Missouri Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice is the act in which a doctor, surgeon, or other licensed healthcare provider acts negligently, causing injury or death in a patient. Patients expect a timely diagnosis of a medical problem along with proper treatment. In some cases a delay in diagnosis may have serious consequences to the patient and may affect their quality of life. According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 225,000 people die each year due to iatrogenic causes (caused by a doctor’s treatment, diagnosis or manner.) This has become the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer.

A competent medical malpractice lawyer who understands medical problems and medical laws is critical to help a claim reach the courts in the fastest, most accurate and complete way possible. A skilled medical malpractice lawyer will work with the hospital system & medical legal system to find out what your rights and legal options are, so you can receive just compensation to pay for your expenses. With an attorney by your side, you will also be able to concentrate on healing and moving on with your life, rather than dealing with insurance companies, the hospital’s or doctor’s attorneys, and more.

Medical malpractice claims are extremely expensive to investigate and litigate. Fortunately, the medical malpractice lawyers at Schultz Legal Group can evaluate your claim and bear all costs associated with its facilitation through the civil justice system. Our clients are never billed for these costs unless our lawyers recover on their behalf. Working with a Missouri medical malpractice lawyer at our firm is an experience which will change your life.

Have you been the victim of medical malpractice? Contact our offices today!