What Kind of Injuries Can Trigger a Malpractice Case?

April 14, 2012 | Crandall & Pera Law
What Kind of Injuries Can Trigger a Malpractice Case?

We recently looked at what is considered medical malpractice in Ohio.

We now would like to look at the type of injuries that can trigger a malpractice case in our state.

In the state of Ohio, medical malpractice can include claims for:


  • birth injury caused during labor and delivery

  • brain damage from a variety of errors

  • surgical errors of all kinds

  • failure to diagnose a heart attack

  • a delay in the diagnose of cancer of any kind

  • medication overdose or errors in dosage

  • negligence causing respiratory or cardiac arrest

  • nursing negligence

  • hospital negligence and leaving behind surgical instruments, sponges or towels inside a patient’s body.


If you feel that you have a potential medical malpractice claim, contact Steve Crandall,  a top rated medical malpractice lawyer in Cleveland.  Steve is available to help answer your medical malpractice questions and guide you in determining your best next steps.