Medical Malpractice Lawyers Jackson County, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Jackson County, Missouri. If you or a loved one were hurt because a doctor did not offer you the adequate treatment that you were owed, call Burger Law right away at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get great results for the injured and vulnerable in Jackson County and throughout Missouri.

You do not have to pay because a physician, medical institution or other medical professional in Jackson County, MO disregarded your health. When we get medical treatment, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our health — and sometimes even our lives — in competent hands. When doctors are negligent and you end up with even worse illnesses or injuries as a consequence, believe in the seasoned and talented Jackson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to secure you justice and the best possible compensation. Not only are we empathetic and committed to our Jackson County, MO clients, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing litigation and not waiting around for the at-fault doctor to take responsibility. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to realize that we are driven and will accept nothing but the best possible compensation. Negligent health care can have cataclysmic, permanent repercussions, and in the worst cases can even cause wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience fighting 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 family member has been injured by a negligent medical professional in Jackson County, MO, call Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers now at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Jackson County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Research by John Hopkins Medicine found that 10 percent of all deaths in the U.S. are because of medical error. Just one percent of physicians are responsible for about a third of medical malpractice cases. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to keep practicing without any punishment. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold negligent 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 being awarded damages. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was awarded in medical malpractice claims. You need committed and veteran Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.

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

We often automatically think of doctors when we think of medical malpractice, there are many parties that may be liable for medical negligence in your claim. The state of Missouri defines a “healthcare provider” as a

Malpractice lawsuits are frequently intricate; it may not be immediately clear who was liable, or many parties could be accountable. The trustworthy and talented Jackson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will carry out a full investigation into your injuries and make sure that each party that caused you harm is held responsible for their reckless behavior.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Jackson County, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional disobeys the standard of care, which is how a competent doctor in the same practice area and same geographic location would have care for your health problems. Our Jackson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that take place in a variety of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most common reason for medical malpractice claims that take place in out-of-hospital treatment. Roughly 12 million people in United States are misdiagnosed each year. Diagnosing health problems early on is key in realizing the best possible results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can lead to a delay to the treatment you acutely require to become healthier, or can lead to 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 vascular events
• 13.5 percent for infections

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most frequent medical malpractice case related to in-hospital care. There are at least 4,000 surgical mistakes in the United States each year, and frighteningly, the most common source is performing surgery on an erroneous body part. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like instruments remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to address issues show up after the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the United States die every year because of mistakes when administering medication. Examples can include not taking a record of the patient's allergies, giving an incorrect medication, giving an incorrect dosage or neglecting to identify interactions with other drugs.

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

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs approximately $210 billion annually. John Hopkins Medicine surveyed 2,106 doctors and discovered that doctors themselves think that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is unnecessary, including:

• Over a fifth of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• More than one-tenth of procedures
• More than a fifth of all medical treatment

Unnecessary treatment can cause surgical errors, medication errors and overprescribed medication.

Birth Injuries

Approximately 6 to 8 out of 1,000 children born in the United States sustain a significant birth injury each year. Not appropriately observing the infant throughout birth, not properly utilizing birthing procedures 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 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 does not ensure those rights and your loved one is consequently injured, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them liable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

Everyone has an inherent right to make choices for ourselves. When a healthcare professional does not inform you of risks, or fails to secure your consent before treatment, it is a horrible infringement on your rights.

At Burger Law, our Jackson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every kind of malpractice lawsuit. We know the traumatic consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's neglect can cause, and the anger and grief that accompanies learning that your trust was betrayed. We hold negligent doctors responsible and deliver our Jackson County, MO clients the best possible financial recovery they deserve and require to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have substantial medical comprehension and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor violated the standard of care. Call our medical malpractice lawyers in Jackson County, MO at once at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Take a look at the links below to see some of the latest victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have gotten for our clients in Jackson 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 claims are notably hard to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, tenacity and talent to get you the great compensation you know you are owed. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get started on your claim at once
• Connect you with trusted and accomplished physicians to finally get you the medical treatment you deserve
• Perform a comprehensive investigation, including procuring medical records, professional testimony and taking depositions of the defendant
• Consult with our network of Jackson County, MO medical experts to determine standard of care in your case, show how the treatment you received was substandard and prove negligence
• Offer empathetic, knowledgeable and trustworthy legal counsel
• Make sure you informed throughout your suit so you are not left in the dark and you have all the information 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 exactly value your damages
• Negotiate with the insurance company to win 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 most people in Jackson County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal expertise to oppose the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. That is why our Jackson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. You do not owe us any fees until we get you the best possible financial recovery you are owed. We have dedicated our lives to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Jackson County, MO have access to the highest standard of legal representation, one that matches and surpasses that of large insurance companies. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to abolish every impediment standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every error carried out by healthcare institution or doctor constitutes malpractice. In order to be awarded a financial recovery for substandard treatment in Jackson County, MO, you must demonstrate four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you prove 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 usually not difficult to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was breached the standard of care. You need to be able to demonstrate that a capable medical professional in the same practice area, in the same geographical location treating the same medical problem, would not have made the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s breach of the standard of care directly caused you harm. This can frequently be tough to prove, as patients under a physician's care are usually already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. Examples include physical pain, a disability, additional medical bills, or loss of future earning potential.

In Missouri, you will also need to provide an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your case, according to Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a a healthcare professional in the same field that opines that a) the doctor did not provide the care that a careful healthcare provider would have under the same circumstances, and b) the failure contributed to the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a massive network of experienced and qualified medical connections in Jackson County and throughout Missouri who will help substantiate your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you get usually falls into two categories: economic damages, which are meant to compensate you for the financial loss you have undergone due to a doctor's negligence; and noneconomic damages, which are intended to compensate for the less tangible ways in which your injuries have affected your life:

• Economic damages include:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity if the medical negligence led to an impairment that does not allow you to perform the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, including:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical therapy
    • 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 around the clock until you get every dollar that you are owed. We know that you can never truly recover from some injuries, but we fight to make certain that you are made whole again.

Malpractice cases diverge from other personal injuries in Missouri in two key details. 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 passed Senate Bill 239 in an attempt to reduce insurance premiums for physicians and hospitals. The bill set "damage caps" on the amount you can recover in a medical malpractice case 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? | Jackson County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The damage caps for catastrophic injuries are greater because they affect your ability to carry out basic tasks 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"

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

If you or someone you love were hurt by a physician's negligence in Jackson County, MO, it is key to reach out to medical malpractice lawyers immediately. While most personal injury cases have a statute of limitation of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice suits only have a time limit of two years, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §516.105. That means that following an injury from medical negligence 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 someone you care about was a minor on the date of the negligent, you have until their 20th birthday.

Do not wait. Reach out to the Burger Law Jackson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today. We begin working on your case at once and do not rest until you have been fully compensated . Delaying could create difficulties for 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 Jackson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

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