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Class action lawsuits. It seems as if almost every day there is a new lawsuit against a company or service provider. Our firm commonly handles class action lawsuits that involve individuals who were injured or became ill because of a certain product, drug or medical device.
Missouri citizens should be able to seek medical care without fear that their healthcare provider will harm them. Unfortunately, medical negligence happens. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that medication errors, preventable infections, and other preventable harms in hospitals take the lives of 400,000 Americans annually.
There is some degree of risk in every medical procedure or drug prescribed, and it is a doctor’s duty to make patients aware of them prior to treatment whenever possible. When a patient affirms that he or she understands the risks and still wishes to undergo the procedure or take the medication, this is known as “informed consent.”
If you’ve suffered a serious personal injury in St. Louis as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation, including for your pain and suffering. However, damages for pain and suffering can’t be simply added up like an itemized bill.
When a person suffers repeated concussions, the trauma can lead to a severe long-term condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a degenerative disease that causes brain inflammation, and unfortunately, it can only be diagnosed at autopsy. As a result, experts are still trying to understand the extent of its repercussions, but it is associated with post-concussive syndrome, second impact syndrome, and the development of dementia.
If you believe a doctor has made an error while diagnosing or treating you, get a second opinion. A common mistake made in medical malpractice cases is waiting too long to seek a second opinion on their doctor’s treatment or lack of.