Malpractice Cap Passes in Missouri House

A bill that would cap medical malpractice jury awards has passed in the Missouri House. According to reports, the cap would be at $350,000. This new bill would replace the caps the state had in place from 2005 to 2012. This new bill only caps noneconomic damages, not economic damages. A cap was attempted in 2012, but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional.

You should be able to protect your rights when you are injured in a medical malpractice situation. When medical professionals do not operate properly and put your life in danger when they should be helping you, then you will want to pursue a medical malpractice case. Your life may be forever altered after malpractice, so the guilty party should be held responsible for the pain that they have caused you. Working with a medical malpractice attorney will allow for you to have an expert on your side protecting your rights. A medical malpractice lawyer will know how to proceed forward with your case all while keeping your best interest in mind. A malpractice lawyer will guide you through this process, including dealing with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time to contact a malpractice attorney today to begin discussing the details of your case.