When you or a loved one needs medical care, you have to trust that doctors, nurses and hospital staff will do everything they can to ensure a positive outcome. Sometimes that trust is not rewarded and a patient suffers from medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice cases are sobering; unfortunate situations where inattention to patient concerns, neglect of adequate medical supervision, undertrained staff or misdiagnoses exacerbate already diminished health, leading to a longer-term recovery or death.
Insurance companies, hospitals, and other forces of the healthcare industry will sometimes ignore or outright deny allegations of malpractice, leaving victims and their families with increased worry beyond the scope of health. Medical bills can pile up, leaving medical malpractice victims in both physical and financial distress. The results can be devastating. This does not mean you have to accept that medical malpractice has resulted in an outcome that leaves you suffering with no recourse.
Schulman, Roth & Associates has experience in earning families justice in medical malpractice cases. Our team of medical malpractice attorneys are experienced, caring and persistent in helping you win your medical malpractice case. We are Ohio lawyers with the expertise to win your medical malpractice case and help you with compensation.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, medical staff or medical facility such as a hospital or nursing care facility doesn’t provide the right care that results in patient harm, patient injury or patient death. Some forms of medical malpractice include:
Medication Errors: This can include being prescribed the wrong medication, missing medication doses, being given a medication you are allergic to, adverse medication reactions, drug interactions, medication given to the wrong patient or simply incorrect medication dosages. All of these medication errors can result in medical malpractice cases as they can cause illness, infections or even death.
Hospital Infections: It is imperative that hospitals and medical facilities do everything possible to prevent the spread of germs and infections. If you have acquired an infection while a patient in a medical facility, you may be entitled to compensation.
Surgical Errors: When an error in surgery occurs, it can be devastating. This can be related to doctor error, performing unnecessary surgery or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient. Surgical errors can involve improper anesthesia administration.
Hospital Staff Negligence: If the hospital staffing is not adequate and/or the staff makes mistakes due to error or neglect, it can result in patient harm.
When medical malpractice occurs, you need to act quickly and ensure that you are compensated. Many medical malpractice injuries result in long-term issues and having financial assistance to help cover ongoing medical costs due to medical malpractice is crucial. If you have suffered from medical malpractice in Ohio, it is only fair that you have some peace of mind restored by receiving justice.
Medical Malpractice or Surgery Malpractice Injuries
The injuries a patient can suffer as a result of medical malpractice or surgical malpractice can include:
- Brain damage
- Cardiac arrest
- Improper limb amputation
- Infections
- Respiratory distress
- Intubation injuries
- Prolonged illness or extended recovery time
- Internal injuries
- Organ damage
- Pain and suffering
- Complications that require ongoing medical attention
- Nerve damage
- Paralysis
- Internal bleeding
- Additional surgical needs
- Ongoing medical concerns
- Loss of function
- Allergic reactions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Misdiagnosis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Emergency room mistakes
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Broken bones
- Bedsores
- Falls
- Late diagnosis of cancer
- Late treatment of heart attack
- Cosmetic surgery errors
This is not an exhaustive list of all the possible medical errors that can result in medical malpractice. The sad truth is there are many possible outcomes to patient neglect, doctor negligence or hospital negligence.
If you have had injuries, sickness, extended illness or pain and suffering due to medical malpractice in Ohio, or if you have a loved one who died as a result of medical malpractice, the lawyers at Schulman, Roth & Associates can help. We are experienced medical malpractice attorneys, who will fight for you and help you receive just compensation.
What Does Medical Malpractice Cover?
When medical malpractice occurs, many people suffer. Not only the victim, but the family. Ongoing care, lost time at work and medical expenses affect everyone involved. Family members are required to take time off work for medical appointments and care of the patient.
Medical malpractice can cover everything from ongoing medical care due to medical errors, death benefits, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. This is important compensation and families who have suffered from medical malpractice should not hesitate to seek compensation.
When you or a loved one suffers from medical malpractice, you will have expenses related to your injury. If an Ohio doctor or Ohio hospital failed to take proper care of you or a loved one, and you are suffering, contacting an experienced law firm is the best way to determine if you have a viable medical malpractice case.
Doctors have medical malpractice insurance, and their insurance companies will be fighting for them. You need a lawyer on your side; that is where Schulman, Roth & Associates comes in. We will ensure that you don’t receive inadequate compensation for your medical malpractice case.
Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Ohio?
If you need an expert on your side for a medical malpractice case, contact Schulman, Roth & Associates. Our personal injury lawyers are experts in gaining compensation for victims of medical malpractice in Ohio.
We take the time to talk to you, learn about your case and gather the information needed to win a medical malpractice case in court. Our attorneys will give you the personal attention you need to fight for medical malpractice compensation.
We have a long tradition of hard work, attention to detail and meticulous research. These skills, as well as our proven ability to litigate aggressively in court, have resulted in outstanding results on behalf of our clients. Let our medical malpractice lawyers fight for you.