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You are probably wondering if medical malpractice led to your injuries.

When you are a patient in need of medical care, you trust that your doctor will make decisions that will improve your condition. You rightfully believe that the hospital and other medical providers will give you the quality care that you deserve. What you do not expect is that you will become the victim of medical negligence.

You are probably wondering if medical malpractice led to your injuries. The doctor and medical staff are telling you one thing, but your instincts are telling you something differently. An experienced St. Louis medical malpractice lawyer will be able to get to the bottom of your case to confirm whether or not your suspicions are correct. Contact the Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr. today at (314) 241-2500 or (877) 241-1020 for a free case evaluation.

Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by a medical professional that occurs when the care provided deviates from acceptable standards within the medical community. This type of medical negligence can lead to serious injuries or death.

Complications can arise during labor and delivery, surgery and hospital stays. However, medical providers should take appropriate action to prevent injuries and death. When they fail to act promptly or make catastrophic medical mistakes, the patients are the ones that suffer.

There are many forms of medical negligence and often patients are unaware that malpractice caused their injuries. At the Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr., we represent medical malpractice cases in Missouri and in certain areas of Illinois and Colorado. Some of the malpractice cases we've handled successfully in the past include the following:

Birth injury
Cerebral palsy
Erb's palsy
Shoulder dystocia
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Infant brain damage
Wrong site surgery
Retained objects during surgery
Misdiagnosed heart attack
Hospital errors
Medication mistakes
Laproscopic surgical injuries
Compartment syndrome
Laboratory mistakes
Misdiagnosed or improperly treated stroke
Hospital falls
Radiology errors
Failure to follow hospital rules and regulations

St. Louis Medical Malpractice Attorney Who Gets the Job Done

As a client of the Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr., you will be represented by a St. Louis injury lawyer who will get the job done. For the past 30 years, Alvin Wolff has successfully represented 8,000 injury cases. He knows how to investigate, research, prepare and argue medical malpractice cases to get results.

Attorney Alvin Wolff is a recognized legal expert and has been interviewed on numerous television and radio programs. He has been featured in multiple publications. He has written several publications, including the book, The Total Guide for Motorcycle and Bicycle Accident Victims in Missouri & Seven Mistakes that Can Sink Your Claim.

Contact the Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr. today at (314) 241-2500 or (877) 241-1020 for answers to your questions.

We represent injury cases in the city of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Madison County Illinois, St. Clair County Illinois and Routt County Colorado.

Blog for Medical Malpractice

Library for Medical Malpractice:

Who Must Report on a malpractice payment to the National Practitioner Data Bank [PDF]
National Practitioner Data Bank Regulations
Your doctor may not talk to the opposition without your express permission. Case attached to this description. [PDF]
Missouri Supreme Court Prohibits Ex Parte Contacts With Doctors When Patient Refuses To Authorize
Here is an article that is a must read if you or a loved one is going into the hospital. Pay attention, the live you save may be your own. [PDF]
Nice tips for getting out of the hospital alive.
Compartment Syndrome Cases.
Compartment Syndrome malpractice is an area that I am familiar with.
When New Residents Come In- Complications Accelerate In Medical Care
Don't Get Sick In July New Doctors Blamed For Spike In Death Rates
Hospital Makes Rare Admission Regarding Non Physicians Reviewing Tests
Here is an article out of New York which states about 4000 echo cardiograms were never read by doctors. This can similarly happen with routine x rays and misdiagnoses can occur with this practice.
Missouri Supreme Court Addresses Damage Caps
The Missouri Supreme court sidestepped the Constitutionality of damage caps in a controversial decision handed down March 23, 2010.
Compartment syndrome can be a tragedy if not timely diagnosed.
If you have a compartment syndrome, you may want to contact a St. Louis Accident Attorney
Illinois Supreme Court: "Medical Malpractice Caps Unconstitutional" [PDF]
Illinois Medical Malpractice Statute Declared Unconstitutional
Malpractice Argument In Missouri Supreme Court Challenges Constitutionality of Limits
http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the-platform/published-editorials/2010/01/medical-malpratice-reform-is-about-gaming-the-system/

Check out St. Louis Post Dispatch's editorial on malpractice cap argument in Missouri Supreme Court.
Stroke Hospitals
Depaul Health Center in St. Louis is touting itself as a stroke center. There is pending litigation against this hospital for sending a woman home when all of the tests ordered were not completed. She suffered a massive stroke causing permanent injuries several months later.
Cancer Screening Editorial in St. Louis Post Dispatch by Alvin Wolff [PDF]
Letter questions propriety of cancer screening guidelines recently promulgated by the government.
Do you have a medical malpractice case?
Because of the current caps, our screening requirements are very stringent and we take very few cases. Every case is worth looking at. If you have a situation where you believe that you or a loved one suffered an injury from medical malpractice, give us a call at 314-241-2500 and ask for Alvin Wolff.
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Can Cause Newborn Death
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a frightening birth injury that can lead to many medical complications. This form of birth trauma has been linked to brain damage among infants. If your child has suffered from hypoxia, contact an experienced St. Louis medical malpractice attorney at the Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr. at (314) 241-2500 or (877) 241-1020.