Medical Malpractice Lawyers Christian County, Missouri

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

You should not have to pay because a physician, medical institution or other healthcare professional in Christian County, MO gave you substandard care. When we search out medical attention, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our health — and occasionally even our lives — in competent hands. When doctors are negligent and you end up with even worse sickness or harm as a consequence, believe in the accomplished and savvy Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to secure you justice and maximum financial compensation. Not only are we understanding and dedicated to the injured in Christian County, MO, but we are more aggressive than the majority of law firms in filing lawsuits and not waiting around for the negligent doctor to take accountability. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to understand that we are persistent and will accept nothing but a full financial recovery. Negligent health care can have terrible, life-long consequences, and in the dire cases can even lead to wrongful death.

In our 30 years of experience fighting back against bullies and getting great results for our clients, we have secured our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a careless doctor in Christian County, MO, call Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers right away at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Christian County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

A study by John Hopkins Medicine found that one-tenth of all fatalities nationwide are because of medical error. Just one percent of doctors account for just about a third of medical malpractice claims. Too often, negligent doctors are allowed to keep practicing without any consequences. 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 claims end with the plaintiff collecting compensation. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was paid out in medical malpractice lawsuits. You need committed and experienced Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make certain you get the maximum financial recovery you are owed.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Christian County, MO Can Hold Responsible in Your Case

We usually automatically 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 typically intricate; it may not be immediately clear who was liable, or many parties could be accountable. The dependable and savvy Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will perform a complete investigation into your injuries and make certain that each party that caused you harm is held responsible for their thoughtless behavior.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Christian County, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional disobeys the standard of care, which is how most doctors in the same field and same geographic location would have addressed your health problems. Our Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that happen in all sorts of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most common reason for medical malpractice claims related to out-of-hospital care. Roughly 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed each year. Diagnosing health issues early on is significant in attaining the most favorable outcome for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis, can lead to a delay to the treatment you acutely need to get better, or can result in incorrect care that compounds your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most serious health conditions, including:

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

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most frequent medical malpractice case when it comes to in-hospital care. There are a minimum of 4,000 surgical errors in the United States each year, and frighteningly, the most common source is operating on an incorrect organ. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia mistakes, 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 each year owing to medication errors. Examples can include not taking a record of the patient's allergies, giving the wrong medication, giving an incorrect dosage or not identifying interactions with other drugs.

Medication errors can also include overprescribing medications. Studies have found that overprescribing is a substantial factor in the opioid crisis in the United States.

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs roughly $210 billion annually. John Hopkins Medicine surveyed 2,106 physicians and learned that physicians themselves think that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is not needed, including:

• 22 percent of prescription medications
• 24.9 percent of medical tests
• Over a tenth of procedures
• Over a fifth of all medical treatment

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

Birth Injuries

Approximately 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States suffer a serious birth injury each year. Not appropriately monitoring the baby throughout birth, not appropriately using birthing procedures or not identifying a health problem with the mother during pregnancy are all cases of medical negligence that can lead to long-term or lifelong health conditions.

Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act created a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to protect and secure their physical, emotional and social well-being. When a nursing home institution or staff does not ensure those rights and your loved one is hurt as a result, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them liable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

Everyone has an innate right to make choices for ourselves. When a healthcare institution does not inform you of risks, or does not obtain your consent before a procedure, it is a serious breach of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every category of malpractice case. We know the cataclysmic repercussions a healthcare professional's or institution's neglect can cause, and the anger and sorrow that comes with finding out that your trust was broken. We hold at-fault doctors liable and secure our Christian County, MO clients the full compensation they are owed and that they require to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have vast medical knowledge and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor violated the standard of care. Reach out to our medical malpractice lawyers in Christian County, MO today at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Check out the links below to see several of the latest victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have secured for our clients in Christian 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 cases are notoriously tough to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, tenacity and talent to get you the great financial recovery you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Start working on your claim right away
• Connect you with trusted and capable physicians to finally get you the medical treatment you need
• Perform a comprehensive investigation, including procuring medical records, expert testimony and taking depositions of the defendant
• Work alongside our team of Christian County, MO medical experts to demonstrate standard of care in your case, show how the care you received was not up to the standard and prove negligence
• Offer sympathetic, informed and dependable legal advice
• Make sure you informed throughout your lawsuit so you are aware of what is going on and have all the information you need to make the best decision for your family
• Manage every legal aspect of your case so you can spend your energy on recovering
• Confer with with economic experts to determine precisely how much your claim is worth
• 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 Christian County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal comprehension to stand up to the expensive defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. For that reason, our Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us any fees until we get you the best possible financial recovery you deserve. We have dedicated our lives to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Christian County, MO have access to the highest standard of legal advocacy, one that equals and exceeds that of large hospitals. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to get rid of every impediment standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every error carried out by medical professional amounts to malpractice. In order to get a financial recovery for improper treatment in Christian County, MO, you must conclusively show 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 usually not difficult to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was violated the standard of care. You need to be able to show that a competent healthcare professional in the same practice area, in the same geographical location caring for the same health condition, would not have made the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s breach of the standard of care directly caused the injury. This can often be difficult to prove, as patients being treated by a doctor are usually already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. Examples include physical pain, impairment, additional medical bills, 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 case, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a legally qualified healthcare provider that says that a) the doctor did not give you the treatment that a prudent healthcare provider would have under the same circumstances, and b) the failure caused the alleged harm. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a massive network of accomplished and professional medical connections in Christian County and throughout Missouri who will help corroborate your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you receive usually falls into two categories: economic damages, which are intended to compensate you for the financial damages you have experienced because of a physician's negligence; and noneconomic damages, which are intended to compensate for the less tangible ways in which your injuries have impacted your life:

• Economic damages include:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential if the medical negligence caused an impairment that does not permit you to conduct the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical costs, including:
    • Subsequent doctors appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical therapy
    • Medication expenses
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or required 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 dollar that you deserve. We know that you can never fully heal from some injuries, but we fight to make certain that you get justice.

Malpractice cases differ from other personal injuries in Missouri in two 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 passed Senate Bill 239 in an attempt to decrease insurance premiums for doctor's and hospitals. The bill establishes "damage caps" on how much you can recover 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? | Christian County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The damage caps for catastrophic injuries are higher because they impact your ability to function in your daily life and to find enjoyment in 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 Christian County, MO?

If you or a loved one were hurt by a doctor's substandard care in Christian County, MO, it is key to get in touch with medical malpractice lawyers at once. While most personal injury claims have a time limit of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice lawsuits only have a statute of limitations of two years, pursuant 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 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 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 your family member was under 18 at the time of the malpractice, you have until their 20th birthday.

Do not wait. Call the Burger Law Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers now. We get to work on your case right away and do not let up until you collect the best possible compensation . Delaying could bring difficulties to your suit and could make it tough for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to show the full consequences of your damages. Call Burger Law's Christian County, 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 Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers comprise the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in Christian County, MO. 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 doctors, large corporations exploit your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Christian County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.