Medical Malpractice Lawyers Richmond, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Richmond, Missouri. If you or someone you love were injured because a healthcare professional did not offer you the adequate care that you deserved, call Burger Law right away at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get great results for our clients in Richmond and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a doctor, medical institution or other medical professional in Richmond, MO gave you substandard care. When we get medical treatment, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our health — and occasionally even our lives — in dependable hands. When doctors are negligent and you end up with even worse sickness or injuries as a result, believe in the accomplished and savvy Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to deliver you justice and great financial compensation. Not only are we sympathetic and dedicated to our Richmond, MO clients, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing lawsuits and not waiting around for the at-fault doctor to take accountability. Our medical malpractice lawyers want medical professionals and their insurance company to know that we are serious and will not take anything but a full financial recovery. Negligent health care can have horrible, permanent repercussions, and in the most tragic cases can even result in wrongful death.

In our 30 years of experience pushing back against bullies and getting the best possible results for our clients, we have won our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or someone you love has been hurt by a thoughtless physician in Richmond, 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 | Richmond, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Research by John Hopkins Medicine found that 10 percent of all fatalities nationwide are due to medical error. Just one percent of doctors account for nearly a third of medical malpractice lawsuits. Too often, negligent doctors are permitted to continue practicing without any consequences. But when the state of Missouri does not want to hold at-fault doctors responsible, you can be certain the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will.

In Missouri, less than a third of medical malpractice lawsuits end with the plaintiff collecting damages. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was paid out in medical malpractice lawsuits. You need devoted and seasoned Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to make certain you collect the maximum financial recovery you deserve.

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

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

Malpractice lawsuits are often complicated; it may not be immediately clear who was responsible, or many people could be responsible. The trustworthy and skilled Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will carry out a full investigation into your injuries and ensure that each party that caused you harm is held responsible for their reckless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Richmond, MO

Medical negligence transpires 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 Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that occur in all sorts of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most common reason for medical malpractice lawsuits related to outpatient care. Roughly 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed every year. Catching medical problems early on is key in realizing the best possible results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can cause a delay to the treatment you desperately need to become healthier, or can lead to improper care that exacerbates your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most deadly health conditions, for instance:

• 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 related to inpatient care. There are a minimum of 4,000 surgical errors nationwide each year, and frighteningly, the most common source is operating on the wrong organ. Other instances can include accidental cuts, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like scissors being left inside the patient, infections or failure to treat problems arising from the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people nationwide die each year due to mistakes when administering medication. Examples can include not being aware of a patient's allergies, giving the wrong medication, giving the wrong dosage or neglecting to recognize interactions with other drugs.

Medication errors can also include overprescribing medications. Studies have found that overprescribing is a substantial factor in the opioid crisis in the United States.

Unnecessary Care

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

• 22 percent of prescription medications
• 24.9 percent of medical tests
• More than a tenth of procedures
• Over a fifth of medical treatment in general

Unneeded treatment can lead to surgical errors, 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 properly monitoring the infant throughout birth, not correctly implementing birthing techniques or not identifying a health problem of the mother during pregnancy are all instances of medical malpractice that can cause 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 safeguard and guarantee their physical, emotional and social well-being. When a nursing home institution or staff disregards those rights and the person you love is injured 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 innate right to make decisions for ourselves. When a healthcare professional fails to inform you of risks, or fails to obtain your consent before a procedure, it is an outrageous infringement on your rights.

At Burger Law, our Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen it all. We know the traumatic consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's neglect can cause, and the anger and sorrow that comes with finding out that your trust was betrayed. We hold at-fault doctors to blame and win our Richmond, MO clients the maximum financial recovery they deserve and 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. Call our medical malpractice lawyers in Richmond, MO straight away at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Take a look at the links below to see several of the latest victories Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have gotten for our clients in Richmond, 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 notably difficult to win. That is why you need exceptional medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, perseverance and skills to get you the best possible compensation you know you deserve. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get started on your case straight away
• Connect you with trustworthy and competent physicians to finally get you the medical care you are owed
• Conduct a comprehensive investigation, including acquiring medical records, qualified testimony and taking depositions of the defendant
• Confer with our team of Richmond, MO medical experts to ascertain standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the care you received was below standard and prove negligence
• Offer sympathetic, wise and straightforward legal advice
• Keep you informed throughout your claim so you are aware of what is going on and 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 recovering
• Work alongside with economic experts to determine exactly how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to win 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 the average person in Richmond, MO does not have the resources and legal comprehension to fight the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. For that reason, our Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us anything until we get you the full compensation you are owed. We have dedicated our lives to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Richmond, MO have access to the highest form of legal advocacy, one that compares with and exceeds that of large insurance companies. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to remove every hurdle standing between you and justice.

Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every error carried out by medical institution or doctor constitutes malpractice. In order to be awarded a financial recovery for negligent treatment in Richmond, MO, you must demonstrate 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 usually very easy to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was negligent. You need to be able to demonstrate that a capable healthcare professional in the same field, in the same geographical location caring for the same medical problem, would not have committed the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s breach of the standard of care directly caused the injury. This is often tough to prove, as patients being treated by a doctor are typically already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. Instances can include physical pain, impairment, additional medical expenses, or loss of future earning potential.

In Missouri, you will also be required to include an “Affidavit of Qualified Healthcare Worker,” within 90 days of filing your case, under Missouri Revised Statute §538.225. This is a written opinion from a legally qualified healthcare provider that opines that a) the doctor did not offer the treatment that a prudent healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the failure caused the alleged harm. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a massive network of accomplished and professional medical connections in Richmond and throughout Missouri who will help corroborate your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you receive usually falls into two categories: economic damages, which are intended to compensate you for the financial damages you have sustained due to a doctor'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 resulted in an impairment that does not permit you to perform the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical costs, for example:
    • 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 relentlessly until you get every dollar that you deserve. We know that you can never really recover from some injuries, but we fight to make certain that you get justice.

Malpractice cases vary from other personal injuries in Missouri in a couple of crucial manners. 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 put into law Senate Bill 239 in an effort to lessen insurance premiums for physicians and hospitals. The bill establishes "damage caps" on how much you can be awarded in a medical malpractice case 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? | Richmond, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are higher because they impact your ability to perform daily tasks and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you ascertain if your injury can be viewed as catastrophic. Senate Bill 239 states 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 Richmond, MO?

If you or a loved one were hurt by a doctor's substandard care in Richmond, MO, it is crucial to contact medical malpractice lawyers at once. While most personal injury cases have a time limit of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice cases only have a statute of limitations of two years, according 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 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 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.

There is no time to delay. Call the Burger Law Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers today. We get working on your case at once and do not let up until you have been fully compensated . Delaying could create difficulties for your suit and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to show the full effects of your damages. Call Burger Law's Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life turned upside down because a doctor was negligent in their care. Burger Law's Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers comprise 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 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 medical professionals, large hospitals take advantage of your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Richmond, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.