Top-Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyer In Cleveland

Steve Crandall, the managing partner of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC’s Cleveland office, is considered one of the best medical malpractice and personal injury lawyers in Cleveland, Ohio. His accolades include:

• Ranked #2 lawyer in all of Ohio by Super Lawyers.
• Ranked within the Top 5 of all lawyers in Cleveland, 2021-2023
• Ranked in the Top 100 of all lawyers in Ohio by Super Lawyers for over 15 years.
• Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year, AVVO 10/10, Martindale Hubbell 5/5 ranking.

Steve was a defense lawyer for many years and now has been on the plaintiff’s side for decades. The Cleveland office of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC is also staffed with attorneys, paralegals and RN paralegals in order to evaluate, organize and prosecute your case better than any other law firm in Cleveland. Steve Crandall has been involved in many of the largest settlements and verdicts in Cleveland and throughout Ohio. These include:

• A $15M medical malpractice settlement against a large Ohio hospital.
• A $20M personal injury settlement against various Ohio corporations.
• A $10.1M medical malpractice verdict against an Ohio surgeon.
• A $7.7M medical malpractice verdict against The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
• Multiple multi-million dollar settlements against University Hospital of Cleveland.

We invite you to visit our case results page to read more about these and many more cases Steve Crandall has handled.

Steve Crandall is an experienced and respected trial attorney who has spent nearly 30 years forging the knowledge, contacts, experts and trial skills necessary to evaluate and gain you the compensation you and your family deserve. As Steve’s clients can attest, his skills and service are unparalleled, and Steve is their lawyer for life:

“The first time we met Steve Crandall was at a very traumatic and difficult time. My family, the community and I were all grieving the death of my sister. Steve was very comforting and reassuring. He came to Toledo and met with our entire family. During that meeting he gave us great confidence and was very interested in my sister and her life. Steve was thorough throughout the entire process and became like a friend of our family. A lot of great things have happened since he resolved the case that has given us peace and a sense of victory. Steve was our champion and helped us to be heard. We would highly recommend Steve to others and have referred many people to him since.”

~ Belinda Pope

“When my family and I met Steve, he was compassionate and caring. He made us feel very important and it showed. Steve generally cared and he truly cared about my father. Our family was going through an awful storm after losing our father and Steve was the rock that kept the family together. He would come to our house to meet with the entire family and made everyone feel comfortable by acting down to earth and easy going. Steve was always there for us and very prompt. Since our case, I have referred other people to him. He comes highly recommended.”

~ Pattie Gordon

Our Practice

Crandall & Pera Law, LLC, is an award-winning Ohio personal injury firm. We advocate for our clients, helping them find justice and compensation when they need it most. With decades of experience, our trial attorneys can skillfully represent you in or out of court. We regularly go up against large insurance companies and health care providers, making sure that you have a fair fight.

From our Cleveland office, we assist clients with all manner of serious injuries, including cases involving:

• Medical Malpractice
• Birth And Delivery Injuries
• Failure To Diagnose And Misdiagnosis
• Hospital-Acquired Infections
• Personal Injury
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Wrongful Death

We Stand Up To Cleveland’s Hospitals

Cleveland is a city full of hospitals and renowned medical centers. However, a good reputation does not guarantee good care. We are prepared to represent you if you have suffered medical malpractice at any of Cleveland’s medical centers, including:

• The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Vincent Charity Medical Center
• University Hospitals of Cleveland
• Ahuja Medical Center
• UH/Geauga Hospital
• John’s Westshore
• UH/Robinson Memorial Hospital
• Select Specialty Hospital
• The MetroHealth System
• Southwest General Hospital
• Lakewood Hospital
• UH/Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital
• Fairview Hospital

At Crandall & Pera Law, LLC, we take pride in accepting the most severe and complex medical malpractice cases. Our team has the experience and resources to take on the biggest players in health care.

Answers To Common Questions About Medical Malpractice

Below, we’ve provided answers to questions we often receive from prospective clients. We invite you to contact us if you have additional questions or want to learn more about how we can help you.

Is there a time limitation to when I can file my case?

Any medical negligence or personal injury case has a time limitation beyond which you cannot file your case.  This time limitation is called a Statute of Limitations.  This is why it is very important to contact Crandall & Pera Law, LLC to discuss your case as quickly as you can.  Most medical malpractice cases have a statute of limitations as short as one year, which can be extended by six months in certain cases.  Wrongful death actions carry a two-year statute of limitations, as do personal injury cases, however neither of those limitations can be extended absent filing a case.  It is very important that you move fast and contact us before the time period has run out.

What type of damages are necessary for a valid case?

There are many elements for a successful case, beyond just proving someone was negligent. Cleveland, Ohio can be a very conservative jurisdiction for damages so it is necessary to bring cases forward that have significant damages. These include:

• birth injury, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries.
• brain damage, paralysis.
• loss of bowel or bladder control.
• significant lost wages or inability to work or care for yourself.
• Wrongful death.
• fractures, dislocations, spine injury

What does a consultation with the Cleveland office of Crandall & Pera Law include?

We have attorneys, paralegals and medically trained paralegals standing by to speak to you by phone, email or even text message regarding the facts of your case. We will ask you a number of questions based on the facts of your case and the extent of your injuries. There is no cost for this evaluation. If we determine your case warrants further investigation we will come to you in order to have forms signed to enable our firm to obtain medical records, radiographic images, crash reports and any other materials we need to evaluate your case. We will then analyze this material in-house and discuss the merits of your case as a team. We also will hire outside experts in various fields to evaluate and consult with Crandall & Pera Law, LLC attorneys to determine the best way to proceed with your case. The Cleveland office of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC has long-standing relationships with experts in many fields and areas of sub-specialty. These include:

• Cardiology
• Neurosurgery
• Neuroradiology
• Obstetrics and gynecology
• Maternal/Fetal medicine
• Placental pathology
• Pediatric neurology
• Neonatology
• Pulmonary/critical care
• Emergency Room medicine
• Accident reconstructionist
• Life care planners
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Economists

At the end of this consultation, attorneys will explain your case in detail and provide you with the best advice on moving forward with your case.

Arriving At Our Office

Our Cleveland office is centrally located in the heart of downtown within The City Club Building. There are many parking garages nearby if you arrive by car. We recommend the Euclid Prospect Gateway Garage located at 740 Euclid Ave.

Once inside, our office is on the 11th floor, suite 1122.

If your injuries prevent you from traveling to the office, our attorneys can visit your home or the hospital to discuss your case. We also offer remote appointments over Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Facetime.

Local Points Of Interest

• Cleveland Public Square: 50 Public Square, Suite 1700, Cleveland, OH 44113
• FirstEnergy Stadium: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, OH 44114
• Progressive Field: 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, OH 44115
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 1100 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114
• Cleveland State University: 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
• United States District Court: 801 W. Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

Address And Contact Information

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