Medical Negligence

If a medical professional or hospital deviates from their duty to a patient, the result may spell physical, mental and even financial disaster for the patient and his or her family.

Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is hurt or injured as a result of professional negligence (deviation from the standard of care). Types of injuries include hospital errors, failure to diagnose, surgery and anesthesia errors, birth injury or child delivery errors, delayed diagnosis and intervention, nursing errors, nursing home abuse and neglect and more.

At Schlapprizzi PC we are known for our successes in medical malpractice lawsuits and we have a large number of cases for people and families injured by medical negligence. In the last year alone we have achieved results in excess of $3 million.

The Missouri legislature has created laws that make pursuing medical negligence claims difficult. Uniquely, these cases require a written affidavit from a legally qualified healthcare provider that states:

• The defendant deviated from the standard of care.
• That deviation directly caused or contributed to cause the damage.

Generally, a medical malpractice lawsuit must be filed within two years. However, there are many exceptions and nuances to this time limitation, especially with regard to the injury of a child, making it essential to seek the advice of a lawyer familiar with this type of complex claim.

Click here to see some of our recent medical malpractice verdicts and settlements.