PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
Medical devices and implants are designed to enhance the lives of patients by providing medical support and improving mobility. However, not all medical devices are free from risks. In some cases, patients may receive defective medical implants that lead to serious complications and require additional surgeries. Recognizing the signs of a defective medical device is...Continue reading
Medical procedures, surgeries and treatments are often necessary for addressing various health conditions and improving the well-being of patients. Obtaining informed consent is a critical step in the medical process. If healthcare professionals fail to get informed consent, it may be considered medical malpractice. What is informed consent? Informed consent is a process where doctors...Continue reading
When health conditions require surgery, it comes with a risk of complications—including malpractice. Although most surgeons and healthcare providers are diligent and talented, malpractice can happen even during minor surgeries. What can you do if you believe you were the victim of malpractice during a minor operation? Read on to learn more about medical malpractice,...Continue reading
Chiropractic care is an alternative treatment which physically manipulates muscles, tissues and joints to fix dislocations and provide pain relief. According to the American Chiropractic Association, there are over 70,000 chiropractors in the United States, and about 35 million Americans visit one each year. While many people find relief after spinal adjustments, there is a...Continue reading
Emergency room care is critical, whether you’re suffering from an injury or a sudden illness. We rely on ER staff to administer urgent care to patients, but the fast-paced nature of emergency rooms can lead to critical errors. The New York Times reported that as many as 250,000 people die each year due to emergency...Continue reading
Healthcare practitioners have a legal duty to give care commensurate with their knowledge, training, skills and experience. When they fail in that duty and it causes a patient actual harm, that may be considered malpractice. Wrongful death, on the other hand, is a death that results from legal negligence. Medical malpractice can result in wrongful...Continue reading
Many of us must rely on prescription drugs to treat health conditions. People of all ages use prescription drugs to treat anything from temporary health issues to long-term diseases and ailments. In turn, we trust that our healthcare providers and the drug manufacturers have done their best to avoid causing harm. How common are prescription...Continue reading
The University of California has settled more cases against one UCLA gynecologist, bringing the total payout amount to $700 million so far. This is a national record for the largest payout from a public university—although the University of Southern California, a private college, is paying $1 billion over thousands of lawsuits against their own gynecologist....Continue reading
We place a lot of trust in medical professionals. Every time you go to the doctor, whether for a checkup, procedure, or surgery, you’re banking on them being educated, trained and skilled enough to take your life and health in their hands. Unfortunately, even the best doctors can’t guarantee a 100 percent success rate—and some...Continue reading
You’ve probably heard about medical malpractice cases before—but if you haven’t filed one before, you might not be familiar with the “affidavit of merit” requirement. Ohio Revised Code Section 2323.451 requires plaintiffs to file such affidavits for each defendant named in the complaint. While your medical malpractice attorney will walk you through this requirement—and likely...Continue reading