Helping Victims Of Medical Negligence
The vast majority of us are dependent on doctors and other medical professionals. The fact is, most of us don’t know anything about practicing medicine, so when we’re sick we have no other choice but to place ourselves at the mercy of our local doctors.
However, what happens when a doctor makes a serious mistake and the patient suffers serious complications as a result? Doctors have a duty to provide professional care according to the standards of their practice. When doctors perform their duties negligently, they should be held responsible for the damages they cause.
If you believe that you may qualify for a medical malpractice claim, schedule a consultation with an attorney at Bashein & Bashein. Our Cleveland medical malpractice attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured patients and will advocate aggressively for your right to recovery, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Why Choose the Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Bashein & Bashein?
- Our firm maintains a 99% case success rate and has a strong track record of excellent results, recovering over $450 million for our clients. We will work diligently to secure the best possible outcome in your medical malpractice case.
- Medical malpractice claims can be complex and require significant time and effort. Our Cleveland medical malpractice attorney will handle all matters related to your case so that you can focus on recovery.
- We are routinely recognized by our peers as one of the top 10 attorneys in Ohio and the top 5 attorneys in Cleveland. Our personal injury lawyers have the skills, experience, and knowledge to represent your lawsuit.
Medical Malpractice Laws in Ohio
In Ohio, medical professionals are required to uphold a certain standard of care while treating patients. Essentially, these providers must act in a way that a similarly trained and reasonable professional would under the same circumstances.
Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider fails to uphold the standard of care and harms a patient as a result. When a person suffers a worsening illness or an injury due to medical negligence, he or she could pursue a lawsuit against that healthcare provider in Ohio civil court.
What Counts as Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice can happen as a result of a healthcare professional’s negligent actions or a failure to act when necessary. If you are injured or suffer from an illness because of a provider’s negligence, you likely qualify for a lawsuit.
Below are a few common examples of medical malpractice:
- Failure to diagnose a medical condition
- Failure to order proper tests
- Disregarding the patient’s medical history
- Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage
- Performing the wrong surgical procedure
- Leaving an object inside of a patient after surgery
- Failure to use proper hygiene techniques
- Performing unnecessary surgery
- Committing an error while administering anesthesia
How to Prove a Cleveland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Medical malpractice claims allow victims of medical negligence to hold healthcare professionals accountable for their actions. To secure compensation in a claim, however, you will need to provide substantial evidence of the provider’s negligence.
There are four facts that you will need to establish to prove a medical malpractice lawsuit:
- The medical provider owed you a duty to uphold the medical standard of care.
- The medical provider breached the standard of care through a negligent act or omission.
- The medical provider’s actions caused you harm.
- You suffered damages that you could recover in your lawsuit.
The Affidavit of Merit in Ohio Medical Malpractice Claims
To file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Ohio, you will need to attach at least one affidavit of merit from a medical expert witness. This expert must be licensed to practice medicine and specialize in the same or a similar area of medicine as the defendant.
In this affidavit, the expert must attest that the defendant breached the medical standard of care and caused your injuries. Your lawyer from Bashein & Bashein can connect you with a qualified medical professional who can review your case and complete this affidavit on your behalf.
Know Your Rights and Speak to an Attorney at Bashein & Bashein
Many people feel powerless if they have been harmed by a doctor’s negligence. In some cases they don’t know for sure if their symptoms are a result of the doctor’s negligence. In other cases, victims don’t feel like they would have a chance of winning a case against a hospital or other medical facility.
You have rights. It is important to talk with an attorney as soon as possible to determine whether you have a case and to protect your legal rights.
At Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A., our personal injury attorneys represent clients in Cleveland and the surrounding area in Ohio in a range of medical malpractice claims, including misdiagnoses of major diseases and illnesses, surgical errors, anesthesia errors, pregnancy, and birthing errors, prescription errors and other mistakes committed by medical professionals.
We understand the challenges you are facing. Your trust has been violated and you are facing serious complications. Our lawyer will protect your rights and fight to get you the best compensation award possible.
Call us at 216-771-3239 or toll-free at 800-771-4457, or email us today to schedule a free initial consultation with an attorney from our firm.