Medical malpractice can occur in various situations, from surgical errors to misdiagnoses. When medical professionals fail to provide the standard of care that is expected of them, patients can suffer injuries. In such cases, you may hold multiple parties liable for the harm incurred due to medical negligence. Speak with a lawyer for a thorough assessment of your claim to understand your best legal options to obtain compensation.
The lawyers at Goza & Honnold can help investigate your medical malpractice case to obtain evidence of negligence and determine the parties responsible for the harm you have suffered. The parties you can sue for medical malpractice may include many professions and entities, such as physicians, surgeons, nurses, and hospitals, among others. As locally and nationally recognized trial lawyers, we have a reputation for success and have helped other clients like you recover significant compensation for injuries caused by medical malpractice.
Who Can Be Liable for Medical Malpractice?
When it comes to medical malpractice cases, the liable parties can vary depending on the circumstances of the case. Generally, anyone involved in providing medical care to the patient can be at-fault for medical malpractice. This may include one or more of the following parties:
- Physicians: Doctors are responsible for properly diagnosing and treating their patients. If a doctor fails to provide the standard of care and causes harm, the doctor may be held liable for damages incurred by the patient.
- Nurses: Nurses play a critical role in patient care, including administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and providing support to patients. If a nurse fails to provide proper care and injures a patient, the nurse may be at fault for medical malpractice.
- Hospitals: Hospitals are responsible for ensuring their staff provides quality care to patients. If a hospital fails to implement proper policies and procedures or inadequately supervises its staff, it may be liable for medical malpractice.
- Other medical professionals: Physical therapists, pharmacists, radiologists, and other professionals involved in a patient’s treatment who failed to uphold adequate care may also be responsible for damages.
The lawyers at Goza & Honnold can investigate the details of your case and seek to obtain evidence of liability. We work with medical experts to evaluate your claim, providing all strengths and weaknesses. Experts review medical records and other available evidence to testify to the jury about whether the medical professional deviated from standard practices, and whether medical malpractice caused your injuries.
Missouri Medical Malpractice Liability Laws
It is not uncommon for multiple parties to be involved in a medical malpractice case. For example, if a surgeon performed a procedure incorrectly, the hospital where the surgery was performed may also be liable if it failed to properly train the team or supervise the surgery.
Additionally, if a nurse administered the wrong medication, both the nurse and the hospital may be liable for injuries. However, when a medical malpractice case involves numerous contributing parties, they may only be responsible for their share of damages. This means that the total amount of compensation awarded may be divided among the liable parties depending on the degree of fault.
Mo. Rev. Stat. §537.067 states that if a liable party is found to be 51% or more responsible, then they will be jointly liable for damages. If a liable party is found to be less than 51% liable, then that party will only be responsible for its percentage of fault.
Speak With the Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Goza & Honnold
Proving liability in a medical malpractice case can be complex, especially when more than one party contributed to your injuries. The lawyers at Goza & Honnold may review your medical records, work with medical experts, and conduct a thorough investigation to identify all the parties that may be named in a medical malpractice case.
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