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Ohio Injury & Malpractice Lawyers
Accidents can take place unexpectedly and completely change your life. In addition to property damage and financial costs, you could be dealing with severe injuries and an inability to work. In some cases, lifelong medical complications might forever alter your ability to perform your prior job or enjoy the activities you once loved.
When all of this happens because of another person's negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation. With a compassionate, experienced Ohio medical malpractice, birth injury, and personal injury attorney at your side to handle your case, you can focus on recovery. If you or a loved one have been injured due to someone else's recklessness or carelessness, Crandall & Pera Law is prepared to fight for justice on your behalf.
Ohio Injury Lawyer Practice Areas
At Crandall & Pera Law, our experienced, compassionate attorneys handle some of the most complex injury cases, from medical malpractice to traumatic brain injuries. Our team is dedicated to the diligent and thorough analysis of each case so that we can fight for compensation that meets the needs of our clients.
Medical Malpractice
Whether you are sick, injured, require surgery, or simply visit your doctor for a standard check-up, you likely rely on your medical providers to offer help and support when you are at your most vulnerable. Because of the great trust we must place in our medical practitioners, the law holds them to a high standard. Unfortunately, sometimes, healthcare professionals fail to deliver proper care, leading to devastating consequences for both patients and their families.
Some common categories of medical malpractice cases include:
Delayed or missed diagnosis
When a doctor misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose a condition, the consequences can be devastating. For instance, a patient might come in with a treatable condition like strep throat and, because of a misdiagnosis, end up developing sepsis with life-altering consequences.
In the case of strokes, a missed diagnosis is fairly common but can rapidly lead to permanent disabilities or even death. Other times, a misdiagnosis could lead to unnecessary and potentially damaging medical treatment.
Medication errors
Even the safest medications can have serious side effects and become dangerous when administered to the wrong patient or in an incorrect amount. A provider might be negligent for prescribing a medication that the patient is known to be allergic to or that has harmful interactions with another medication that the patient is taking.
Improper administration of anesthesia
Anesthesia is extremely beneficial when it comes to saving patients from enduring unimaginable pain during certain procedures. However, if the medical providers fail to administer anesthesia properly or to carefully monitor the unconscious patient, it can cause strokes, heart attacks, brain damage, or death.
Surgical mistakes
Surgical errors can include the failure to properly prepare a patient for surgery or to monitor the patient after a procedure. Following surgery, patients are at risk of certain conditions like blood clots and infections, and if providers fail to notice those complications, they put the individual at risk.
Other surgical errors are more egregious and may include perforating an organ, damaging the person’s spine, or even leaving surgical tools inside of a patient. In extreme cases, negligent practitioners have even operated on the wrong body part.
Hospital infections
While it is possible to develop an infection in many circumstances, there are certain types of infection that are common to hospitals. Infections resulting from improper procedures is a form of medical negligence. A hospital-acquired infection might result from failure to properly sterilize equipment, neglecting to wash hands, not using proper procedures to dispose of medical waste, and more. In the case of conditions like MRSA, which is resistant to many medications, the consequences can be fatal.
Radiology errors
Radiology includes tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. Doctors gain valuable information by reviewing these scans, including about broken bones, cancer, brain injuries, and more. If the provider incorrectly administers the test or the radiologist misreads the scan, this can lead to a missed diagnosis. The results might include cancer advancing to a more serious stage or the worsening of a tre
The law cannot undo the damage caused by negligent medical providers, but it protects those harmed by allowing victims to seek compensation for their mistakes. The Ohio injury attorneys at Crandall & Pera Law are experienced in handling complex cases involving dangerous drugs, surgical and anesthesia errors, medication mistakes, delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and more. The highly technical nature of these claims requires the utmost attention and care, so it is extremely important to have an experienced legal team advocate on your behalf in any Ohio medical malpractice claims.
Birth Injury
Birth injuries caused by the carelessness of hospitals, doctors, or other medical staff are often preventable. Yet the damage caused to newborns because of negligent medical care or intervention can lead to lifelong health issues such as cerebral palsy or Erb's palsy. For the families faced with this type of medical negligence, the future often holds substantial medical expenses and other costs associated with providing for their injured child's needs. Sometimes, the child will require extra care, support, and equipment throughout their entire life.
Some conditions that may occur because of medical errors at birth include:
Erb’s palsy (Brachial palsy)
This condition involves the injury of nerves that supply the baby’s arms and hands (brachial plexus). Brachial palsy often occurs when there is difficulty delivering the baby’s shoulder. The result is that the baby cannot flex and rotate their arm. While mild cases may resolve in a matter of months, more serious injuries can lead to permanent nerve damage.
