There are important items to consider in filing a medical malpractice case. First, under Missouri law you must have a written opinion from a healthcare provider that the doctor or healthcare provider was negligent and that the negligence caused damage to the patient. There are many doctors who are willing to review cases on behalf of injured parties, but this must be accomplished at or near the time that your lawsuit is filed.

Medical malpractice cases are hot button items in the sense that the law restricts the amount of damages you can recover for non-economic issues. Typically, this is considered to be pain and suffering. There are no limitations on the awards for economic damages such as past and future medical bills and lost wages.

Medical malpractice cases are complex cases and they are generally handled on a contingent fee basis. In addition to the contingent fees, there are the costs of the lawsuit itself which involve the amounts paid to the doctors that testify on behalf of the patient as well as other medical exhibits that are used to explain your case to a jury.

To learn more about medical malpractice in in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, Lincoln County and Warren County, Missouri, contact the law firm of Niedner, Bodeux, Carmichael, Huff, Lenox & Pashos L.L.P. toll free at 1.888.572.2192.

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