StSt. Louis Medical Malpractice Lawyers 

When Trust is Broken, We Fight for Justice

When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes harm instead of healing, you deserve justice. Our experienced St. Louis medical malpractice lawyers are here to hold those responsible accountable while securing the compensation you need to move forward. 

Contact DM Injury Law today for a free consultation. We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win.

Medical Malpractice Case Results

If the medical team that you trusted with your care neglected you or made poor decisions with your treatment, you deserve compensation and justice. Our STL medical mistakes lawyers and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists will help you seek the settlement you’re owed.

Take a look at some successful case results involving medical negligence:

• $1,750,000: We secured this result for the family of an elderly woman who died while riding in a medical transport vehicle.
• $1,100,000: We secured this settlement for the wrongful death of a fetus due to medical negligence.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice Accidents

There are many ways a medical professional can harm you. If you are the victim of any of these negligent actions, please call our attorneys for a free consultation:

Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

When doctors fail to identify a condition correctly, you might get the wrong treatment or delayed care. This can make your condition worse or even lead to death. Commonly misdiagnosed issues include cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and infections.

Surgical Errors

Surgical mistakes can be life-threatening. These mistakes include operating on the wrong body part, leaving tools inside, or damaging organs. These errors can cause serious complications, infections, longer recovery, or more surgeries.

Anesthesia Errors

Anesthesia requires careful attention to avoid complications. Errors with anesthesia, such as giving too much or too little or not monitoring patients, can lead to serious harm or death.

Medication Errors

Mistakes with medications, like giving the wrong drug, wrong dose, or ignoring allergies, can be dangerous or even deadly.

Birth Injuries

Negligent care during pregnancy or delivery can harm both mothers and babies. Injuries like cerebral palsy or brain damage may happen without proper monitoring and timely action.

Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim

Are you unsure if your injury qualifies for a medical malpractice claim? Here are the 4 things that your case needs to meet in order to seek compensation:

1. Duty of Care: A doctor-patient relationship must exist, establishing that the healthcare provider has a responsibility to provide care to the patient.
2. Breach of Duty: In order for the healthcare provider to have breached duty, their actions or lack of actions must not have met the accepted medical standards. We can rely on testimonies from medical experts for a third-party observation.
3. Causation: There must be a direct link between their negligence and your injury, specifically caused by the provider’s negligence.
4. Damages: You must have suffered losses because of your injuries. This can include medical bills, pain and suffering, and other burdens.

Contact our medical negligence lawyers that serve St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois, if you suspect you were the victim of low-quality care.

What Should I Do After a Medical Accident?

Do you think you’re the victim of medical malpractice? Here’s what you should do:

1. Seek Medical Attention: Get treatment from a different healthcare provider. Our law firm can connect you with trusted professionals in the St. Louis area who can give you the care you need.
2. Obtain Medical Records: Ask for copies of all of your medical records, including tests, lab results, treatment plans, and more. This can be used as evidence in your negligence case.
3. Document Your Experience: Keep a journal of this incident. Make notes of times, dates, conversations, and other details that can be useful in your claim.
4. Consult a Lawyer: Contact an experienced med mal attorney in St. Louis to discuss your legal options.

What Compensation Can I Seek in a Med Mal Claim?

If you became ill or injured due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to substantial financial recovery, including:

Economic Damages

• Medical bills (including future treatment)
• Prescription costs
• Long-term care (including equipment)
• Rehab and therapy costs
• Lost income due to not working

Non-Economic Damages

• Pain and suffering
• Depression and anxiety
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of independence

Is There a Cap for Medical Malpractice Claims in Missouri and Illinois? 

In Missouri, yes. Missouri law has specific caps for non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. These amounts adjust annually for inflation. Section 538.210.8 of Missouri Senate Bill 239 states a 2025 cap of:

• $473,444 for personal injury claims.
• $828,529 for catastrophic injuries (permanent disability or brain damage).

Illinois has no caps, as it was found unconstitutional to place caps on non-economic damages in the case of Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in 2010.

How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Missouri and Illinois?

You may not have as much time as you think to file claims in Missouri and Illinois, especially if your injury has slowed you down.

Missouri

According to RSMo Section 516.105, you have 2 years to file a medical malpractice claim in Missouri. However, there are a few exceptions to the law:

• Minors: If the injured patient was under 18, they have until their 20th birthday to file a claim.
• Discovery of the Injury: If the injury/condition is delayed, the two-year time limit is paused. However, you only have 10 years to “discover” the injury,

Illinois

• According to 735 ILCS 5, medical malpractice claims must also be filed within 2 years of discovery or when the harm should have been reasonably identified.
• Statute of Repose: A lawsuit cannot be filed more than 4 years after the medical error occurred, even if the injury wasn’t discovered right away.
• Minors: Minors have until the age of 8 or 8 years from the date of the incident (whichever gives more time), per 735 ILCS 5/13-212(b).

There are also exceptions if fraud was a factor in your case. If you have any questions about your injury, please talk to our STL medical malpractice attorney during a free consultation.

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DM Injury Law is here to help you get the treatment and support you need. Whether you received an inaccurate diagnosis or were the victim of botched surgery, we’re on your side.

Contact the best lawyer for medical malpractice in St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois, and set up your free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.our case.

Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results, and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.