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(314) 500-HURTMedical Malpractice Lawyers in Johnson County, Missouri. If you or a loved one were hurt because a doctor did not provide you with the competent care 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 and vulnerable in Johnson County and throughout Missouri.
You should not have to pay because a doctor, hospital or other healthcare professional in Johnson County, MO did not respect your health. When we get medical care, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our well-being — and at times even our lives — in proficient hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse sickness or injuries as a consequence, believe in the veteran and skilled Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to get you justice and a full financial recovery. Not only are we sympathetic and devoted to our Johnson County, MO clients, 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 realize that we are serious and will not take anything but maximum compensation. Negligent health care can have cataclysmic, life-long consequences, and in the dire circumstances can even cause wrongful death.
In our 30 years of experience standing up to bullies and getting the best possible results for our clients, we have won our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a careless medical professional in Johnson County, MO, get in touch with Burger Law’s medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
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Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that one in ten of all fatalities in the United States are due to medical error. Just one percent of doctors are responsible for nearly 33 percent of medical malpractice cases. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to keep practicing without any consequences. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold liable doctors accountable, you can be certain the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.
In Missouri, less than 33 percent of medical malpractice cases 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 devoted and veteran Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to ensure you are awarded the maximum compensation you are owed.
We frequently automatically think of doctors when we think of medical malpractice, there are many parties that may be culpable of medical negligence in your claim. The state of Missouri defines a “healthcare provider” as a
Malpractice suits are frequently complicated; it may not be clear right away who was to blame, or many parties may be responsible. The dependable and knowledgeable Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will perform a full investigation into your case and make certain that every party that caused you injuries is held accountable for their careless actions.
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 care for your health problems. Our Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that transpire in a variety of ways:
This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice suits that occur in out-of-hospital care. Roughly 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed annually. Catching health issues early on is critical in attaining 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 get better, or can result in incorrect care that worsens your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most serious health conditions, such as:
Surgical errors are the most frequent medical malpractice claim related to inpatient treatment. There are a minimum of 4,000 surgical mistakes in the U.S. each year, and frighteningly, the most common example is operating on the wrong organ. Other examples can include accidental incisions, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like scissors being left inside the patient, infections or failure to address difficulties arising from the procedure.
An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people nationwide die every year owing to medication errors. Examples can include not taking a record of the patient’s allergies, giving an incorrect medication, giving the wrong dosage or failing to recognize interactions with other drugs.
Another instance of medication errors is overprescribing medications. Studies show that overprescribing is a major factor in the opioid crisis in the U.S.
Unnecessary medical care costs roughly $210 billion each year. John Hopkins Medicine asked 2,106 physicians and found that physicians themselves are of the opinion that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is not needed, including:
Unneeded treatment can cause surgical mistakes, medication errors and overprescribed medication.
On average, 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States suffer a significant birth injury Annually. Not properly monitoring the baby during delivery, not correctly utilizing birthing techniques or not identifying a health condition of the mother during pregnancy are all cases of medical malpractice that can lead to long-term or lifelong health issues.
The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act put in place a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to protect and guarantee their physical, emotional and social well-being. When a nursing home or its staff does not ensure those rights and the person you care about is consequently harmed, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them accountable.
Everyone has an inherent right to make decisions for ourselves. When a medical institution fails to inform you of risks, or does not acquire your consent before treatment, it is a serious breach of your rights.
At Burger Law, our Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen it all. We know the terrible repercussions a healthcare professional’s or institution’s carelessness can cause, and the anger and sorrow that accompanies finding out that your trust was betrayed. We hold negligent doctors responsible and get our Johnson County, MO clients the maximum compensation they deserve and need to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have vast medical knowledge and will be able to determine exactly how your doctor violated the standard of care. Get in touch with our medical malpractice lawyers in Johnson County, MO immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
Browse the following links to see several of the recent victories Burger Law’s medical malpractice lawyers have gotten for our clients in Johnson County, MO:
Medical malpractice cases are infamously difficult to win. That is why you need stellar medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, determination and talent to deliver you the best possible compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:
At Burger Law, we know that most residents of Johnson County, MO does not have the resources and legal know-how to counter the expensive defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. That is why our Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us any fees until we get you the full financial recovery you are owed. We have devoted our careers to making sure that the injured and vulnerable in Johnson County, MO have access to the highest standard of legal representation, one that compares with and eclipses that of large corporations. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to eliminate every impediment standing between you and justice.
Not every error carried out by healthcare providers constitutes malpractice. In order to be awarded a financial recovery for negligent care in Johnson County, MO, you must demonstrate four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you prove that:
In Missouri, you will also be required to provide an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your lawsuit, under Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a a medical professional in the same practice area that states that a) the doctor did not offer the care that a prudent healthcare provider would have under similar circumstances, and b) the negligence caused the alleged harm. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a massive network of experienced and qualified medical connections in Johnson County and throughout Missouri who will help certify your claim.
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 loss you have undergone because of a doctor’s negligence; and noneconomic damages, which try to compensate for the less tangible ways in which your injuries have impacted your life:
Burger Law’s medical malpractice lawyers work around the clock until you get every cent that you are owed. We know that you can never really heal from some injuries, but we fight to ensure that your pain and suffering is alleviated.
Malpractice cases diverge 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:
In 2015, Missouri state legislature passed Senate Bill 239 in an effort to lessen insurance premiums for doctor’s and hospitals. The bill enforces “damage caps” on how much compensation 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.”
The damage caps for catastrophic injuries are greater because they affect your ability to function in your daily life and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you establish if your injury can be viewed as catastrophic. Senate Bill 239 says that catastrophic injuries are:
If you or a loved one were harmed by a medical professional’s substandard care in Johnson County, MO, it is crucial to get in touch with medical malpractice lawyers immediately. While most personal injury cases have a time limit of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice cases only have a statute of limitations of two years, according 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 key exceptions:
Do not delay. Contact the Burger Law Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today. We begin working on your case right away and do not rest until you have been fully compensated . Delaying could create complications your case and could make it hard for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to show the full effects of your damages. Call Burger Law’s Johnson County, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT.
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No one deserves to have their life halted because a doctor 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 tirelessly to get them the great results they need to move forward with their lives. 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 physicians, large corporations abuse 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.
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