Medical Malpractice Lawyers Warren County, Missouri

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Warren County, Missouri. If you or a loved one were hurt because a doctor did not offer you the competent treatment that you deserved, call Burger Law straight away at (314) 500-HURT or complete our online form. Our medical malpractice lawyers always get the best possible financial recoveries for our clients in Warren County and throughout Missouri.

You do not have to pay because a doctor, medical institution or other healthcare professional in Warren County, MO did not respect your health. When we get medical care, we do so believing that we are placing our health — and sometimes 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 talented Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law to win you justice and full financial compensation. Not only are we compassionate and committed to the injured in Warren 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 are persistent and will not take anything but the best possible compensation. Negligent health care can have catastrophic, life-long consequences, and in the dire cases can even cause wrongful death.

In our 30 years of experience fighting back against bullies and getting great results for the injured, we have secured our clients over $175 million in verdicts and settlements. If you or someone you care about has been harmed by a thoughtless physician in Warren County, MO, reach out to Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers right away at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.

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Medical Malpractice Statistics | Warren County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Data from John Hopkins Medicine found that 10 percent of all deaths in the United States are because of medical error. Just one percent of doctors account for almost 33 percent of medical malpractice claims. 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 33 percent of medical malpractice cases end with the plaintiff collecting compensation. Still, between 2009 and 2018 a full $631.11 million was awarded in medical malpractice claims. You need dedicated and seasoned Missouri medical malpractice lawyers to ensure you recover the great financial recovery you deserve.

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

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

Malpractice cases are typically complex; it may not be immediately clear who was liable, or many people might be responsible. The trusted and talented Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will perform a full investigation into your injuries and ensure that every party that caused you injuries is held responsible for their thoughtless behavior.

Examples of Medical Malpractice in Warren County, MO

Medical negligence transpires when a healthcare professional violates the standard of care, which is how a competent doctor in the same practice area and same geographic location would have treated your health issue. Our Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen that occur in many different ways:

Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis

This is the most frequent reason for medical malpractice claims that occur in outpatient treatment. More or Less 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed annually. Catching medical issues early on is crucial in getting the best possible outcome for a patient. A misdiagnosis, or failing to diagnose, can cause a delay to the care you seriously need to get better, or can result in inappropriate care that compounds 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 cardiac events
• 13.5 percent for infections

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are the most frequent medical malpractice claim related to in-hospital care. There are a minimum of 4,000 surgical mistakes in the United States each year, and frighteningly, the most common instance is performing surgery on the wrong body part. Other examples can include accidental incisions, anesthesia errors, foreign objects like scissors remaining inside the patient, infections or failure to treat problems surface 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 taking a record of the patient's allergies, giving the wrong medication, giving an incorrect dosage or failing to recognize interactions with other drugs.

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

Unnecessary Care

Unnecessary medical care costs roughly $210 billion annually. John Hopkins Medicine surveyed 2,106 physicians and learned that doctors themselves believe that 15 to 30 percent of medical care is unnecessary, including:

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

Unneeded 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 experience a significant birth injury Annually. Not correctly observing the infant throughout birth, not appropriately using birthing techniques or not identifying a health condition of the mother during pregnancy are all instances of medical malpractice that can lead to long-term or permanent consequences.

Nursing Home Negligence

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act created a Bill of Rights for nursing home residents meant to shield and guarantee their physical, emotional and social health. When a nursing home or its staff neglects those rights and your family member is harmed as a result, the medical malpractice lawyers of Burger Law will hold them liable.

Failure to Inform or Lack of Consent

We all have an inherent right to make decisions for ourselves. When a physician fails to inform you of risks, or does not acquire your consent before a procedure, it is a horrible infringement on your rights.

At Burger Law, our Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers have seen it all. We know the horrible consequences a healthcare professional's or institution's thoughtlessness can cause, and the exasperation and sorrow that comes with finding out that your trust was broken. We hold negligent doctors liable and get our Warren County, MO clients the best possible compensation they deserve and need to move on and fully recover. Our medical malpractice lawyers also have vast medical comprehension and will be able to identify precisely how your doctor violated the standard of care. Contact our medical malpractice lawyers in Warren County, MO at once at (314) 500-HURT.

