Medical Malpractice Lawyers Sedalia, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Sedalia, Missouri. If you or a loved one were injured because a physician did not give you the adequate treatment that you were owed, call Burger Law straight away at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get great results for the injured and vulnerable in Sedalia and throughout Missouri.

You should not have to pay because a physician, medical institution or other healthcare professional in Sedalia, MO gave you substandard care. When we seek medical treatment, we do so under the assumption that we are placing our health — and occasionally even our lives — in competent hands. When doctors are negligent , leaving you with even worse sickness or harm as a result, trust in the seasoned and knowledgeable Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to get you justice and great financial compensation. Not only are we understanding and dedicated to our Sedalia, MO clients, but we are more aggressive than most law firms in filing lawsuits and not waiting around for the negligent doctor to take responsibility. Our medical malpractice lawyers want healthcare professionals and their insurance company to realize that we are serious and will accept nothing but a full financial recovery. Negligent health care can have horrible, permanent repercussions, and in the dire circumstances can even lead to wrongful death.

In our three decades of experience fighting back against bullies and getting the best possible results for the injured, we have secured our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a negligent physician in Sedalia, 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 | Sedalia, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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

In Missouri, less than 33 percent of medical malpractice lawsuits end with the plaintiff being awarded damages. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was awarded in medical malpractice cases. You need committed and accomplished Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to ensure you are awarded the great financial recovery you are owed.

Who Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Sedalia, MO Can Hold Accountable in Your Claim

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

Malpractice suits are frequently intricate; it may not be immediately clear who was to blame, or many parties may be to blame. The dependable and skilled Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will carry out a complete investigation into your injuries and ensure that every party that caused you harm is held responsible for their thoughtless actions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Sedalia, MO

Medical negligence happens when a healthcare professional breaks the standard of care, which is how a capable doctor in the same field and same geographic location would have treated your health problems. Our Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that occur in a variety of ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice claims that take place in outpatient care. About 12 million people in U.S. are misdiagnosed annually. Catching health issues early on is crucial in attaining the best possible results for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can lead to a delay to the care you seriously need to become healthier, or can cause improper treatment that exacerbates your illness or injury. Three-quarters of misdiagnoses are failing to diagnose some of the most severe health conditions, for instance:

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

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most frequent medical malpractice case when it comes to inpatient care. There are a minimum of 4,000 surgical mistakes in the U.S. every year, and frighteningly, the most common instance is performing surgery on an incorrect body part. Other examples can include accidental incisions, anesthesia mistakes, foreign objects like sponges being left inside the patient, infections or failure to address complications emerge after the surgery.

Medication Errors

An estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people in the United States die every year owing 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 major contributor to the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs roughly $210 billion each year. John Hopkins Medicine surveyed 2,106 doctors and learned that doctors themselves think that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is not needed, including:

• 22 percent of prescription medications
• Almost a quarter of medical tests
• More than one-tenth of procedures
• 20.6 percent of all medical treatment

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

Birth Injuries

Roughly 6 to 8 out of 1,000 children born in the United States experience a significant birth injury each year. Not appropriately observing the child during delivery, not appropriately utilizing birthing procedures or not diagnosing a health issue of the mother during pregnancy are all examples of medical negligence that can lead to 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 protect and ensure their physical, emotional and social well-being. When a nursing home institution or staff shirks those rights and your family member is harmed as a result, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them accountable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

We all have a fundamental right to make choices for ourselves. When a healthcare institution does not inform you of risks, or neglects to obtain your consent before a procedure, it is an egregious breach of your rights.

At Burger Law, our Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers have experience with every category of malpractice claim. We know the terrible consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's carelessness can cause, and the rage and sorrow that accompanies learning that your trust was broken. We hold careless doctors to blame and get our Sedalia, MO clients the great financial recovery they are owed and that they require to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have vast medical comprehension and will be able to determine precisely how your doctor breached the standard of care. Get in touch with our medical malpractice lawyers in Sedalia, MO at once at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Check out the following links to see some of the recent successes Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have secured for our clients in Sedalia, 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 notably tough to win. That is why you need stellar medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, perseverance and talent to win you the full financial recovery you know you are owed. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get to work on your claim straight away
• Connect you with honest and competent doctors to finally get you the medical attention you need
• Conduct a complete investigation, including collecting medical records, qualified testimony and taking depositions of the defendant
• Work with our network of Sedalia, MO medical experts to substantiate standard of care in your case, show how the care you received was substandard and prove negligence
• Offer sympathetic, wise and dependable legal direction
• Make sure you informed throughout your suit so you are not left in the dark and you have all the information you need to make the best decision for your family
• Manage every legal aspect of your case so you can focus your energy on healing
• Consult with with economic experts to ascertain exactly how much your claim is worth
• Negotiate with the insurance company to deliver you the best possible settlement offer
• Take your case to trial when the insurance company does not want to be fair in mediation

At Burger Law, we know that most people in Sedalia, MO does not have access to the resources and legal know-how to fight the high-priced defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers operate on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay us any fees until we get you the great financial recovery you deserve. We have devoted our lives to ensuring that the injured and vulnerable in Sedalia, MO have access to the highest form of legal representation, one that rivals and exceeds that of large corporations. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to remove every hindrance standing between you and justice.

Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every error carried out by healthcare providers amounts to malpractice. In order to get compensation for substandard treatment in Sedalia, MO, you must conclusively show four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you prove that:

1. A doctor-patient relationship existed. This means 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 violated the standard of care. You need to be able to prove that a competent medical professional in the same field, in the same geographical location caring for the same medical problem, would not have made the same mistake.
3. The doctor’s violation of the standard of care directly caused you harm. This is often tough to prove, as patients being treated by a physician are normally already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient damages. Instances can include physical pain, impairment, additional medical bills, or loss of future earning potential.

In Missouri, you will also be required to offer 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 a healthcare professional in the same field that states that a) the doctor did not provide the treatment that a prudent healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the negligence caused the alleged harm. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a wealth of accomplished and professional medical connections in Sedalia and throughout Missouri who will help substantiate your claim.

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

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you get usually falls into two categories: economic damages, which look to compensate you for the monetary 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 impacted your life:

• Economic damages include:
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning capacity if the medical negligence led to an impairment that does not allow you to carry out the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical expenses, for example:
    • Subsequent doctors appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Physical therapy
    • Medication costs
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as crutches 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 around the clock until you get every dollar that you deserve. We know that you can never really recover 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 a couple of 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 passed Senate Bill 239 in an effort to reduce insurance premiums for medical liability. The bill establishes "damage caps" on how much compensation 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? | Sedalia, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are higher because they impact your ability to carry out daily tasks and to find enjoyment in life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you ascertain if your injury can be considered 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 Sedalia, MO?

If you or someone you care about were hurt by a medical professional's negligence in Sedalia, MO, it is essential to contact medical malpractice lawyers at once. 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, according 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 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 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 someone you love was under 18 on the date of the malpractice, you have until they turn 20.

Do not wait. Get in touch with the Burger Law Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers now. We begin working on your case at once and do not rest until you have been fully compensated . Waiting could bring complications to your case and could make it difficult for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to demonstrate the full consequences of your damages. Call Burger Law's Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life upended because a physician gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in the Midwest. We fight hard for our clients and work relentlessly 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 Sedalia, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.