Facial paralysis
During the birthing process, the baby may experience pressure on the face that injures the facial nerve. Mild cases may improve in a matter of weeks, while more serious cases require surgical intervention.
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy results most often from the lack of oxygen to the child's brain or trauma to a baby's head during delivery. The condition causes physical difficulties, learning and speech delays, challenges eating, and can cause a host of other long-term symptoms, including seizures and hearing and vision difficulties.
Parents who are tasked with meeting the needs of a child who suffered a birth injury must be emotionally resilient, but they also will require significant financial resources. The birth injury lawyers at Crandall & Pera Law work with families to assess long-term costs and pursue the compensation necessary to cover past, present, and future expenses for their injured child. Fair compensation means that families can cover the costs of caring for the needs of a child injured at birth and provide that child with the best possible future.
Personal Injury
Crandall & Pera Law handles the most challenging injury cases, including those resulting in catastrophic injuries. Our compassionate team of Ohio injury lawyers understands the profound and long-term impact these injuries have on individuals and families. Beyond the physical pain, victims face emotional trauma and financial burdens, including the inability to work. Your focus needs to be on recovering, healing, and rebuilding your life. We can help you by handling the legal claim, working tirelessly to secure the compensation you and your family need for long-term care and recovery.
Crandall & Pera Law takes on the most serious personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries, including:
Brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury may make it difficult for a person to care for themselves, leading to life-long need of caregiving and assistance.
Spinal cord injuries
Injuries to the spinal cord can result in paralysis. In such cases, a person will require medical assistance, treatment, and technology for the rest of their lives.
Amputations
Amputation is the loss of a limb, which can result from traumatic accidents or injuries. Other cases may involve infection and the need to remove a limb. The cost of lifelong care may include assistance and costly prosthetics.
Severe burns
Burns cause extreme pain and create a high risk of infection. In serious cases, such burns may prevent a person from functioning and working and cause disfigurement.
Whether it’s negotiating with insurance companies, gathering critical evidence, or representing you in court, our lawyers are here to support you through this difficult time. Our Ohio injury lawyers offer personalized attention and relentless advocacy for you and your loved ones.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Nursing homes are tasked with caring for people who are no longer able to care for themselves. For family members who make the difficult decision to seek a facility that provides the full-time care their loved ones require, they expect the provider to offer a reasonable level of attention, compassion, and medical care. Sadly, many people find that their loved one is suffering abuse and neglect rather than living in a safe environment.
Crandall & Pera Law represents those suffering from severe cases of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Nursing home abuse
Abuse may involve intentional harm through actions such as assault (hitting or kicking), unreasonable confinement, physical punishment, heavy sedation, or sexual assault.
Nursing home neglect
Neglect may be unintentional or intentional and involves failing to provide necessary care and services. This might mean failing to treat an injury or illness, allowing a patient to exist in unsanitary circumstances, or neglecting to prevent them from entering dangerous situations. Some examples might include failing to seek treatment when a patient suffers a stroke or allowing a patient with dementia to leave a facility and be harmed.
Those who suspect their loved ones are suffering abuse or neglect should consult with a compassionate injury lawyer in OH. Our family members who require caregiving deserve to live in dignity and comfort, free from abuse and neglect.
Wrongful Death
There is no amount of money that can ever make up for what is lost when a loved one dies as a result of another person or organization’s negligence. Pursuing a wrongful death action is about alleviating some of the financial burden you and your family face and holding the responsible person or entity accountable for their negligence or carelessness.
Our OH injury lawyers provide comprehensive legal support for your family and seek to recover funeral costs, medical bills, lost income, and other compensation caused by a wrongful death.
Some examples of wrongful death cases we handle include:
Car accidents
Tragically, the carelessness of other drivers often causes fatal injuries to others on the road.
Medical malpractice
Medical professionals may fail to provide the required standard of care, potentially leading to fatal outcomes for the patients they are meant to care for.
Workplace accidents
Unsafe working conditions or the negligence of an employer can result in a fatal accident.
Product liability
Defective or dangerous products may lead to deadly injuries for those who use them.
Nursing Home Negligence
Inadequate care or abuse in nursing homes may lead to the death of a resident.
The loss of a close family member is devastating. Our Ohio injury attorneys understand the seriousness of these cases and are committed to standing by your side and advocating for your rights.
Auto & Truck Accidents
Vehicle accidents lead to many devastating and even deadly results on Ohio’s roads. Most of these tragic events are entirely avoidable. The Ohio injury attorneys at Crandall & Pera Law handle the most complex automobile accidents, including those that involve catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
Automobile accidents may involve:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Cyclist accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
If you or your family is facing the aftermath of an automobile accident, our injury attorneys are here to help you recover just compensation.
What Can I Expect If I’m Facing a Medical Malpractice or Injury Case in Ohio?
