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(314) 500-HURTMisdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose in Medical Malpractice Claims. A correct and timely diagnosis is one of
the most important aspects of getting a patient proper treatment. Every year in the United States, an estimated 12 million are misdiagnosed, and 40,000 to 80,000 people die from resulting complications. If a
doctor diagnosed you or a loved one incorrectly or failed to diagnose you, you may have a medical malpractice case. At Burger Law, we have over 30 years of experience holding negligent doctors accountable in Missouri and Illinois and always get great results for our clients. If you were caused further injury because a doctor did not diagnose a condition correctly, call our
medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
Technically, anybody can file a lawsuit for virtually any perceived wrongdoing. Whether or not your claim will be
successful depends on the specifics of your case, as well as the skill of your malpractice lawyer. In a misdiagnosis medical malpractice claim, there will typically be two main points of contention:
As part of a medical malpractice claim, you must have expert testimony establishing the standard of care in your
case. The expert should be in the same field as the doctor you are suing and should practice in the same
geographical region. It would be unwise to have a neurologist in Chicago testify against a family doctor in Flint
Hill, MO, because neurologists and family doctors have different specialties and would not necessarily be expected
to diagnose or treat a condition in the same way. Additionally, doctors in different communities may follow
different guidelines. Burger Law works with a network of trusted doctors and medical experts throughout Missouri and
Illinois to establish negligence in medical malpractice cases.
Burger Law’s medical malpractice lawyers have offices in Chicago and St. Louis and serve the injured everywhere in
Missouri and Illinois. We trust doctors when we are at our most vulnerable. When they violate the standard of care
and don’t give you the treatment you deserve, Burger Law will stand by your side and help you get maximum
compensation for your injuries. Our consultation and initial investigation are free, so there is no risk in calling
us to discuss your case. Call our medical malpractice lawyers today at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
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Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
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