Medina County Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Holding medical professionals accountable since 1976

Medical malpractice attorneys, also known as medical negligence attorneys, represent those who have been injured by medical errors made by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. Misdiagnoses, anesthesia mistakes, prescription drug mishaps, and birth injuries are all common examples of medical malpractice. At The Eisen Law Firm, our team focuses entirely on medical negligence. Our attorneys have handled claims of all shapes and sizes on behalf of our clients. Whether we settle your claim with your medical provider’s insurance company or take your claim to trial, we have the experience and knowledge you need to obtain the best results possible in your case.

What is medical malpractice?

There are specific elements that must be proven for a medical malpractice claim to proceed through the Ohio court system.

First, the medical professional must have owed a duty to the patient. Specifically, the duty is to offer medical care that meets applicable standards of care. This duty is established as soon as a medical professional agrees to treat a patient.

Next, it must be shown that the medical professional breached this duty to the patient. How did the medical professional violate applicable standards of care? To prove this element, expert witnesses are usually consulted. These expert witnesses generally practice in the same field as the defendant medical professional. For example, if a pediatrician misdiagnosed an illness in a child, an expert medical witness experienced in the standards of care in pediatric medicine may be consulted to explain what the defendant pediatrician did wrong.

Finally, the injured patient must be able to demonstrate that the breach of care caused an injury and the injury caused damages. Did the doctor cut the wrong portion of patient’s spinal nerve, causing the patient to never be able to walk again? Did the nurse fail to communicate that a patient should not have a certain type of medicine, and the patient was given that medicine and suffered a stroke and died? These damages must be established in a medical malpractice claim.

Each of these elements must be supported by evidence in a medical malpractice claim. If one of the elements cannot be proven, the claim will fail.

Who may be liable for medical malpractice?

Any medical professional who renders treatment to a patient may be liable for medical malpractice. This includes:

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Physical therapists
• Pharmacists
• Chiropractors
• Dentists
• Nurse practitioners
• Physician assistants

Depending on the facts of the case, several medical professionals may be liable for a victim’s injuries.

Additionally, the medical facilities in which the malpractice occurred may also be named in a medical malpractice lawsuit. This includes hospitals, ambulatory care centers, urgent care facilities, and medical offices.

Damages available in a medical malpractice lawsuit

Medical malpractice lawsuits often involve, hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of dollars in damages. The damages in a lawsuit may be awarded to an injured victim to make that victim “whole” again after the malpractice. These may include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• The cost of future medical care
• The cost of making alterations to one’s home, such as stair lifts and wheelchair ramps

Other types of damages may also be available, depending on the nature of the malpractice.

To maximize your recovery, meet with one of our experienced Medina County medical malpractice attorneys as soon as possible

At The Eisen Law Firm, our experienced Medina County medical negligence attorneys begin working immediately on your claim to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. If you think a medical professional caused your injuries, contact us today for a free consultation. To schedule your free consultation, call 216-687-0900 or contact us online.