Medical Malpractice and Negligence are two different suits, but they often overlap in court. To break them down in a general manner, a medical malpractice suit involves a trained medical professional, while negligence pertains to a professional caregiver who does not have full medical training. Another aspect of these suits looks at what actually occurs. […]
As society progresses and the medical profession becomes less focused on the individual and more aligned with the corporate world there has been a steady increase in malpractice suits. In business there’s a built in tolerance for failure. Unfortunately, when it comes to medicine that failure impacts someone’s life. We need look no further than […]
Most people think that the majority of medical malpractice claims are the result of doctors or hospital staff acting negligently and making mistakes. That's only partially true. Most of them involve diagnosing their patients incorrectly. Those cases of misdiagnosis can result in both injury and death. Patient Misdiagnosis and Injury Did you know that 34% of […]
Birth injury cases may not happen all the time near St. Louis, but they happen often enough that a Missouri State appelate court saw fit to increase payouts from insurance companies. The court ruled that because there were two human lives that were impacted as a result of negligence, the doctor was liable for them […]
When you have to go to the emergency room because of an injury, you have the right to expect a high standard of care. Yet, all over Missouri, malpractice still occurs. There are those who go to the ER to get help, and they end up in even worse condition as a result. In many […]
Perhaps you have family and friends assuring you that you have a valid medical malpractice case. They're urging you to file a lawsuit, but you're just not sure. This area of the law can be confusing, and these types of cases are hard to win. Let's talk about what's required in order for you to […]
When a cancer diagnosis is delayed, that can be devastating for the patient and the family. It can potentially steal priceless years away from them because it means that the patient’s treatment was also delayed. If this is the situation you’re currently in, it’s so important that you learn more about your rights as a […]
People file hundreds of medical malpractice cases in Missouri every year. But not all of them are valid, and one of the reasons for that is because there was a failure to prove breach of duty. If you're considering filing a medical malpractice case, we want to make sure that you're informed about what breach […]
If you think you might have a valid medical malpractice case, it's so important to talk with a lawyer who can guide you. Sadly, a lot of people think they have medical malpractice lawsuits, but they really don't. We'd like to help you determine the best way to tell. Cases That are Not Medical Malpractice […]
When you've been injured in a medical malpractice case, your first thought may be to talk with an attorney and file a lawsuit. While that might be exactly what you need to do, there is so much you should know about medical liability before you proceed. What is Medical Liability? Medical liability means that the […]
