Medical Malpractice Lawyers Neosho, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Neosho, Missouri. If you or someone you love were injured because a doctor did not offer you the proper care that you deserved, call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible financial recoveries for the vulnerable in Neosho and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a doctor, hospital or other healthcare professional in Neosho, MO broke the rules. When we get medical attention, we do so believing that we are placing our health — and at times even our lives — in dependable hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse sickness or harm as a result, trust in the veteran and knowledgeable Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to secure you justice and a full financial recovery. Not only are we compassionate and dedicated to our Neosho, MO clients, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing lawsuits and not waiting around for the liable doctor to take accountability. Our medical malpractice lawyers want medical professionals and their insurance company to realize that we are driven and will not take anything but the best possible compensation. Negligent health care can have terrible, permanent repercussions, and in the dire circumstances can even cause wrongful death.

In our 30 years of experience standing up to bullies and getting great results for our clients, we have secured our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a careless physician in Neosho, MO, get in touch with Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Neosho, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Research by John Hopkins Medicine found that one in ten of all deaths in the United States are because of medical error. Just one percent of physicians account 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 negligent doctors accountable, you can be certain 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 recovered in medical malpractice lawsuits. You need dedicated and accomplished Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make sure you are awarded the great financial recovery you are owed.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Neosho, MO Can Hold To Blame in Your Claim

We frequently 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 lawsuits are often intricate; it may not be immediately clear who was liable, or many parties could be to blame. The trustworthy and skilled Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will perform a full investigation into your injuries and make certain that every party that caused you harm is held responsible for their careless behavior.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Neosho, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional disobeys the standard of care, which is how a competent doctor in the same field and same geographic location would have addressed your health issue. Our Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that occur in all sorts of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice suits related to outpatient treatment. More or Less 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed every year. Diagnosing medical issues early on is critical in realizing the most favorable results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can result in a delay to the care you seriously require to become healthier, or can lead to improper treatment that exacerbates your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most life-threatening health conditions, such as:

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

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most common medical malpractice claim when it comes to inpatient treatment. There are at least 4,000 surgical mistakes nationwide each year, and frighteningly, the most common example is performing surgery on an erroneous organ. Other instances can include accidental cuts, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like instruments remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to address difficulties emerge after the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the U.S. 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 not identifying interactions with other drugs.

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

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs an estimated $210 billion every year. John Hopkins Medicine surveyed 2,106 doctors and found that physicians themselves think that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is not needed, including:

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

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

Birth Injuries

On average, 6 to 8 out of 1,000 children born in the United States suffer a significant birth injury each year. Not properly observing the baby throughout birth, not appropriately using birthing procedures or not diagnosing a health issue of the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical malpractice that can result in long-term or lifelong consequences.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act created a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to safeguard and ensure their physical, emotional and social well-being. When a nursing home or its staff does not ensure those rights and the person you love is consequently hurt, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them responsible.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

We all have a fundamental right to make choices for ourselves. When a medical professional fails to inform you of risks, or fails to obtain your consent before treatment, it is an egregious breach of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen it all. We know the devastating consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's thoughtlessness can cause, and the exasperation and grief that accompanies learning that your trust was betrayed. We hold negligent doctors to blame and deliver our Neosho, MO clients the maximum financial recovery they are owed and that they require 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. Call our medical malpractice lawyers in Neosho, MO right away 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 Neosho, 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 suits are notoriously tough to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, tenacity and prowess to secure you the best possible financial recovery you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Start working on your claim right away
• Connect you with trusted and capable doctors to finally get you the medical treatment you are owed
• Carry out a full investigation, including procuring medical records, expert testimony and taking depositions of the defendant
• Consult with our network of Neosho, MO medical experts to establish standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the care you were given was substandard and prove negligence
• Offer thoughtful, wise and straightforward legal advice
• Keep you informed throughout your lawsuit 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 your energy on recovering
• Work with with economic experts to ascertain exactly how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to secure 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 Neosho, MO does not have access to the resources and legal knowledge to oppose the expensive defense teams of doctors and large hospitals. That is why our Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We charge no attorneys fees until we get you the maximum compensation you are owed. We have dedicated our careers to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Neosho, MO have access to the highest standard of legal advocacy, one that matches and exceeds that of large hospitals. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to abolish every obstacle standing between you and justice.

Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake carried out by medical professional constitutes malpractice. In order to be awarded compensation for substandard treatment in Neosho, MO, you must conclusively show four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you demonstrate that:

1. A doctor-patient relationship was intiated. This means proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is typically not difficult to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was breached the standard of care. You need to be able to demonstrate that a competent doctor in the same practice area, in the same geographical location treating the same medical problem, would not have made the same error.
3. The doctor’s violation of the standard of care directly caused you harm. This is often hard to prove, as patients being treated by a physician are usually already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. Examples include physical pain, impairment, additional medical costs, 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 claim, according to Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a legally qualified healthcare provider that opines that a) the doctor did not provide the care that a prudent healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the failure contributed to the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of experienced and qualified medical connections in Neosho and throughout Missouri who will help confirm your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you recover generally falls into two categories: economic damages, which seek to compensate you for the financial loss you have experienced because of a physician's substandard care; and noneconomic damages, which look 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 carry out the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, for example:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical therapy
    • Medication expenses
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or required 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 dime 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 two important details. 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 put into law Senate Bill 239 in an effort to decrease insurance premiums for medical negligence. The bill set "damage caps" on how much you can be awarded in a medical malpractice case 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? | Neosho, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are higher because they affect your ability to carry out basic tasks 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 says that catastrophic injuries are:

• 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 Neosho, MO?

If you or a family member were hurt by a doctor's substandard care in Neosho, MO, it is essential to reach out to medical malpractice lawyers at once. 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, 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 your claim. There are three key 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 someone you care about was a minor on the date of the negligent, you have until their 20th birthday.

There is no time to wait. Call the Burger Law Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately. We get working on your case right away and do not let up 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 demonstrate the full extent of your damages. Call Burger Law's Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life turned upside down because a doctor gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in the Region. We fight hard for our clients and work around the clock 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 hospitals abuse your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Neosho, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.