Hospital Negligence
Who Can Be Held Liable in Maternity Negligence Cases?
Having a baby is supposed to be a beautiful moment. Something life-changing in the best way possible. But what if it’s not? What if, instead of happiness, you’re left with pain and the huge question of “What went wrong?” Or worse, “Could this have been prevented?” This is where maternity negligence cases come into play.…
Read MoreNursing home residents and their families fear possible retaliation
When you can no longer care for your aging parents in Ohio, there’s sometimes no other option than placing them in nursing homes. While many nursing homes provide adequate care, others don’t. A recent study aimed to uncover why some residents and their families fear reporting nursing homes to the proper authorities. The data behind…
Read MoreSigns you may have a medical malpractice claim
Medical malpractice claims are a serious matter in Ohio and can have long-lasting effects on the patient and the healthcare provider. If you believe you have been a victim of medical malpractice, it is essential to understand the types of malpractice recognized by law. Delay in diagnosis One of the most common forms of medical…
Read MoreCan I sue a hospital for a miscarriage in Ohio?
Miscarriages are unfortunately common in Ohio. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in a miscarriage. If you have experienced a miscarriage and believe that it was caused by negligence on the part of your doctor or the hospital where you received…
Read MoreCommon hospital negligence during pregnancy and birth
Patients have rights when they’re in the care of a health care professional, which means they can file a lawsuit if they believe they were mistreated or their health was neglected. Approximately 4,000 OB/GYNs are sued every year in Ohio and the rest of the United States, which can affect their careers and the decisions…
Read MoreHospital negligence in Ohio
While many people use the term “negligence” loosely, it is a concept that has to be proven beyond reasonable doubt before a patient can hold a doctor or a hospital responsible for any damage that they suffered. A person can be found negligent when it is deemed that their carelessness resulted in the harm of…
Read MoreFighting hospital negligence in Ohio
People place their trust and their health in the hands of medical professionals. While most workers in the health care arena in Ohio are doing their best, unfortunately, some are providing less than optimal care. Attorney Stephen Crandall has a unique perspective on the issue of hospital negligence. Early in his legal career, Crandall worked…
Read MorePatients’ health threatened by surgical errors
If you go in for surgery with an Ohio specialist, you expect to receive competent, respectful care that provides a long-term solution for your pain or illness. Unfortunately, not all surgeons live up to the standards of the profession, and the results for patients can be devastating. Any surgery poses a risk, but that risk…
Read MoreCDC investigates Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
The Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have sent personnel to a Clermont County hospital to trace the source of a recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. Two patients at the Mount Carmel medical facility have already been diagnosed with the potentially deadly condition. A hospital representative said that the…
Read MoreUnion leaders express frustration over nurse treatment
The president of the national union of nurses had some harsh words for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, calling the hospital system “so stupid and tone-deaf “for the way it has dealt with nurses and their concerns about patient safety. National union leaders came to Cincinnati in September after two nurses, who were also…
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