Medical Malpractice

There have likely been times when it didn’t seem like your doctors or nurses in Ohio were listening to you. You might have felt like they didn’t really hear your complaints or concerns. According to new data, it’s clear that this problem is far worse for Black people. Underlying racism leads to poor medical attention…

Emergency rooms are a critical part of the healthcare system in Ohio. They offer a vital service to people who are in need of urgent care. However, emergency rooms can also be dangerous, and they are often the site of misdiagnosis. In fact, a recent government analysis found that healthcare facilities make over 7 million…

Many men respond to radio or internet advertisements extolling the virtues of Hormone Replacement Therapy (“HRT”), which is a fancy phrase for Testosterone and human growth hormone (“HGH”) use.   Unfortunately the clinics who market and sell these drugs are doing this for profit and they have no interest in patient safety or appropriate medical screening.…

With today’s modern medical care, many illnesses are barely a concern. Strep throat, for instance, can be treated simply with antibiotics and the afflicted person will feel better in a matter of days. However, did you know that an illness that feels as simple as strep throat could just as quickly lead to amputation or…

Ohio Medicare patients and their families have experienced “never events” that resulted in medical malpractice claims. These unexpected incidents occur while patients are in hospitals or under the care of a healthcare provider in some capacity. Medical malpractice suits work to compensate parties injured by a “never event.” “Never events” occur in cases the government…

Ohio patients expect their doctors to give them only the best quality care. Medical malpractice is a problem that can still happen. However, what happens if that situation leads to death? How often do medical errors result in death? Medical malpractice commonly involves medical errors. While most of those errors might cause harm to patients…

Shoulder dystocia is a serious medical emergency that can occur during childbirth in Ohio. If not treated properly, it can lead to permanent injury or even death of the baby. In some cases, shoulder dystocia may be the result of medical malpractice. If you believe that your child was injured as a result of medical…

Many Ohio residents may end up facing medical crises in their lifetimes. Sadly, medical misdiagnoses are very common and happen more than you might think. What is a medical misdiagnosis? A medical misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor or other health care professional mistakenly diagnoses a person with a certain medical condition when they have a…

Telemedicine has gained popularity in Ohio and elsewhere in recent years. It’s so convenient to have a video chat with your doctor when you’re not feeling well. Unfortunately, the rise in telemedicine has also caused an increase in medical errors. Study shows greater likelihood of medical errors Research has been done on the subject of…

In Ohio, medical malpractice is a term that is used to describe a situation where a patient gets injured as the result of the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional. The issue of causation is often a key factor in medical malpractice cases as the plaintiff must be able to prove that the…