Imagine waking up from surgery only to discover that your doctor operated on the wrong knee, removed the wrong kidney or performed a procedure on the entirely wrong side of your body. Unfortunately, these "wrong-site" surgical errors happen more often than you would...
Medical Malpractice
Informed consent in the medical field
Informed consent is a crucial aspect in the medical field. The American Medical Association (AMA) considers it fundamental in both ethics and law. As a patient, you should be adequately informed about a treatment or procedure before it’s administered. Here is what...
4 surgical errors that can cause life-altering injuries
Surgical errors transform routine procedures into disasters. Missouri law provides protections for patients facing these high-stakes medical mistakes. How can these errors impact one's rights? Internal organ perforations While a perforation may occur during surgery,...
Do you need an Affidavit of Merit for a medical malpractice case?
Missouri takes medical negligence seriously. While state law allows victims to sue health care providers, it can be a challenging process. One of the most significant gatekeepers is the Affidavit of Merit, a document you must file shortly after starting a lawsuit....
How do courts decide if a doctor breached the standard of care?
When medical treatment leads to harm, you may wonder how courts decide whether a doctor crossed a legal line. Courts focus on whether the doctor followed the accepted standard of care under the circumstances at the time of treatment. Understanding how judges and...
Can a nurse be liable for mistakes in patient care under?
Nurses play a direct role in patient care, which means their actions can carry legal consequences under Missouri law. When a medical error happens, responsibility does not fall only on doctors or hospitals. In certain situations, Missouri law allows claims based on a...
What are your rights if a doctor misreads your lab results?
A simple mistake in reading your lab results can lead to serious health consequences. You rely on your doctor to interpret your test results accurately and provide proper treatment. When that doesn’t happen, you have legal rights that protect you from the harm caused...
Poor hygiene can signal neglect in long-term care facilities
When a loved one lives in a long-term care facility, you expect them to be safe, comfortable, and clean. Unfortunately, poor hygiene often reveals deeper issues within a facility. When residents look unkempt, wear soiled clothing, or live in unsanitary conditions, it...
Can a pharmacist be liable for a prescription mistake?
Prescription errors do not happen often, but when they do, the results can cause serious harm. A pharmacist must make sure you get the right medication, dosage, and instructions. Missouri law also requires pharmacists to review your records for potential drug...
How do Missouri’s damage caps impact medical malpractice lawsuits?
In Missouri, medical malpractice cases can be significantly affected by damage caps, which limit the compensation plaintiffs can receive. These caps primarily apply to non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. They can influence the outcome of a medical...
