Medical Malpractice Lawyers Lincoln County, Missouri

If you or someone you love were harmed because a physician did not provide you with the competent care that you deserved, call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get great compensation for the vulnerable in Lincoln County and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a physician, medical institution or other medical professional in Lincoln County, MO disregarded your health. When we get medical care, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our health — and sometimes even our lives — in trustworthy hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse sickness or harm as a consequence, trust in the veteran and skilled Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to secure you justice and great financial compensation. Not only are we sympathetic and dedicated to our Lincoln County, MO clients, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing litigation and not waiting around for the liable doctor to take responsibility. Our medical malpractice lawyers want medical professionals and their insurance company to understand that we are persistent and will accept nothing but a full financial recovery. Negligent health care can have horrible, permanent repercussions, and in the worst circumstances can even result in wrongful death.

In our 30 years of experience standing up to bullies and getting the best possible results for the injured, we have gotten our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or someone you love has been hurt by a careless physician in Lincoln County, MO, call 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

A study by John Hopkins Medicine found that one in ten of all fatalities in the U.S. are owing to medical error. Just one percent of physicians account for almost a third of medical malpractice claims. Too often, negligent doctors are allowed to keep practicing without any discipline. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold at-fault doctors to blame, 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 recovered in medical malpractice claims. You need devoted and accomplished Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to ensure you get the full financial recovery you are owed.

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

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

• Physician
• Hospital
• Health maintenance organization
• Ambulatory surgical center
• Long-term care facility
• Registered or licensed practical nurse
• Optometrist
• Podiatrist
• Pharmacist
• Chiropractor
• Professional physical therapist
• Psychologist
• Physician-in-training, or
• Any other person or entity who provides health care services under the authority of a license or certificate

Malpractice lawsuits are typically intricate; it may not be clear right away who was at fault, or many parties 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 injuries and make certain that each party that caused you harm is held responsible for their thoughtless behavior.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Lincoln County, MO

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional breaks the standard of care, which is how most doctors in the same practice area and same geographic location would have addressed your health issue. Our Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that happen in all sorts of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most common reason for medical malpractice lawsuits related to outpatient treatment. Roughly 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed annually. Catching medical problems early on is often a deciding factor in realizing the most favorable results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or missing a diagnosis, can cause a delay to the care you desperately require to get better, or can lead to unsuitable treatment that aggravates your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most life-threatening health conditions, including:

• 37.8 percent for cancer
• 22.8 percent for cardiac events
• 13.5 percent for infections

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most frequent medical malpractice case related to in-hospital treatment. There are at least 4,000 surgical mistakes nationwide every year, and frighteningly, the most common source is performing surgery on an incorrect organ. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like scissors remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to treat problems show up after the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the United States die each year owing to mistakes when administering medication. Examples can include not knowing a patient’s allergies, giving the wrong medication, giving an incorrect dosage or not recognizing interactions with other drugs.

Medication errors can also include overprescribing medications. Studies have found that overprescribing is a significant factor in the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs roughly $210 billion each year. John Hopkins Medicine asked 2,106 doctors and learned that doctors themselves think that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is unnecessary, including:

• More than one-fifth of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• Over a tenth of procedures
• More than a fifth of medical care in general

Unneeded treatment can lead to surgical mistakes, medication errors and overprescribed medication.

Birth Injuries

Roughly 6 to 8 out of 1,000 children born in the United States suffer a serious birth injury each year. Not correctly observing the infant throughout birth, not properly implementing birthing procedures or not diagnosing a health problem with the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical negligence that can cause long-term or permanent health conditions.

Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act put in place a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to shield and confirm their physical, emotional and social health. When a nursing home or its staff neglects those rights and the person you love is harmed as a result, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them responsible.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

We all have an innate right to make choices for ourselves. When a doctor does not inform you of risks, or neglects to obtain your consent before a procedure, it is an outrageous violation of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen it all. We know the terrible consequences a healthcare professional’s or institution’s thoughtlessness can cause, and the anger and grief that accompanies learning that your trust was betrayed. We hold negligent doctors to blame and win our Lincoln County, MO clients the maximum compensation they are owed and that they need to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have vast medical knowledge and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor violated the standard of care. Get in touch with our medical malpractice lawyers in Lincoln County, MO today at (314) 500-HURT.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you get typically falls into two categories: economic damages, which are meant to compensate you for the financial damages you have undergone 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 potential if the medical negligence resulted in an impairment that does not allow you to carry out the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, including:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • Medication expenses
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs 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 tirelessly until you get every nickel that you are owed. We know that you can never really recover from some injuries, but we fight to make sure that you get justice.

Malpractice cases diverge from other personal injuries in Missouri in a couple of crucial details. Your medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will help you maneuver 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 decrease insurance premiums for physicians and hospitals. The bill set “damage caps” on how much compensation you can receive in a medical malpractice claim 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? | Lincoln County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are greater because they affect your ability to function in your daily life and to find enjoyment in life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you determine if your injury can be seen 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 Lincoln County, MO?

If you or someone you care about were hurt by a doctor’s substandard care in Lincoln County, MO, it is vital to reach out to medical malpractice lawyers right away. While most personal injury cases have a time limit of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice suits only have a statute of limitations of two years, pursuant 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 your claim. There are three notable 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 loved one was under 18 on the date of the malpractice, you have until their 20th birthday.

Do not delay. Get in touch with the Burger Law Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers now. We start working on your case at once and do not stop until you have been fully compensated . Delaying could bring complications to your suit and could make it hard for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to demonstrate the full effects of your damages. Call Burger Law’s Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers mow at (314) 500-HURT.

Medical Malpractice Lawyers Lincoln County, MO

No one deserves to have their life turned upside down because a medical professional gave them substandard care. Burger Law’s Lincoln County, MO medical malpractice lawyers comprise 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 physicians, large corporations manipulate 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.

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Juanita Matthews

Year of 2023

This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!

Shaunda S.

7 months ago

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Emelia M.

3 months ago

Burger Law Firm is fantastic. Laura and Genevieve were so amazing and helpful throughout the entire process. They helped me with my personal injury case every step of the way and succeeded at getting me the results I desired.

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a year ago

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a year ago

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Chelsea C.

5 months ago

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David D.

2 months ago

Absolutely the best law firm in the St. Louis area. No matter the size of your case you are treated as if you are the only client on the roster. Will explain anything thoroughly and they work around your availability. Very impressed and appreciative of the service.

Lisa B.

11 months ago

Gary and Casey took great care of me for 2.5 years as my lawsuit was finally settled. I feel he helped me achieve justice for me and my 4 children after their father died from medical malpractice and neglect. Thanks to Gary, my kids now have a great start to their college and adult lives. Thank you Gary and Casey, for fighting for us so hard at our most trying and difficult time in our lives thus far. Love and God bless from my family to yours!

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