Medical Malpractice Lawyers Greene County, Missouri

If you or a loved one were injured because a healthcare professional did not give you the competent treatment that you were owed, call Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get great financial recoveries for the injured in Greene County and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a physician, medical institution or other medical professional in Greene County, MO broke the rules. When we seek medical attention, we do so believing that we are placing our well-being — and occasionally even our lives — in capable hands. When doctors are negligent and you end up with even worse illnesses or injuries as a result, believe in the experienced and skilled Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to win you justice and full financial compensation. Not only are we compassionate and devoted to the injured in Greene 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 responsibility. Our medical malpractice lawyers want medical professionals and their insurance company to realize that we are serious and will accept nothing but maximum compensation. Negligent health care can have devastating, life-long consequences, and in the worst circumstances can even result in wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience pushing back against bullies and getting the best possible results for our clients, we have secured our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a thoughtless medical professional in Greene County, MO, call Burger Law’s medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Greene County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Research by John Hopkins Medicine found that one in ten of all fatalities in the United States are owing to medical error. Just one percent of doctors account for nearly 33 percent of medical malpractice cases. Too often, negligent doctors are allowed to continue practicing without any punishment. 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 a third of medical malpractice claims end with the plaintiff being awarded damages. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was recovered in medical malpractice cases. You need devoted and veteran Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make certain you collect the full financial recovery you deserve.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Greene County, MO Can Hold To Blame in Your Case

We frequently 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

• Physician
• Hospital
• Health maintenance organization
• Ambulatory surgical center
• Long-term care facility
• Registered or licensed practical nurse
• Optometrist

• Podiatrist
• Pharmacist
• Chiropractor
• Professional physical therapist
• Psychologist
• Physician-in-training, or
• Any other person or entity who provides health care services under the authority of a license or certificate

Malpractice lawsuits are frequently intricate; it may not be immediately clear who was accountable, or many parties could be to blame. The trusted and talented Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will conduct a full investigation into your case and make sure that every party that caused you injuries is held responsible for their careless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Greene County, MO

Medical negligence takes place when a healthcare professional breaks the standard of care, which is how a competent doctor in the same practice area and same geographic location would have treated your health problems. Our Greene 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 out-of-hospital care. More or Less 12 million people in United States are misdiagnosed annually. Catching medical issues early on is significant in getting the best possible results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis, can result in a delay to the care you seriously need to become healthier, or can cause unsuitable treatment that worsens your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most serious health conditions, for example:

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

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most common medical malpractice claim related to in-hospital care. There are at least 4,000 surgical mistakes nationwide annually, and frighteningly, the most common source is performing surgery on the wrong body part. Other instances can include accidental cuts, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like instruments remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to treat problems show up after the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people nationwide die annually due to medication errors. Examples can include not being aware of a patient’s allergies, giving an incorrect medication, giving an incorrect dosage or failing to recognize interactions with other drugs.

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

Unnecessary Care

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

• 22 percent of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• Over a tenth of procedures
• 20.6 percent of all medical treatment

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

Birth Injuries

About 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States suffer a serious birth injury each year. Not appropriately observing the baby throughout birth, not correctly using birthing procedures or not diagnosing a health condition with the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical malpractice that can result in long-term or lifelong health problems.

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 well-being. When a nursing home or its staff does not respect those rights and your family member is harmed as a result, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them to blame.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

We all have a fundamental right to make choices for ourselves. When a doctor does not inform you of risks, or fails to secure your consent before a procedure, it is an egregious violation of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every kind of negligence lawsuit. We know the destructive consequences a healthcare professional’s or institution’s neglect can cause, and the exasperation and sorrow that comes with discovering that your trust was broken. We hold careless doctors responsible and win our Greene County, MO clients the maximum compensation they deserve and need to move on and be made whole again. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have exhaustive medical knowledge and will be able to determine exactly how your doctor breached the standard of care. Reach out to our medical malpractice lawyers in Greene County, MO now at (314) 500-HURT.

Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Check out the following links to see some of the latest successes Burger Law’s medical malpractice lawyers have gotten for our clients in Greene 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

What Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Missouri Can Do For You

Medical malpractice suits are notoriously difficult to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, tenacity and talent to get you the full compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get started on your claim immediately
• Connect you with trusted and accomplished doctors to finally get you the medical treatment you are owed
• Carry out a full investigation, including procuring medical records, expert testimony and taking depositions of the defendant
• Consult with our network of Greene County, MO medical experts to ascertain standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the treatment you were given was below standard and prove negligence
• Offer sympathetic, informed and honest legal guidance
• Keep you informed through the duration of your lawsuit so you are not left in the dark and you have all the information you need to make the best decision for your family
• Handle every legal aspect of your case so you can focus on recovering
• Work with with economic experts to ascertain exactly how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to deliver you the best possible 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 Greene County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal know-how to stand up to the expensive defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us any fees until we get you the great financial recovery you deserve. We have pledged our careers to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Greene County, MO have access to the highest form of legal representation, one that equals and surpasses that of large corporations. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to abolish every obstacle standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake committed by healthcare institution or doctor amounts to malpractice. In order to receive a financial recovery for substandard care in Greene County, MO, you must prove four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you show that:

1. A doctor-patient relationship was determined. This means proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is generally not difficult to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was negligent. You need to be able to show that a competent doctor in the same field, in the same geographical location caring for the same medical problem, would not have committed the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s negligence directly caused you injured. This can often be tough to prove, as patients being treated by a physician are generally already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient harm that they should be compensated for. Examples include physical pain, impairment, additional medical costs, or loss of earning capacity.

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 care that a careful healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the failure caused the alleged harm. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of accomplished and professional medical connections in Greene County and throughout Missouri who will help confirm your claim.

What Compensation Can I Recover? | Greene 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 loss you have undergone owing to a doctor’s negligence; and noneconomic damages, which are meant 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 a disability that does not allow you to perform the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, for example:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Physical therapy
    • Medication costs
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as crutches 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 relentlessly until you get every penny that you deserve. 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 important aspects. 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 reduce insurance premiums for physicians and hospitals. The bill establishes “damage caps” on the amount you can recover in a medical malpractice claim 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? | Greene County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits 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 seen 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 Greene County, MO?

If you or a loved one were hurt by a healthcare professional’s substandard care in Greene County, MO, it is critical to contact medical malpractice lawyers right away. 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, under 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 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 did not 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 on the date of the negligent, you have until their 20th birthday.

Do not delay. Call the Burger Law Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today. We start working on your case at once and do not rest until you collect full compensation . Delaying could create difficulties for your suit and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to demonstrate the full consequences of your damages. Call Burger Law’s Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers mow at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers Greene County, MO

No one deserves to have their life turned upside down because a physician gave them substandard care. Burger Law’s Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in Greene County, 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 30 years fighting back against bullies and standing up for the “little guy.” We will not let healthcare professionals, large hospitals manipulate your vulnerability. Call Burger Law’s Greene County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.

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7 months ago

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3 months ago

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a year ago

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a year ago

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5 months ago

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David D.

2 months ago

Absolutely the best law firm in the St. Louis area. No matter the size of your case you are treated as if you are the only client on the roster. Will explain anything thoroughly and they work around your availability. Very impressed and appreciative of the service.

Lisa B.

11 months ago

Gary and Casey took great care of me for 2.5 years as my lawsuit was finally settled. I feel he helped me achieve justice for me and my 4 children after their father died from medical malpractice and neglect. Thanks to Gary, my kids now have a great start to their college and adult lives. Thank you Gary and Casey, for fighting for us so hard at our most trying and difficult time in our lives thus far. Love and God bless from my family to yours!

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