Springfield Medical Malpractice Lawyer
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Missouri?
The state of Missouri requires that for every medical malpractice lawsuit,you must prove that a doctor, in performing their duties, failed the prevailing standard of care and this resulted in injury or death.
If you or someone you love has been catastrophically harmed by the negligence of a medical professional, you deserve the chance to seek justice. At Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C., we have been advocating for the rights of wrongfully injured individuals since 1976.
Here are a few reasons why you should call our Springfield medical malpractice attorneys:
- We have won well over $7 billion on behalf of our clients
- Our firm is backed by over 45 years of legal experience
- We work on a contingency fee basis – no recovery, no fee
- We’ve earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
In order to best serve our clients and the community as a whole, our firm will only bring a medical malpractice case against a healthcare professional, doctor, hospital, or other institution if the claim has been fully investigated, reviewed, and validated as being meritorious by a recognized expert in the field. In this way we can prevent filing “frivolous lawsuits.”
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
We all put our lives in the hands of doctors, dentists, and other healthcare providers. Unfortunately, this trust is not always deserved.
Our Missouri medical malpractice attorneys can help you recover the financial compensation you deserve following a medical error such as
- Wrong diagnosis
- Incorrect treatment
- Surgical error
- Emergency room error
- Pharmaceutical error
- Birth injury
- Delay in treatment
- Hospital negligence
We cover all costs for investigating and developing your claim. Any resources used to help us present the strongest case possible will be at our expense until your case is favorably settled. Our firm is fully committed to helping you obtain a maximum settlement or jury award for your serious medical injury.
What is the Statute Of Limitations On Medical Malpractice in Missouri?
According to Missouri statute 516.105, a claimant has up to two years from the date of their injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. In some cases, the statute of limitations may be different; for example, cases involving the negligent or improper implant of a medical device resulting in injury. The laws also make some special exceptions for minor children.
We know what it takes to win. We are not afraid to stand up to big corporations, institutions, and insurance companies on your behalf.
Have Questions?
We Have Answers!
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How long do I have to file a personal injury case in Missouri?Every state has a time limit for how long you have to file a personal injury claim called the statute of limitations. In Missouri, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is five years from the date the injury occurred or could have been reasonably discovered. If you fail to file your personal injury lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires then the defendant will most certainly file a motion to dismiss the case.
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What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers are legal experts dedicated to helping those who have been injured in an accident navigate the complex issues on their road to recovery. They specialize in tort law, protecting the rights of victims and ensuring they receive compensation for their suffering.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Recent Case Victories
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$6.7 Billion Big Tobacco Settlement
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$38.0 Million Business Fraud
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$28.9 Million Medical Malpractice
Joint Liability in Medical Negligence Cases
Under Missouri law, a medical professional may be held liable for damages for contributory or comparative negligence. This means that even if you were partially responsible for your own medical illness or failure to properly treat your condition, a doctor may still have some percentage of comparative negligence and be responsible for some damages.
Your damages would simply be reduced by your own percentage of fault. In some cases, there may be more than one healthcare provider at fault. An example of joint liability might be when your general doctor fails to diagnose your medical condition on time, and a specialist fails to treat the advanced condition properly. Both doctors may be held jointly responsible.
Do I Have a Case?
Wondering if you have a medical malpractice case? There are a number of things that factor into whether or not you have a viable case. Note that just because a doctor has made an error does not necessarily mean that he or she is guilty of malpractice. In order for the error to constitute malpractice, it must have resulted in appreciable harm to the patient.
What Sets Us Apart
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A History of DedicationAt Stong-Garner-Bauer we pride ourselves on delivering quality representation that targets the unique needs of your case. Every case has a team of dedicated and experienced individuals working towards the best possible outcome.
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A History of Innovative StrategiesWhen you work with us you get our state-of-the-art technology. Using our modern technology, we can create tests, reconstructions, animations, illustrations, and exhibits in order to explain even the most complicated cases to juries and judges.
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A History of Quality CounselOur team of attorneys is passionate about helping people and has been ranked by their peers and colleagues among the top trial lawyers for the past three generations.
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A History of ExcellenceOur firm was established in 1976 and has a history of obtaining exceptional results. Since opening our firm we have obtained over $7 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients.