Medical Malpractice Lawyers Lincoln County, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Lincoln County, Missouri. If you or someone you care about were injured because a physician did not give you the proper treatment that you deserved, call Burger Law right away at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible compensation for the injured in Lincoln County and throughout Missouri.

You do not have to pay because a doctor, medical institution or other medical professional in Lincoln County, MO gave you substandard care. When we get medical treatment, we do so believing that we are placing our well-being — and at times even our lives — in competent hands. When doctors are negligent and you end up with even worse sickness or injuries as a consequence, believe in the accomplished and skilled Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to win you justice and great financial compensation. Not only are we understanding and committed to our Lincoln County, MO clients, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing litigation and not waiting around for the negligent doctor to take responsibility. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to know that we are serious and will accept nothing but maximum compensation. Negligent health care can have devastating, life-long repercussions, and in the worst cases can even result in wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience standing up to bullies and getting great results for the injured, we have won our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent doctor in Lincoln County, MO, reach out to Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Lincoln County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that 10 percent of all fatalities in the United States are due to medical error. Just one percent of physicians are responsible for just about 33 percent of medical malpractice claims. Too often, negligent doctors are allowed to keep practicing without any consequences. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold liable doctors to blame, you can be confident the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.

In Missouri, less than 33 percent of medical malpractice cases end with the plaintiff receiving compensation. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was recovered in medical malpractice claims. You need dedicated and accomplished Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make sure you collect the best possible financial recovery you are owed.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Lincoln County, MO Can Hold Liable in Your Case

We often immediately 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 claims are typically complicated; it may not be immediately clear who was liable, or many people might be to blame. The dependable and knowledgeable Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will carry out a complete investigation into your claim and ensure that every party that caused you harm is held responsible for their negligent behavior.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Lincoln County, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional breaches 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 issue. Our Lincoln 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 care. Roughly 12 million people in United States are misdiagnosed annually. Catching health problems early on is crucial in attaining the most favorable outcome for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can lead to a delay to the treatment you seriously require to become healthier, or can result in unsuitable care that compounds your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most life-threatening health conditions, for example:

• 37.8 percent for cancer
• 22.8 percent for cardiac 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 a minimum of 4,000 surgical mistakes in the U.S. annually, and frighteningly, the most common instance is performing surgery on an incorrect organ. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like sponges remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to treat issues emerge after the procedure.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the U.S. die annually owing to mistakes when administering medication. Examples can include not taking a record of the patient's allergies, giving the wrong medication, giving an incorrect dosage or failing to identify 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 U.S.

Unnecessary Care

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

• Over a fifth of prescription medications
• 24.9 percent of medical tests
• More than one-tenth of procedures
• 20.6 percent of all medical treatment

Unnecessary treatment can result in surgical errors, medication errors and overprescribed medication.

Birth Injuries

Approximately 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States sustain a serious birth injury each year. Not properly monitoring the baby throughout birth, not correctly utilizing birthing procedures or not diagnosing a health issue of the mother during pregnancy are all instances of medical malpractice that can cause long-term or permanent consequences.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act created a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to protect and confirm their physical, emotional and social health. When a nursing home or its staff does not ensure those rights and the person you love is consequently harmed, 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 decisions for ourselves. When a medical institution fails to inform you of risks, or neglects to obtain your consent before a procedure, it is an egregious violation of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every kind of negligence case. We know the destructive consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's neglect can cause, and the exasperation and grief that accompanies discovering that your trust was broken. We hold careless doctors liable and get our Lincoln County, MO clients the best possible compensation they are owed and that they need to move on and be made whole again. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have exhaustive medical knowledge and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor violated the standard of care. Contact our medical malpractice lawyers in Lincoln County, MO immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Browse the following links to see several of the recent victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have gotten for our clients in Lincoln 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 suits are infamously difficult to win. That is why you need exceptional medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, persistence and talent to secure you the full compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Start working on your case right away
• Connect you with honest and accomplished physicians to finally get you the medical attention you deserve
• Carry out a full investigation, including procuring medical records, qualified testimony and taking depositions of the defendant
• Work with our network of Lincoln County, MO medical experts to demonstrate standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the care you received was below standard and prove negligence
• Offer thoughtful, knowledgeable and dependable legal advice
• Make sure you informed throughout your claim so you are aware of what is going on and have all the information you need to make the best decision for your family
• Manage every legal aspect of your case so you can focus your energy on recovering
• Consult with with economic experts to determine precisely how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to get 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 residents of Lincoln County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal expertise to stand up to the expensive defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. For that reason, our Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We accept no attorneys fees until we get you the best possible compensation you deserve. We have pledged our lives to making certain that the injured and vulnerable in Lincoln County, MO have access to the highest standard of legal representation, one that equals and surpasses 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 error committed by medical professional amounts to malpractice. In order to collect a financial recovery for negligent care in Lincoln County, MO, you must prove four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you prove that:

1. A doctor-patient relationship was intiated. This amounts to proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is commonly 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 capable healthcare professional in the same practice area, in the same geographical location caring for the same health problem, 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 normally already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. Instances can include physical pain, impairment, additional medical bills, or loss of earning capacity.

In Missouri, you will also be required to include an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your claim, according to Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a legally qualified healthcare provider that says 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 experienced and professional medical connections in Lincoln County and throughout Missouri who will help back up your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you receive generally falls into two categories: economic damages, which are intended to compensate you for the monetary loss you have experienced owing to a physician'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 potential if the medical negligence led to a disability that does not permit you to perform the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, for instance:
    • Follow up 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 you can never fully recover from some injuries, but we fight to make sure that your pain and suffering is alleviated.

Malpractice cases diverge 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 effort to decrease insurance premiums for medical liability. The bill establishes "damage caps" on the amount you can recover in a medical malpractice suit 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? | Lincoln County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The damage caps for catastrophic injuries are greater 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 establish 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"

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

If you or a family member were injured by a doctor's negligence in Lincoln County, MO, it is essential to contact medical malpractice lawyers right away. While most personal injury cases have a statute of limitation of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice cases only have a time limit of two years, according to 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 suit. There are three important 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 loved one was under 18 on the date of the substandard care, you have until they turn 20.

Do not wait. Contact the Burger Law Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers straight away. We get to work on your case right away and do not let up until you recover full compensation . Waiting could bring complications to your suit and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to show the full extent of your damages. Call Burger Law's Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life upended because a physician gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Lincoln 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 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 doctors, large hospitals take advantage of your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.