Medical Malpractice Lawyers Johnson County, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Johnson County, Missouri. If you or a family member were injured because a physician did not provide you with the adequate treatment that you were owed, call Burger Law right away at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible compensation for the vulnerable in Johnson County and throughout Missouri.

You do not have to pay because a physician, hospital or other healthcare professional in Johnson County, MO gave you substandard care. When we get medical care, we do so believing that we are placing our well-being — and occasionally even our lives — in dependable hands. When doctors are negligent and you end up with even worse sickness or harm as a result, believe in the experienced and knowledgeable Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to deliver you justice and the best possible financial recovery. Not only are we sympathetic and dedicated to the injured in Johnson County, MO, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing lawsuits and not waiting around for the negligent doctor to take accountability. Our medical malpractice lawyers want medical professionals and their insurance company to know that we are driven and will accept nothing but a full financial recovery. Negligent health care can have terrible, permanent repercussions, and in the worst cases can even cause wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience standing up to bullies and getting great results for the injured, we have secured our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a family member has been injured by a thoughtless medical professional in Johnson County, MO, call Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers straight away at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Johnson County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that 10 percent of all deaths in the U.S. are due to medical error. Just one percent of doctors account for about 33 percent of medical malpractice lawsuits. Too often, negligent doctors are allowed to keep practicing without any discipline. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold liable doctors responsible, you can be sure the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.

In Missouri, less than a third of medical malpractice cases end with the plaintiff recovering compensation. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was awarded in medical malpractice claims. You need devoted and accomplished Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make certain you recover the full compensation you are owed.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Johnson County, MO Can Hold Responsible in Your Claim

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

Malpractice suits are typically complex; it may not be immediately clear who was accountable, or many parties could be accountable. The trusted and talented Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will conduct a full investigation into your case and ensure that each party that caused you harm is held responsible for their thoughtless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Johnson County, MO

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional violates the standard of care, which is how a capable doctor in the same field and same geographic location would have addressed your health problems. Our Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that transpire in many different ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice claims that occur in outpatient treatment. More or Less 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed each year. Diagnosing medical problems early on is significant in realizing the most favorable results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis, can result in a delay to the treatment you acutely require to become healthier, or can cause improper treatment that worsens 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 claim when it comes to in-hospital care. There are at least 4,000 surgical errors in the U.S. every year, and frighteningly, the most common source is operating on an erroneous organ. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like instruments remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to treat difficulties emerge after the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the U.S. die annually 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 failing to recognize interactions with other drugs.

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

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs about $210 billion every year. John Hopkins Medicine surveyed 2,106 doctors and discovered that doctors 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 one-tenth of procedures
• More than one-fifth of medical treatment in general

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

Birth Injuries

On average, 6 to 8 out of 1,000 children born in the United States sustain a serious birth injury Every year. Not properly observing the infant during delivery, not properly utilizing birthing techniques or not identifying a health problem of the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical negligence that can result in long-term or permanent consequences.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act determined a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to safeguard and confirm their physical, emotional and social health. When a nursing home institution or staff neglects 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 physician does not inform you of risks, or neglects to secure your consent before a procedure, it is a horrible breach of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every kind of negligence lawsuit. We know the ruinous consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's carelessness can cause, and the exasperation and sorrow that comes with discovering that your trust was betrayed. We hold at-fault doctors accountable and secure our Johnson County, MO clients the full compensation they deserve and need to move on and be made whole again. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have vast medical knowledge and will be able to identify precisely how your doctor violated the standard of care. Contact our medical malpractice lawyers in Johnson County, MO immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Check out the following links to see some of the latest successes Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have won for our clients in Johnson 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 cases are infamously difficult to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, persistence and skills to win you the full compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Begin working on your claim at once
• Connect you with trusted and capable physicians to finally get you the medical care you deserve
• Conduct a full investigation, including acquiring medical records, qualified testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Consult with our team of Johnson County, MO medical experts to demonstrate standard of care in your case, show how the care you received was substandard and prove negligence
• Offer thoughtful, wise and trustworthy legal direction
• Make sure you informed through the duration of your claim 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 recovering
• Converse with with economic experts to ascertain exactly how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to deliver 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 Johnson County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal comprehension to combat the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We charge no attorneys fees until we get you the maximum financial recovery you deserve. We have devoted our lives to making certain that the injured and vulnerable in Johnson County, MO have access to the highest form of legal representation, one that equals and eclipses that of large corporations. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to remove every hurdle standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake carried out by medical professional constitutes malpractice. In order to receive a financial recovery for negligent treatment in Johnson County, MO, you must conclusively show four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you prove 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 generally very easy to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was negligent. You need to be able to prove that a competent physician in the same practice area, in the same geographical location treating the same health condition, would not have made the same error.
3. The doctor’s breach of the standard of care directly caused you harm. This is often hard to prove, as patients being treated by a doctor are typically already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. Instances can include physical pain, a disability, additional medical expenses, or loss of earning capacity.

In Missouri, you will also be required to give an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your case, following Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a a medical professional in the same field that states that a) the doctor did not give you the treatment that a prudent healthcare provider would have under similar circumstances, and b) the negligence contributed to the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a massive network of accomplished and qualified medical connections in Johnson County and throughout Missouri who will help substantiate your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you recover usually falls into two categories: economic damages, which are intended to compensate you for the monetary loss you have sustained due to a doctor's negligence; and noneconomic damages, which are meant 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 resulted in an impairment that does not permit you to carry out the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, for example:
    • Subsequent doctors appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • Medication costs
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or needed 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 penny that you deserve. We know that some injuries are impossible to really recover from, but we fight to ensure that your pain and suffering is alleviated.

Malpractice cases vary 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 effort to lower insurance premiums for medical liability. The bill establishes "damage caps" on how much compensation you can be awarded 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? | Johnson County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are greater because they impact your ability to carry out daily tasks and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you establish 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"

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

If you or someone you love were harmed by a healthcare professional's substandard care in Johnson County, MO, it is crucial to call medical malpractice lawyers straight away. While most personal injury claims have a time limit of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice cases 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 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 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 love was under 18 at the time of the malpractice, you have until their 20th birthday.

Do not wait. Reach out to the Burger Law Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers now. We get to work on your case right away and do not rest until you have been fully compensated . Waiting could bring complications to your case and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to prove the full impacts of your damages. Call Burger Law's Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life upended because a physician gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in the Midwest. We fight hard for our clients and work relentlessly to get them the great results they need to move forward with their lives. 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 hospitals manipulate your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.