical mistakes, medication errors and overprescribed medication.

Birth Injuries

An estimated 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States sustain a significant birth injury Every year. Not properly monitoring the baby during birth, not properly using birthing procedures or not identifying a health issue of the mother during pregnancy are all instances of medical negligence that can lead to long-term or permanent consequences.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act established a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to safeguard and ensure their physical, emotional and social health. When a nursing home or its staff neglects those rights and the person you care about is hurt as a result, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them accountable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

We all have a basic right to make choices for ourselves. When a physician neglects to inform you of risks, or does not obtain your consent before treatment, it is an appalling violation of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every category of malpractice suit. We know the catastrophic repercussions a healthcare professional's or institution's thoughtlessness can cause, and the anger and grief that accompanies learning that your trust was betrayed. We hold careless doctors liable and get our Chesterfield, MO clients the great financial recovery they are owed and that they need to move on and be made whole again. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have vast medical knowledge and will be able to identify exactly how your doctor breached the standard of care. Call our medical malpractice lawyers in Chesterfield, MO straight away at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Browse the links below to see some of the recent victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have secured for our clients in Chesterfield, 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

What Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Missouri Can Do For You

Medical malpractice cases are notably tough to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, determination and skills to deliver you the full financial recovery you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get to work on your case straight away
• Connect you with trustworthy and capable doctors to finally get you the medical attention you are owed
• Carry out a comprehensive investigation, including obtaining medical records, expert testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Work with our network of Chesterfield, MO medical experts to ascertain standard of care in your case, show how the treatment you were provided with was not up to the standard and prove negligence
• Offer sympathetic, knowledgeable and straightforward legal guidance
• Make sure you informed through the duration of your lawsuit so you are aware of what is going on and know everything you need to make the best decision for your family
• Manage every legal aspect of your case so you can focus on healing
• Consult with with economic experts to precisely value your damages
• Negotiate with the insurance company to get you a full settlement offer
• Take your case in front of a judge and jury when the insurance company does not want to offer what you deserve in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that most people in Chesterfield, MO does not have access to the resources and legal savvy to counter the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. For that reason, our Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis. We charge no attorneys fees until we get you the great compensation you are owed. We have devoted our careers to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Chesterfield, MO have access to the highest form of legal representation, one that rivals and exceeds that of large insurance companies. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to abolish every hurdle standing between you and justice.

Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake committed by healthcare providers constitutes malpractice. In order to receive compensation for improper care in Chesterfield, 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 means proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is typically not difficult to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was breached the standard of care. You need to be able to prove that a competent physician in the same practice area, in the same geographical location treating the same medical issue, would not have committed the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s negligence directly caused you harm. This can often be difficult to prove, as patients being treated by a doctor are normally already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient harm that they need to be compensated for. This can include physical pain, a disability, additional medical costs, or loss of future earning potential.

In Missouri, you will also need to offer 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 states that a) the doctor did not offer the care that a prudent healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the failure contributed to the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of experienced and qualified medical connections in Chesterfield and throughout Missouri who will help back up your claim.

What Compensation Can I Collect? | Chesterfield, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you get typically falls into two categories: economic damages, which are meant to compensate you for the monetary loss you have sustained due to a doctor'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 led to an impairment that does not permit you to carry out the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical expenses, including:
    • Subsequent doctors appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • Medication expenses
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or required 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 around the clock until you get every cent that you are owed. We know that you can never fully recover from some injuries, but we fight to make sure that your pain and suffering is alleviated.

Malpractice cases vary from other personal injuries in Missouri in two 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 effort to reduce insurance premiums for physicians and hospitals. The bill establishes "damage caps" on the amount you can collect in a medical malpractice lawsuit 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? | Chesterfield, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are greater because they impact your ability to carry out basic tasks and to find enjoyment in life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you establish if your injury can be viewed as 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 Chesterfield, MO?

If you or someone you care about were hurt by a physician's negligence in Chesterfield, MO, it is vital to get in touch with medical malpractice lawyers straight away. While most personal injury cases have a statute of limitation of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice claims only have a time limit 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 your claim. 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 a minor on the date of the malpractice, you have until they turn 20.

There is no time to wait. Contact the Burger Law Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers today. We get to work on your case right away and do not rest until you receive maximum compensation . Waiting could create complications your case and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to prove the full extent of your damages. Call Burger Law's Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life upended because a physician gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Chesterfield, 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 recover. 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 manipulate your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Chesterfield, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.