When it comes to accidental injuries caused by someone else’s negligence, the law offers pathways to recover compensation. Unfortunately, the legal system can be a challenge to navigate. In fact, even before you file a claim, you might need the help, support, and counsel of an Ohio malpractice attorney or injury lawyer. Your case will go through several of the below phases, and although most will end in a settlement, some may go to trial.
Insurance negotiations
If you were injured, an insurance provider may have already reached out to negotiate your claim. Be cautious in any dealings with an insurance representative. The goal of an insurance company is to resolve your matter as quickly and cheaply as possible. It is best to speak to an Ohio injury attorney right away. Your lawyer serves as a representative and advocate and can put you on a more equal footing in negotiations with an insurance company.
Filing a lawsuit
If the insurance company refuses to make a reasonable offer, your next move is to file a lawsuit. You and your attorney will discuss your case before this step and gather evidence that backs up your request for financial compensation. Your medical bills, lost wages, and other costs will be extremely important for estimating the value of your claim and determining what would be a good settlement.
Discovery and evidence collection
Through your attorney, you will exchange evidence with the other side, including documents that show the extent of your injuries and required treatment. Either side can also request depositions, which are a formal interview that an attorney conducts with a witness who is under oath. All of the information gathered in this phase is critical for each side to build their case and for your lawyer to make a strong argument for a large settlement or verdict.
Taking the case to trial
It is possible and even likely that you will be able to settle your case at any time leading up to the trial. Some cases may settle the day a trial is scheduled. If your case does not, then your lawyer will present your case in front of a judge and jury. At the end of the trial, the jury will make a decision about whether the other party is legally responsible for your injuries and come up with a number that reflects what they believe is fair compensation in your case.
What Damages Can My Injury or Medical Malpractice Lawyer in OH Help Me Collect?
Damages are the compensation you collect either through a settlement with the opposing party or through an award from the court. There are three main categories of damages that you might collect in your case:
Economic Damages
These damages compensate you for your actual financial losses, such as:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Property Damage
- Adaptive Technologies
- Funeral and Burial Costs
You can typically calculate some of your economic damages by compiling bills for treatments you already underwent because of your injuries. You may need to get estimates for future medical care, lost earning potential, and other speculative costs or losses you are facing because of the harm you suffered.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are intangible losses that are harder to quantify or assign a dollar amount to. This category includes considerations like:
- Pain and Suffering
- Loss of Consortium or Companionship
- Emotional Distress
In many cases, the amount you recover in non-economic damages will relate to your economic damages, with higher amounts going to those with more severe injuries and more costly care requirements.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages differ from both economic and non-economic damages as their purpose is to punish the at-fault party for particularly egregious behavior. The goal is not to compensate but rather to deter similar actions in the future. It’s uncommon for courts to award punitive damages. Your Ohio injury lawyer can help you understand whether or not they might apply in your case.
Every case is different, so determining the damages that might be available to you will depend on a thorough analysis of your claim. Reach out to Crandall & Pera Law for a free consultation to discuss your case.
Can I Help My Lawyer Build a Strong Medical Malpractice or Injury Case in Ohio?
Yes, you can help your injury or malpractice lawyer build a stronger case. A few ways for you to contribute include:
Being honest
Your case might include some facts that do not present you in the best light. You do not have to be perfect to be successful in your personal injury case. In fact, even if you are partly at fault for your injuries, Ohio law states that you can still recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% to blame. Being candid with your lawyer will not hurt your case. Instead, it helps them build the best case possible and prepare for arguments the other side might make.
Responding quickly
Ohio law has deadlines for filing claims, and your case will have court dates and other deadlines to comply with along the way. If your lawyer asks you to provide documents, answer a question, or fill out a form, do so promptly to avoid any delays or complications with your case.
Taking your doctor’s advice
If your doctor recommends physical therapy or other necessary medications or care, comply with their advice. If you skip appointments or neglect to follow through with treatments, the other side may use that against you as a way to argue that your injuries are not as bad as you claim them to be.
Avoiding sharing information about your case on and offline
While sharing with your lawyer is a good idea, sharing in general is not. The opposing side also may use your posts online against you, even if those posts do not relate to your case. For example, if you post a picture of yourself gardening, they might argue that the image suggests you are not injured, and a photo of you at a social event may be used to suggest you are not experiencing mental anguish from your injury.
Remember that your attorney works for you. If you have any questions about your case, how to protect your rights, or what to expect when pursuing compensation, never hesitate to reach out.
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Crandall & Pera Law represents those injured in serious accidents and malpractice cases across Ohio. Contact us today to arrange a free consultation in one of our convenient Ohio locations, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chagrin Falls, and Chesterland.
