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...
Medical Malpractice
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...
Did my surgeon accidentally leave something inside me?
At first, you may think new aches or unusual sensations after surgery are just part of healing. But as weeks pass and discomfort grows or new symptoms appear, a lingering worry sets in. If you experience new, chronic health issues after surgery that cannot be...
What should I do if a medical malpractice case causes psychological harm?
Medical malpractice can have devastating effects on patients and their families. Studies have found that victims of medical malpractice and their families often experience four long-term impacts: psychological, social or behavioral, physical, and financial. Many...
Honoring life: What wrongful death claims offer parents
No amount of financial compensation can ever fill the emptiness left by losing a loved one. The grief that comes with experiencing death in the family can be isolating and life-altering. This is where wrongful death claims come in, not to place a value on a life, but...
Doctors need to support patients ending prescription treatments
Prescription medications are the go-to solution for a variety of different medical issues. Doctors prescribe muscle relaxants and pain relievers for whiplash after car crashes. They recommend drugs for blood pressure issues and weight loss, as well as mental health...
Are punitive damages possible in a medical malpractice lawsuit?
People in need of medical attention expect to receive professional services. Unfortunately, a small subset of patients may experience medical malpractice instead of receiving appropriate care. Doctors make mistakes while treating patients or do something negligent...
3 requirements when patients provide informed consent
Some medical treatment is straightforward and minimally risky. An individual with a large laceration requires proper sanitization of the wound followed by stitches. A patient with a fracture in their arm needs an x-ray, a cast and maybe physical therapy after the bone...
