Helping You Seek Just Compensation For Medical Malpractice
Accidents happen and people make mistakes. However, you and your family should not have to suffer emotionally, physically or financially because a health care professional was negligent in performing their duties and made a mistake that could have been prevented.
If you or someone you love has suffered a catastrophic, life-changing injury or death as the result of medical malpractice or medical negligence, contact Waite, Tomb & Eberly for a free consultation. You may be entitled to recover compensation from the insurance company for your losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium. Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys will pursue every dollar of compensation you deserve.
What Are Medical Malpractice And Medical Negligence?
Medical malpractice, or medical negligence, is an error on the part of medical professionals or health care providers that results in an injury to a patient. Perpetrators can include doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, chiropractors, hospitals and clinics, among others. It can be devastating for patients and their families. Medical malpractice or medical negligence can come in a variety of medical errors, including:
- Failure to diagnose or delay in diagnosis
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Medication errors
- Birth Injuries
- Dangerous drugs and defective devices
- Anesthesia errors
- Emergency errors
- Nursing home abuse/neglect
- Wrongful death
Be aware that there are strict time limits you must meet to file a lawsuit. Courts strictly enforce these complex time limits. Generally, in Ohio, there is only one year to bring a medical malpractice claim, unless an exception applies. It is in your best interest to speak to an attorney as soon as possible.
How Do I Prove Medical Negligence?
To prove negligence in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must first show the existence of a medical provider-patient relationship, which establishes the medical provider’s duty of care. Then, you must show the medical provider violated the accepted standard of care. Finally, you must prove that this specific violation resulted in serious harm to the patient. In other words, malpractice occurs when a medical care provider fails to provide care within the requisite standard of care, which leads to injury or death.
Reach Out Today To Get Knowledgeable Help
Do you believe that you suffered from malpractice during a medical procedure? At Waite, Tomb & Eberly, we have the experience it takes to advocate for you tenaciously in your malpractice claim. Contact 937-753-5685 or send us an email to schedule a consultation to speak with one of our team members.