Medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by a healthcare provider, resulting in harm, injury, or death to a patient due to substandard treatment. It often involves a deviation from accepted standards of care or imprudent actions. These cases are serious and typically involve significant or permanent injury, or death. Handling such cases requires at least one or two medical experts and an economist to estimate potential loss of earnings and establish monetary damages.

WHY DO I NEED A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY?

An attorney assists you in:

• Assessing if you have a valid claim

• Gathering necessary proof and medical records

• Estimating your claim's value

• Identifying responsible parties

• Interviewing expert witnesses

• Clarifying laws and your rights

• Managing the claim process and court proceedings if required.

How Can We Help You with Your Case?

Our process is straightforward. We begin by meeting with the client and obtaining relevant medical records, including imaging studies and fetal heart monitor strips if necessary. Once we have reviewed the records and determined the case's merit, we consult with an expert in the field. These cases typically involve filing a lawsuit and conducting expert depositions.

How Long Do I Have to File My Claim?

In Illinois and Missouri, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is two years from the date of the incident. However, in Missouri, if ongoing treatment was required and received, the filing deadline can be extended to two years after the last treatment for the related condition.