Medical Malpractice Lawyers Ozark, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Ozark, Missouri. If you or someone you love were injured because a physician did not offer you the proper care that you were owed, call Burger Law today at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible results for the injured in Ozark and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a doctor, hospital or other medical professional in Ozark, MO disregarded your health. When we get medical care, we do so believing that we are placing our health — and at times even our lives — in capable hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse sickness or harm as a result, trust in the veteran and talented Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to win you justice and full financial compensation. Not only are we empathetic and devoted to the injured in Ozark, MO, but we are more aggressive than the majority of law firms in filing litigation and not waiting around for the liable doctor to take responsibility. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to know that we mean business and will accept nothing but a full financial recovery. Negligent health care can have horrible, permanent consequences, and in the most tragic circumstances can even result in wrongful death.

In our 30 years of experience pushing back against bullies and getting great results for our clients, we have won our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent medical professional in Ozark, MO, call Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Ozark, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that one in ten of all deaths nationwide are because of medical error. Just one percent of physicians are responsible for just about 33 percent of medical malpractice claims. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to continue practicing without any ramifications. 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 receiving compensation. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was paid out in medical malpractice claims. You need committed and veteran Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make sure you receive the full compensation you deserve.

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

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

Malpractice lawsuits are typically intricate; it may not be immediately clear who was to blame, or many parties could be at fault. The trusted and skilled Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will conduct a complete investigation into your case and make sure that each party that caused you harm is held responsible for their thoughtless behavior.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Ozark, MO

Medical negligence takes place when a healthcare professional breaches the standard of care, which is how a competent doctor in the same field and same geographic location would have treated your health problems. Our Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that transpire in all sorts of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most common reason for medical malpractice cases that take place in outpatient treatment. About 12 million people in United States are misdiagnosed every year. Catching health issues early on is critical in getting the most favorable results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can lead to a delay to the care you desperately need to become healthier, or can lead to unsuitable treatment that compounds your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most serious health conditions, such as:

• 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 case when it comes to inpatient treatment. There are at least 4,000 surgical mistakes nationwide annually, and frighteningly, the most common example is performing surgery on an incorrect organ. Other instances can include accidental incisions, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like instruments being left inside the patient, infections or failure to treat difficulties surface after the procedure.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people nationwide die every year because of mistakes when administering medication. Examples can include not knowing a patient's allergies, giving the wrong medication, giving the wrong dosage or not recognizing interactions with other drugs.

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

Unnecessary Care

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

• More than a fifth of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• 11.1 percent of procedures
• Over a fifth of all medical care

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

Birth Injuries

About 6 to 8 out of a thousand children born in the United States suffer a significant birth injury each year. Not correctly monitoring the child during birth, not correctly using birthing procedures or not diagnosing a health issue with the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical malpractice that can lead to long-term or permanent health conditions.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act determined a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to shield and ensure their physical, emotional and social well-being. When a nursing home or its staff does not respect those rights and your family member is consequently hurt, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them accountable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

Everyone has a fundamental right to make decisions for ourselves. When a doctor neglects to inform you of risks, or neglects to obtain your consent before treatment, it is an outrageous infringement on your rights.

At Burger Law, our Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every type of malpractice suit. We know the horrible consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's negligence can cause, and the rage and sorrow that accompanies discovering that your trust was broken. We hold at-fault doctors liable and get our Ozark, MO clients the full financial recovery they deserve and require to move on and be made whole again. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have substantial medical comprehension and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor breached the standard of care. Call our medical malpractice lawyers in Ozark, MO today at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Browse the links below to see some of the recent victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have gotten for our clients in Ozark, 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 exceptional medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, persistence and talent to get you the great compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get started on your case at once
• Connect you with trusted and competent physicians to finally get you the medical care you need
• Perform a complete investigation, including acquiring medical records, professional testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Confer with our network of Ozark, MO medical experts to substantiate standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the treatment you were provided with was substandard and prove negligence
• Offer sympathetic, wise and trustworthy legal direction
• Keep 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
• Oversee every legal aspect of your case so you can focus your energy on healing
• Confer with with economic experts to determine exactly how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance adjusters to secure you the best possible settlement offer
• Take your case in front of a judge and jury when the insurance company does not want to be fair in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that most residents of Ozark, MO does not have the resources and legal savvy to combat the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We accept no attorneys fees until we get you the full financial recovery you are owed. We have dedicated our careers to making sure that the injured and vulnerable in Ozark, MO have access to the highest standard of legal representation, one that matches and eclipses that of large corporations. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to get rid of every hindrance standing between you and justice.

Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake committed by medical institution or physician amounts to malpractice. In order to receive a financial recovery for negligent treatment in Ozark, MO, you must demonstrate 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 usually not difficult to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was negligent. You need to be able to demonstrate that a capable doctor in the same field, in the same geographical location treating the same medical issue, would not have committed the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s negligence directly caused the injury. This is often difficult to prove, as patients being treated by a doctor are generally already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient harm that they need to be compensated for. Examples 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, under Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a a healthcare professional in the same field that states that a) the doctor did not offer the treatment that a prudent healthcare provider would have under the same circumstances, and b) the failure contributed to the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of experienced and qualified medical connections in Ozark and throughout Missouri who will help verify your claim.

What Compensation Can I Receive? | Ozark, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you recover typically falls into two categories: economic damages, which are intended to compensate you for the monetary damages you have experienced owing to a physician's substandard care; 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 an impairment that does not permit you to perform the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical expenses, such as:
    • Subsequent doctors appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Physical therapy
    • Medication expenses
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as crutches 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 around the clock until you get every dollar that you deserve. We know that you can never truly heal from some injuries, but we fight to ensure that your pain and suffering is alleviated.

Malpractice cases vary from other personal injuries in Missouri in two crucial 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 put into law Senate Bill 239 in an effort to reduce insurance premiums for medical liability. The bill enforces "damage caps" on how much you can recover in a medical malpractice suit 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? | Ozark, 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 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"

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

If you or a family member were injured by a healthcare professional's negligence in Ozark, MO, it is vital to call medical malpractice lawyers right away. While most personal injury claims have a statute of limitation of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice suits 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 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 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 love was under 18 on the date of the negligent, you have until they turn 20.

There is no time to wait. Reach out to the Burger Law Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers today. We get started on your case at once and do not stop until you receive maximum compensation . Delaying could create complications your case and could make it tough for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to prove the full scope of your damages. Call Burger Law's Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life turned upside down because a medical professional gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers comprise the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in Ozark, MO. We fight hard for our clients and work relentlessly to get them the great results they need to recover. 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 manipulate your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Ozark, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.