Justice for Medical Malpractice Cases

Doctors and nurses are only human, but their mistakes have devastating consequences. Our top-rated medical malpractice lawyers see the physical, emotional and financial damages left for patients — that’s why we fight to right wrongs through medical malpractice cases.

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Malpractice Explained

To establish a case, you must demonstrate that a medical professional or institution acted negligently, resulting in injury. Our Missouri and Illinois medical malpractice attorneys will help you prove four elements in court:

Duty of Care: The healthcare provider had a responsibility to provide reasonable care.
Breach of Duty: The provider failed to meet the standard of care.
Causation: The breach of duty directly caused the patient’s injury or harm.
Damages: The patient suffered damages physically, emotionally or financially.

At-Fault Parties

In a medical malpractice case, the at-fault parties would be all personnel who established a duty of care to the victim. Medical care often involves a team of professionals, meaning it’s common to name multiple defendants in medical malpractice cases.

At-fault parties may include:

Doctors
Nurses
Surgeons
Anesthesiologists
Hospitals
Healthcare Facilities
Pharmaceutical Companies
Pharmacists

Categories of Medical Malpractice

Birth Injuries

Harm may be done in life’s most delicate moments. Whether due to a lack of intervention or improper care, birth injuries may leave lifelong scars for children and their families.

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Surgical Errors

Errors such as operating on the wrong site or leaving surgical equipment behind may result in complications that only a top-rated medical malpractice lawyer can resolve.

Misdiagnosis

A misdiagnosis may lead to improper medical care, delayed treatment or no treatment at all. When this causes severe harm, victims may have a claim for compensation.

Medication Errors

A medical professional may prescribe a drug that does more harm than good. Allergic reactions, incorrect dosages and more may lead to damages for which you may seek compensation.

Wrongful Death

Unfortunately, a medical professional’s missteps may result in the loss of a life. Though your loved one is no longer with us, you may be able to seek compensation on their behalf.

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Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home neglect occurs when a facility or its staff provides suffering rather than safety — leading families to hire a Missouri or Illinois medical malpractice attorney.

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Our Case Process

Our top-rated medical malpractice lawyers want you to know what to expect before we take on your case. Explore Roman & Boock’s process for medical malpractice cases below.

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Attorney Spotlight

Rachel Roman

Rachel Roman is a trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of litigation experience in Missouri and Illinois. Rachel is a former ER nurse who uses her background to tackle complex medical malpractice, birth injury cases and product liability cases. On behalf of her clients, she leaves no stone unturned in the journey to justice.

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Our Clients’ Perspectives

I cannot imagine having better representation than Rachel Roman. She is highly intelligent, astute, perceptive and compassionate. It is very clear from the moment you meet her that she truly cares about her clients and will leave no stone unturned.

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[Rachel] doesn’t look at her clients as numbers or money. She looks at them as humans that are going through a very difficult time! I will forever be grateful for Rachel and her falling into our path!

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Missouri and Illinois, victims of medical malpractice typically have two years from the date of malpractice to file a lawsuit. There are certain exceptions to the statute of limitations depending on the state where the malpractice occurred.

It is important to consult with a knowledgeable attorney licensed in the state where the malpractice occurred to determine the statute of limitations for each particular case.
Medical malpractice cases vary greatly, with endless evidence contributing to success. However, our top-rated medical malpractice lawyers generally seek to acquire:

Medical Records

Diagnostic Test Results

Insurance Documentation

Audit Trails (showing providers’ access to your electronic medical records)

Written Correspondence

Expert Testimony

Witness Testimony

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There are two primary categories of damages in a medical malpractice case — economic and non-economic.

Economic damages cover financial losses incurred due to your injury, such as medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages compensate for other areas of damage, such as pain and suffering.

Though compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis, our Missouri and Illinois medical malpractice attorneys seek maximum compensation at all times.
In 2015, the Missouri legislature placed a cap on non-economic damages at $400,000 for non-catastrophic injuries. The cap on catastrophic injuries or those cases involving a death is $700,000. These caps increase annually by 1.7%. However, Illinois does not have a cap on non-economic damages.

Both states have no cap for economic damages.

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Justice for Medical Malpractice Cases

Malpractice Explained