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Medical Malpractice Cases Won

Take a look at the following links to see some of the recent successes Burger Law's medical malpractice lawyers have gotten for our clients in Warren 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

What Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Missouri Can Do For You

Medical malpractice claims are notoriously hard to win. That is why you need exceptional medical malpractice lawyers that have the experience, knowledge, persistence and prowess to win you the maximum compensation you know you are owed. When you hire us, our Missouri medical malpractice lawyers:

• Get to work on your case immediately
• Connect you with trustworthy and capable physicians to finally get you the medical attention you need
• Perform a complete investigation, including procuring medical records, professional testimony and taking official statements from the defendant
• Consult with our network of Warren County, MO medical experts to establish standard of care in your case, demonstrate how the treatment you were provided with was not up to the standard and prove negligence
• Offer empathetic, knowledgeable and dependable legal counsel
• 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
• Handle every legal aspect of your case so you can spend your energy on healing
• Work with with economic experts to exactly value your damages
• Negotiate with the insurance adjusters to get you a full 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 the average person in Warren County, MO does not have the resources and legal know-how to counter the expensive defense teams of doctors and large insurance companies. That is why our Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We charge no attorneys fees until we get you the maximum financial recovery you deserve. We have committed our careers to making certain that the injured and vulnerable in Warren County, MO have access to the highest standard of legal advocacy, one that matches and eclipses that of large insurance companies. Our medical malpractice lawyers always work to remove every obstacle standing between you and justice.

What You Need in a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every mistake carried out by healthcare providers amounts to malpractice. In order to get compensation for improper care in Warren County, MO, you must conclusively show four things. Your medical malpractice lawyers from Burger Law will help you prove 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 usually very easy to prove.
2. The doctor or healthcare provider was negligent. You need to be able to demonstrate that a competent medical professional in the same practice area, in the same geographical location caring for the same medical problem, would not have committed the same error.
3. The doctor’s negligence directly caused you injured. This can frequently be hard to prove, as patients under a physician's care are customarily already sick or injured.
4. That the injury caused the patient harm that they should be compensated for. Examples 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 legally qualified healthcare provider that states that a) the doctor did not provide the treatment that a careful healthcare provider would have in the same situation, and b) the failure caused the alleged damages. Our medical malpractice lawyers have a large network of accomplished and qualified medical connections in Warren County and throughout Missouri who will help confirm your claim.

What Compensation Can I Collect? | Warren County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The compensation your medical malpractice lawyers will help you receive typically falls into two categories: economic damages, which seek to compensate you for the financial loss you have sustained because of a doctor's substandard care; 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 caused an impairment that does not permit you to conduct the duties of your job anymore
  • Medical bills, for example:
    • Follow up appointments
    • Further procedures
    • Physical rehabilitation
    • Medication costs
    • In-home medical care
    • Assistive devices such as crutches 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 tirelessly until you get every dime that you are owed. We know that you can never really heal from some injuries, but we fight to make certain that you get justice.

Malpractice cases vary from other personal injuries in Missouri in two important aspects. Your medical malpractice lawyers at Burger Law will help you maneuver 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 attempt to reduce insurance premiums for doctor's and hospitals. The bill puts in place "damage caps" on how much compensation 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? | Warren County, MO Medical Malpractice Lawyers

The limits for catastrophic injuries are greater because they impact your ability to carry out daily tasks and to enjoy life. Your Burger Law malpractice lawyers will help you ascertain if your injury can be seen 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 Warren County, MO?

If you or someone you love were hurt by a doctor's negligence in Warren County, MO, it is crucial to reach out to medical malpractice lawyers immediately. While most personal injury cases have a statute of limitation of five years in Missouri, medical malpractice claims only have a statute of limitations 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 your family member was under 18 on the date of the substandard care, you have until their 20th birthday.

There is no time to delay. Contact the Burger Law Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today. We get to work on your case right away and do not let up until you collect full compensation . Delaying could bring complications to your suit and could make it tough for even the best medical malpractice lawyers to show the full scope of your damages. Call Burger Law's Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers immediately at (314) 500-HURT.

No one deserves to have their life disrupted because a physician gave them substandard care. Burger Law's Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers make up the highest- and most-reviewed law firm in Warren County, MO. 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 30 years fighting back against bullies and standing up for the "little guy." We will not let physicians, large hospitals take advantage of your vulnerability. Call Burger Law's Warren County, MO medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form to start on your road to recovery.