Prescription opioids are often used to manage pain. Problems can happen when a doctor keeps prescribing high doses or long courses without a clear medical reason. In Ohio, this kind of prescribing has contributed to addiction, injuries and even deaths. If you or a...
Medical Malpractice
What should families do after a fatal anesthesia error?
Losing someone after a medical procedure can leave you feeling shocked and uncertain. If an anesthesia error contributed to a death, the mix of grief and confusion can feel overwhelming. While every situation is unique, you might consider steps to protect your...
4 questions to ask about ER negligence
You expect safety in the ER, not further injury. If a hospital visit worsened your condition, you need to know if preventable errors occurred. In Ohio, holding public institutions accountable often requires proving reckless conduct rather than just standard...
Proving negligence in an Ohio medical malpractice case
A medical procedure or treatment that goes wrong can naturally leave you wondering whether your doctor made a mistake and if that mistake amounts to malpractice. In Ohio, not every poor medical outcome is the result of negligence. To hold a health care provider...
When is failing to adjust medication medical malpractice?
Health conditions naturally change over time, so your doctor should consider your age, weight, organ function, response to treatment and potential drug effects when managing your care. Medication adjustments may become necessary after surgery, during a lifestyle...
When radiologists miss cancer on your scans
You did everything right. You scheduled that mammogram you kept putting off. You answered every question honestly during your appointment. The phone call came two days later with good news: everything looked normal. Fast forward eight months, and you're staring at a...
Anesthesia errors in Ohio: Causes, liability and proof
When you undergo surgery or any medical procedure that requires anesthesia, you trust the professionals to get it right. Unfortunately, mistakes still happen. Anesthesia errors can lead to severe harm or even death, and the legal aftermath often leaves families...
How the statute of limitations affects medical malpractice claims
Preventable medical errors and negligence can cause harm to patients. Medical malpractice can involve a variety of different mistakes. Sometimes, doctors fail to diagnose a patient despite having enough information to reach an appropriate conclusion. Other times, they...
Is a delayed cancer diagnosis medical malpractice in Ohio?
Yes, a delayed cancer diagnosis can be medical malpractice. This occurs when a doctor fails to meet the accepted standard of care required in their profession. In Ohio, this means a health care provider did not act as another reasonably competent doctor would have...
When pain persists after surgery: Is it a missed diagnosis
Recovering from surgery should bring relief, not new concerns. If you are dealing with persistent pain or infections after surgery, you should assess whether your symptoms indicate a more serious medical condition. In some cases, these persistent issues may point to a...
