Surgical errors can betray the faith patients have in their medical care and can be costly for them physically, financially and emotionally. For that reason, victims should be familiar with how medical malpractice legal options can help them with their damages. The...
Medical Malpractice
Three common types of medication errors
When a person in the Cleveland area has a heart attack, they may be prescribed blood thinners. If they broke their leg, they may be prescribed painkillers. If they have strep throat, they may be prescribed antibiotics. These are only a few examples of the myriad of...
What happens when a doctor misses cancer?
Going to the doctor for a checkup allows you to report changes and concerns. Sharing symptoms helps your doctor chart a course forward. There are times when the doctor may not pursue these, saying your physical exam and bloodwork show nothing of concern. What if,...
Who can be liable for medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice harms victims and their families. For that reason, both victims of medical malpractice and their families need to be familiar with who can be liable for medical malpractice and the legal resources available to protect victims. Who can be liable for...
Addressing the occurrences of misdiagnoses
Advances in medicine give much hope to patients in Ohio and elsewhere; however, being reliant on these advances and technology in general could pose problems for the medical profession. Because there is much trust in medical professionals to properly diagnose and...
Complications before and after surgery cited in lawsuit
When a patient seeks treatment from a clinician in Cleveland, they typically do so understanding that there is often an inherent with such actions. Yet that understanding typically only applies to the goals of their treatment; any and all ancillary steps along the way...
What are the most common medical malpractice claims?
The medical community spends years training to help and serve the people. Those in medical care promise to "do no harm." However, there are times when medical practitioners commit preventable errors. Find out more about how negligent behavior may find medical...
Mother sues hospital over infant’s wrongful death
Healthcare is vitally important and when a patient is in need, there is no reason they should have to vet their medical professionals. It is expected that expert care be provided. A mother from Waterville is seeking damages for that lack during the labor of her infant...
Are you aware of the risk factors for medication errors?
You trust your doctor and pharmacist to take proper care of you. Because your health care providers are human, they may occasionally make an error in your medication. To protect your health, and to help you avoid a medical malpractice claim, see what Patient Safety...
Why might someone be afraid to file a malpractice claim?
Not every situation where you are unhappy with a doctor or medical service qualifies as malpractice in Ohio, but there are still many cases that do. While there are many people who do file malpractice claims, there are also just as many if not more who decide not to...