Category: Medical Malpractice

What You Should Know About Filing A Medical Malpractice Claim

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. […]

Written by on March 10, 2020

Misdiagnosis Is The Leading Cause of Malpractice Suits: What You Should Know

Most medical malpractice lawsuits are filed not because of something that went horribly wrong on the operating table; but because a patient was visiting their doctor and did not get the correct diagnosis. This may be surprising to hear, and it’s hard to believe that so many people are misdiagnosed. But the reality is that […]

Written by on February 25, 2020

Missouri Medical Malpractice Suits Paid Out $78.2 Million in 2018

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 […]

Written by on February 6, 2020

Top Malpractice Causes in an Emergency Situation

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 […]

Written by on September 19, 2019

What to Know Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim

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 […]

Written by on August 13, 2019

Yes, You Can Sue for Malpractice for a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis – What to Know

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 […]

Written by on August 6, 2019

St. Louis Attorney for Birth Injuries – What to Know

Birth injuries can be devastating for families and they have a direct impact on their emotional and financial well-being. What many parents don’t realize is that the injuries their child sustained may have been preventable. That is, the medical staff was at fault for them. Even the best doctors can make mistakes during delivery, but when […]

Written by on August 1, 2019

What is Breach of Duty in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

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 […]

Written by on July 30, 2019

How to Know if Your Case May or May Not Be Medical Malpractice

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 […]

Written by on July 11, 2019