St. Joseph Medical Malpractice Claims Attorneys
Medical malpractice is a leading cause of death in the U.S. It is frightening to think that he doctors and other medical professional you trust to take care of you, your children, and other loved ones, may perform below that basic standard of care and cause harm or even death. If your injuries were the result of medical negligence, you may be able to recover substantial compensation. Our St. Joseph medical malpractice claims attorneys are here to help you understand Missouri’s complicated medical malpractice laws and fight for justice for you.
Responsible Parties in Medical Malpractice
There is a wide range of medical professionals and facilities that can be held responsible for medical negligence. These claims are not limited to doctors and surgeons. Examples of those who can be held responsible for medical malpractice include:
- Physicians
- Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
- Podiatrists
- Chiropractors
- Physical therapists
- Nurses
- Gynecologists
- Obstetricians
- Dentists
- Cosmetic surgeons
- Psychiatrists
- Pharmacists
- Optometrists
- Oncologists
- Orthopedists
- Cardiologists
- Laboratory technicians
- Hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Out-patient facilities
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Mental institutions
- Pharmacies
- Laboratories
- Nursing homes
Time Limits in Medical Malpractice Cases
In any type of lawsuit there is a time limit for filing called the statute of limitations. In Missouri, you have two years from the date of injury to file you medical malpractice lawsuit, in most cases.
If a foreign object was left inside of your body after surgery, you have until two years after the date that you discovered the injury, or should have discovered the injury, to file.
In cases where you injuries were the result of a doctor or other medical professional failing to inform you of test results or failing to adequately explain test results, you have until two years after you discovered or should have discovered the error.
A child who is harmed before they turn 18 has 10 years from the date of injury or until their 20th birthday to file their claim.
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional performs below the accepted standard of care, through act or omission, and causes harm to a patient in the process. Not every poor outcome or death is caused by medical negligence, but in some cases it can be difficult for patients and loved ones to know for sure whether malpractice has occurred.
Part of what our St. Joseph medical malpractice claims attorneys will do is investigate your case to determine if medical malpractice occurred, so that you can make an informed decision about how to proceed.
If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your injuries or the death of a loved one, please do not wait until it is too late to file a claim. Call the St. Joseph medical malpractice claims attorneys of Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
