• Birth Injury
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Placenta Abruption
  • Preeclampsia
  • Eclampsia
  • Shoulder Dystocia
  • Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
  • Spastic Quadriplegia
• Surgical Negligence
  • Laparoscopic Complications
  • Wrong Site Surgery
• ER Negligence
  • Misdiagnosed Heart Attack
  • Negligent Resuscitation
  • Misdiagnosed Pulmonary Embolism
  • Misdiagnosed Bacterial Pneumonia
  • TSS Toxic Shock Syndrome
• Med Malpractice Resources
  • Choosing
  • Compensation
  • Statutes
  • Types
  • Damages
  • Consent

Missouri Medical Malpractice 101 Overview

The State of Missouri does not recognize any attorney or law firm as being specialized in a specific area of law. However, personal injury law, often called "tort" law, is an area of law that certainly benefits from relevant experience and specialized knowledge on the part of a personal injury lawyer.

Medical malpractice attorneys are lawyers that handle injury cases as the result of medical negligence. Many medical malpractice lawsuits are related to:

• Birth Injuries
• Surgical Negligence
• Emergency Room Negligence
• Medical Malpractice Resources

Medical malpractice can be a challenging area of law. Many personal injury attorneys try to take settlements offered by the insurance company, which may not be in the best interest of the client. Insurance companies want to offer the lowest possible amount to resolve a claim, especially if the doctor or medical facility they cover is culpable.

This medical malpratice information center was created to help you understand some of the most common questions related to medical negligence lawsuits, including:

• Choosing a Medical Malpractice Attorney
• How Medical Injury Attorneys Are Compensated
• Statue of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Cases
• Types of Malpractice Cases
• Types of Damages (Compensation)
• Informed Consent

Millikan Wright LLC has experience in complex medical malpractice cases. Our results demonstrate our committment to helping families recover and heal from an injury or wrongful death. We work only on a contingency fee basis, which means no cost to you until we secure a financial settlement. If we do not win the case, we absorb the entire cost. To arrange a no-cost consultation and learn how you may be entitled to compensation, contact us online or call our personal injury lawyers at 877.621.0622 (314.621.0622 in St. Louis).