Steadfast Ohio Hospital Malpractice Lawyers Provide Comprehensive Legal Support When You Need it Most
Helping the injured seek justice and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges for almost 40 years
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most common legal issues that many people face and are often complex and lengthy. The Ohio malpractice attorneys at The Eisen Law Firm have dedicated their practice to medical malpractice and wrongful death since 1976. This exclusive focus allows us to provide a high level of personalized representation tailored to your specific needs. Our innovative legal strategies are designed to help you get maximum compensation for your injuries. We pride ourselves on taking the time to listen to our clients and develop a strong plan of action based on the unique circumstances of each case.
Medical malpractice and negligence claims may be made against any type of healthcare provider
The healthcare system encompasses a wide range of providers and services, all of which require a high level of skill and practice and have the potential to lead to devastating consequences when mistakes are made. According to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), there are more than 15,000 healthcare practitioners in Ohio alone. Healthcare practitioners include
- Physicians, including MDs and DOs
- Advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), certified nursing assistants (CNA) and medical assistants (MA)
- Psychologists
- Pharmacists and technicians
- Therapists
- Clinical social workers
- Dentists and dental hygienists
- Medical technicians
Any type of healthcare provider has a duty to provide an accepted standard of care to each patient. Negligent actions or behaviors that cause injury often lead to significant injury. In 2013, there were more than 2,200 adverse actions taken against healthcare providers in Ohio for medical malpractice in addition to more than 220 medical malpractice payments.
What are the most common categories of medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice statistics illustrate the most prevalent types of medical malpractice claims. Within the broad spectrum of medical malpractice claims
- 33% involve failure to properly diagnose medical conditions or events
- 24% relate to surgical errors and mistakes
- 18% concern a failure to timely and properly provide treatment
- 11% occur during labor and delivery and obstetric care
- 4% result from improperly prescribing or administering medication
- 3% involve errors in anesthesia
- 3% are due to inadequately monitoring the patient
- 4% concern other healthcare mistakes
With a practice entirely devoted to medical malpractice, our negligence attorneys are able to provide customized, one-on-one counsel to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Rely on Cleveland’s leading hospital malpractice attorneys with a reputation for success to handle your case with the utmost skill and attention
The medical malpractice attorneys at The Eisen Law Firm have helped numerous clients throughout Ohio recover full compensation for lost wages and emotional distress caused by another’s negligence. We aren’t afraid to fully litigate your case if negotiations fail to lead to a satisfactory settlement. Don’t wait until it’s too late to seek advice and develop a practical strategy. Call us at 216-687-0900 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation. We serve clients from around the state of Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Franklin, Lucas, Summit, Lorain, and other counties.
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Our sympathies go out to the loved ones that suffer through the aftermath of suddenly losing a loved one from an aneurysm. It is even harder for families to learn that their loved one did not have to die were it not for the negligence of the physician or hospital they trusted. The Eisen Law Firm personal injury attorneys uncover the truth about whether medical malpractice occurred. We fight to recover compensation for victims and families. Call us today at 216-687-0900 or to schedule a free consultation.