Medical Malpractice Lawyers Pettis County, Missouri

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

You do not have to pay because a physician, medical institution or other healthcare professional in Pettis County, MO disregarded your health. When we seek medical attention, we do so under the assumption 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 consequence, believe in the seasoned and skilled Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to get you justice and the best possible compensation. Not only are we understanding and dedicated to the injured in Pettis County, MO, 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 know that we mean business and will accept nothing but the best possible financial recovery. Negligent health care can have catastrophic, life-long repercussions, and in the worst circumstances can even lead to wrongful death.

In our three decades 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 care about has been injured by a careless medical professional in Pettis County, MO, reach out to Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers straight away at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Pettis County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

A study by John Hopkins Medicine found that 10 percent 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 continue practicing without any repercussions. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold liable doctors responsible, 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 damages. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was paid out in medical malpractice claims. You need dedicated and seasoned Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make certain you receive the best possible compensation you are owed.

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

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

Malpractice cases are often intricate; it may not be immediately clear who was responsible, or many people may be responsible. The trusted and skilled Pettis County, 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 negligent actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Pettis County, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional disobeys 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 Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that happen in myriad ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most common reason for medical malpractice claims that occur in outpatient treatment. Roughly 12 million people in United States are misdiagnosed each year. Diagnosing health problems early on is critical in realizing the most favorable outcome for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can lead to a delay to the treatment you seriously need to become healthier, or can result in improper care that exacerbates your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most grave health conditions, for instance:

• 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 case related to inpatient treatment. There are at least 4,000 surgical mistakes nationwide annually, and frighteningly, the most common source is performing surgery on an incorrect organ. Other examples can include accidental incisions, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like instruments remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to treat problems arising from the procedure.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the United States die annually due 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.

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

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs roughly $210 billion every year. John Hopkins Medicine asked 2,106 doctors and found that physicians themselves are under the impression that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is unnecessary, including:

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

Unneeded care 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 Every year. Not properly monitoring the child during delivery, not appropriately using birthing procedures or not identifying a health problem of the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical malpractice that can result in long-term or lifelong consequences.

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 does not respect those rights and your family member is hurt as a result, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them accountable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

We all have an inherent right to make choices for ourselves. When a doctor fails to inform you of risks, or does not obtain your consent before a procedure, it is an egregious infringement on your rights.

At Burger Law, our Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every category of malpractice lawsuit. We know the destructive repercussions a healthcare professional's or institution's carelessness can cause, and the anger and sorrow that comes with learning that your trust was betrayed. We hold careless doctors accountable and get our Pettis County, MO clients the great compensation they are owed and that they need to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have considerable medical comprehension and will be able to pinpoint how your doctor breached the standard of care. Reach out to our medical malpractice lawyers in Pettis County, MO straight away at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Check out the links below to see some of the latest successes Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have secured for our clients in Pettis 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 lawsuits are notably difficult to win. That is why you need excellent medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, perseverance and talent to get you the full compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Begin working on your claim straight away
• Connect you with trusted and accomplished physicians to finally get you the medical attention you need
• Conduct a comprehensive investigation, including obtaining medical records, expert testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Confer with our team of Pettis County, MO medical experts to ascertain standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the treatment you were provided with was substandard and prove negligence
• Offer empathetic, informed and straightforward legal direction
• Make sure you informed through the duration of your lawsuit so you are not left in the dark and you know everything you need to make the best decision for your family
• Oversee every legal aspect of your case so you can spend your energy on healing
• Confer with with economic experts to ascertain precisely how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to deliver you a full settlement offer
• Take your case in front of a judge and jury when the insurance company does not want to offer what you deserve in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that most residents of Pettis County, MO does not have access to the resources and legal savvy to counter the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We charge no attorneys fees until we get you the best possible compensation you deserve. We have dedicated our careers to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Pettis County, MO have access to the highest form of legal advocacy, one that matches and surpasses that of large hospitals. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to abolish every hindrance standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake carried out by medical professional amounts to malpractice. In order to collect compensation for negligent care in Pettis County, 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 determined. This means proof that you hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to be hired. This is commonly very easy to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was negligent. You need to be able to show that a competent doctor in the same practice area, in the same geographical location caring for the same health condition, would not have made the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s breach of the standard of care directly caused you injured. This can frequently be difficult to prove, as patients under a physician's care are usually already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient harm that they should be compensated for. Examples include physical pain, a disability, additional medical expenses, 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 case, according to Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a legally qualified healthcare provider that states that a) the doctor did not give you the care that a careful healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the negligence caused the alleged injuries. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of experienced and professional medical connections in Pettis County and throughout Missouri who will help back up your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you collect generally falls into two categories: economic damages, which are intended to compensate you for the financial damages you have experienced due to a physician's negligence; and noneconomic damages, which are meant to compensate for the less tangible ways in which your injuries have affected your life:

• Economic damages include:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity if the medical negligence led to a disability that does not allow you to conduct the tasks of your job anymore
  • Medical costs, for instance:
    • Subsequent doctors appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • Medication costs
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs or needed improvements 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 penny that you deserve. We know that you can never fully 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 a couple of key details. Your medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will help you understand 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 diminish insurance premiums for medical negligence. The bill set "damage caps" on how much you can be awarded 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."

What is Catastrophic Injury? | Pettis 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 enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you determine 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"

What is the Statute of Limitations in a Medical Malpractice Claim in Pettis County, MO?

If you or a family member were hurt by a doctor's substandard care in Pettis County, MO, it is imperative to contact medical malpractice lawyers immediately. While most personal injury cases have a time limit of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice lawsuits only have a statute of limitations of two years, under 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 a minor at the time of the malpractice, you have until they turn 20.

There is no time to delay. Get in touch with the Burger Law Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers straight away. We begin working on your case at once and do not let up until you collect full compensation . Delaying could create complications your suit and could make it tough for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to prove the full impacts of your damages. Call Burger Law's Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life disrupted because a medical professional was negligent in their care. Burger Law's Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in the Region. We fight hard for our clients and work tirelessly to get them the great results they need to recover. 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 healthcare professionals, large hospitals exploit your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Pettis County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.