Medical Mistakes In Ohio That Could Cost You Your Health

You trust your doctors, nurses, and care teams to make decisions that protect your health and well-being. Most of the time, that trust is warranted. However, when an Ohio healthcare provider falls short of acceptable standards and causes harm, you may have a medical malpractice claim.

Our experienced Sandusky medical malpractice lawyers represent patients injured by preventable medical errors and fight to get them the compensation they deserve. Find out common types of medical mistakes that can put you at risk and how to protect your rights in a claim.

Common Medical Mistakes That Lead To Ohio Malpractice Claims

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that preventable medical errors cause over 200,000 patient deaths annually in the United States, making them one of the leading causes of death nationwide. They leave hundreds of thousands of other victims suffering serious injuries.

In Ohio, common types of medical mistakes that could lead to a malpractice claim include:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis;
• Surgical mistakes and errors;
• Medication errors;
• Anesthesia mistakes;
• Birth injuries;
• Hospital-acquired infections.

Under the Ohio Revised Code (Section 2305.113), medical malpractice happens when a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or other provider fails to meet a standard of care followed by others in their field. Victims and their families have the right to hold them liable for their medical expenses, missed income, and other losses.

How To Protect Your Health And Your Rights in an Ohio Medical Malpractice Claim

If you suspect an Ohio doctor or other health care provider made a mistake that negatively impacted your health, take action immediately. State law generally allows up to one year to file a medical malpractice claim, but evidence can disappear quickly.

To protect both your health and your rights in an Ohio medical malpractice claim, take these steps:

• Request copies of all medical records from every provider involved in your care.
• Write down a detailed timeline of your treatment, symptoms, and any conversations with healthcare staff while your memory is fresh.
• Get a second medical opinion to uncover the full scope of the harm you suffered and what corrective treatment you may need.
• Avoid signing any releases or making statements to the hospital or its insurance representatives without legal counsel.

In addition to the above steps, contact our experienced Sandusky medical malpractice lawyers as soon as possible.

Request a Consultation With Our Experienced Sandusky Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today

Medical providers are human and can make mistakes. However, when their errors cause you or someone you love to suffer serious harm, you have the right to hold them accountable.

At Murray & Murray, our medical malpractice lawyers work with qualified medical experts, thoroughly investigate what went wrong, and hold negligent providers liable for your medical bills and other losses. To get the compensation you need to recover, contact our office and request a consultation today. We represent clients in Sandusky, Ohio and the Northern Ohio area.

Sources:

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499956/

codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2305.113