Medical Malpractice Lawyers Jefferson County, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Jefferson County, Missouri. If you or a family member were hurt because a doctor did not give you the proper treatment that you deserved, call Burger Law now at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible results for the injured in Jefferson County and throughout Missouri.

You do not have to pay because a physician, medical institution or other healthcare professional in Jefferson County, MO gave you substandard care. When we get medical care, we do so believing that we are placing our well-being — and sometimes even our lives — in trustworthy hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse illnesses or harm as a consequence, believe in the accomplished and skilled Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to deliver you justice and the best possible compensation. Not only are we empathetic and dedicated to the injured in Jefferson County, MO, but we are more aggressive than the majority of law firms in filing lawsuits and not waiting around for the liable doctor to take responsibility. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to understand that we mean business and will not take anything but maximum compensation. Negligent health care can have cataclysmic, life-long repercussions, and in the dire cases can even cause wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience pushing 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 someone you love has been injured by a careless doctor in Jefferson County, MO, get in touch with Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers right away at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Jefferson County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that 10 percent of all fatalities nationwide are owing to medical error. Just one percent of doctors account for nearly 33 percent of medical malpractice cases. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to keep practicing without any ramifications. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold liable doctors accountable, you can be confident the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.

In Missouri, less than 33 percent of medical malpractice claims end with the plaintiff recovering damages. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits. You need dedicated and veteran Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make certain you collect the maximum financial recovery you deserve.

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

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

Malpractice lawsuits are frequently complex; it may not be clear straight away who was to blame, or many parties could be at fault. The trusted and savvy Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will carry out a full investigation into your claim and make certain that every party that caused you harm is held accountable for their careless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Jefferson County, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional breaches the standard of care, which is how most doctors in the same practice area and same geographic location would have treated your health problems. Our Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that take place in myriad ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice lawsuits that occur in out-of-hospital treatment. More or Less 12 million people in U.S. are misdiagnosed each year. Catching medical issues early on is imperative in achieving the most favorable results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis, can lead to a delay to the care you desperately need to get better, or can result in inappropriate treatment that aggravates 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 when it comes to inpatient care. There are at least 4,000 surgical errors in the U.S. every year, and frighteningly, the most common example is operating on the wrong body part. Other examples can include accidental incisions, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like instruments remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to address problems arising from the surgery.

Medication Errors

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

Another example of medication errors is overprescribing medications. Studies have found that overprescribing is a major contributor to the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Unnecessary Care

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

• 22 percent of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• 11.1 percent of procedures
• 20.6 percent of medical care in general

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 experience a serious birth injury Annually. Not correctly monitoring the infant during delivery, not correctly implementing birthing procedures or not identifying a health problem of the mother during pregnancy are all cases of medical negligence that can cause long-term or permanent health problems.

Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act determined 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 shirks those rights and the person you love is consequently hurt, 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 medical institution does not inform you of risks, or fails to obtain your consent before a procedure, it is an outrageous infringement on your rights.

At Burger Law, our Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every type of malpractice claim. We know the catastrophic consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's negligence can cause, and the rage and grief that accompanies discovering that your trust was broken. We hold careless doctors accountable and deliver our Jefferson County, MO clients the best possible compensation they are owed and that they need to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have extensive medical knowledge and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor violated the standard of care. Reach out to our medical malpractice lawyers in Jefferson County, MO now at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Browse the links below to see some of the latest victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have won for our clients in Jefferson 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 difficult to win. That is why you need stellar medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, tenacity and talent to secure you the great financial recovery you know you are owed. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Begin working on your case immediately
• Connect you with honest and competent doctors to finally get you the medical care you are owed
• Conduct a full investigation, including acquiring medical records, qualified testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Converse with our network of Jefferson County, MO medical experts to determine standard of care in your case, show how the care you were given was not up to the standard and prove negligence
• Offer thoughtful, wise and straightforward legal guidance
• Make sure you informed through the duration of 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
• Handle every legal aspect of your case so you can spend your energy on healing
• Consult with with economic experts to exactly value your damages
• Negotiate with the insurance adjusters to secure you a full settlement offer
• Take your case in front of a judge and jury when the insurance company does not want to be fair in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that most residents of Jefferson County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal knowledge to stand up to the expensive defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us any fees until we get you the great financial recovery you are owed. We have committed our lives to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Jefferson County, MO have access to the highest standard of legal representation, one that rivals and surpasses that of large insurance companies. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to abolish every barrier standing between you and justice.

Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake committed by healthcare providers constitutes malpractice. In order to get compensation for negligent care in Jefferson 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 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 demonstrate that a competent medical professional in the same field, in the same geographical location treating the same health problem, would not have committed the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s negligence directly caused the injury. This can often be hard to prove, as patients being treated by a physician are generally already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. This can include physical pain, impairment, additional medical costs, or loss of earning capacity.

In Missouri, you will also need to provide an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your lawsuit, pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a a healthcare professional in the same practice area that opines that a) the doctor did not offer the care that a careful healthcare provider would have under similar circumstances, and b) the negligence caused the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of accomplished and professional medical connections in Jefferson County and throughout Missouri who will help corroborate your claim.

What Compensation Can I Get? | Jefferson County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you receive usually falls into two categories: economic damages, which seek to compensate you for the monetary damages you have sustained owing to a doctor's substandard care; and noneconomic damages, which seek 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 resulted in an impairment that does not allow you to perform the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical costs, including:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • 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 dime that you are owed. We know that you can never fully recover from some injuries, but we fight to ensure that you get justice.

Malpractice cases vary from other personal injuries in Missouri in a couple of essential 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 put into law Senate Bill 239 in an attempt to reduce insurance premiums for medical liability. The bill establishes "damage caps" on the amount you can collect in a medical malpractice claim 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? | Jefferson County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The damage caps for catastrophic injuries are higher because they impact your ability to perform daily tasks and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you ascertain if your injury can be viewed 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"

How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Jefferson County, MO?

If you or someone you love were injured by a physician's substandard care in Jefferson County, MO, it is key to get in touch with medical malpractice lawyers immediately. 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 hurt 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 your family member was a minor on the date of the substandard care, you have until their 20th birthday.

Do not delay. Contact the Burger Law Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately. We begin working on your case at once and do not let up until you collect the best possible compensation . Delaying could create complications your case and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to prove the full effects of your damages. Call Burger Law's Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers mow at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life turned upside down because a physician was negligent in their care. Burger Law's Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up 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 30 years fighting back against bullies and standing up for the "little guy." We will not let physicians, large corporations manipulate your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Jefferson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.