Hospital Negligence
Nursing home residents and their families fear possible retaliation
When you can no longer care for your aging parents in Ohio, there’s sometimes no other option than placing them in nursing homes. While many nursing homes provide adequate care, others don’t. A recent study aimed to uncover why some residents and their families fear reporting nursing homes to the proper authorities. The data behind…
Read MoreSigns you may have a medical malpractice claim
Medical malpractice claims are a serious matter in Ohio and can have long-lasting effects on the patient and the healthcare provider. If you believe you have been a victim of medical malpractice, it is essential to understand the types of malpractice recognized by law. Delay in diagnosis One of the most common forms of medical…
Read MoreEmergency rooms miss many serious conditions
Emergency room personnel at Ohio hospitals expect to see people in significant medical distress. Their patients depend on them during stressful or even frightening events. Despite emergency workers’ experience treating people with life-threatening conditions, a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concluded that physicians misdiagnosed 6% of emergency patients. Over one-third…
Read MoreHow to spot infections from hospital negligence
Infections are one of many health issues that can arise from hospital negligence. You should be aware of the risks associated with hospital negligence to protect yourself and notice problems sooner. In Ohio, you could seek compensation for an infection you got because of medical malpractice. Impacts of infections There are around 1.7 million healthcare-acquired…
Read MoreCan I sue a hospital for a miscarriage in Ohio?
Miscarriages are unfortunately common in Ohio. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in a miscarriage. If you have experienced a miscarriage and believe that it was caused by negligence on the part of your doctor or the hospital where you received…
Read MoreCommon Emergency Room and Medical Facility Errors
Medical malpractice is negligence that can cause serious injury or death to a patient in Ohio or Kentucky. It’s an unfortunate reality that medical errors happen all too often in emergency rooms and medical facilities, but it does not have to be this way. In order to reduce medical mistakes, people must first become aware…
Read MoreCommon hospital negligence during pregnancy and birth
Patients have rights when they’re in the care of a health care professional, which means they can file a lawsuit if they believe they were mistreated or their health was neglected. Approximately 4,000 OB/GYNs are sued every year in Ohio and the rest of the United States, which can affect their careers and the decisions…
Read MoreHospital-acquired infections can be fatal
Residents of Ohio go to a hospital to get better, not incur more illnesses. Unfortunately, this routinely occurs in the course of providing health care. Hospital-acquired infections, or HAIs, happen more frequently with certain at-risk factors, one of which is the type of procedure administered to the patient. One such procedure where the chance of…
Read MoreHospital negligence in Ohio
While many people use the term “negligence” loosely, it is a concept that has to be proven beyond reasonable doubt before a patient can hold a doctor or a hospital responsible for any damage that they suffered. A person can be found negligent when it is deemed that their carelessness resulted in the harm of…
Read MoreFighting hospital negligence in Ohio
People place their trust and their health in the hands of medical professionals. While most workers in the health care arena in Ohio are doing their best, unfortunately, some are providing less than optimal care. Attorney Stephen Crandall has a unique perspective on the issue of hospital negligence. Early in his legal career, Crandall worked…
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