Pregnancy, labor and delivery of a newborn baby are typically milestones in a woman’s life that bring joy and excitement to those involved. However, when a newborn infant suffers injury or chronic disabilities due to medical errors during or preceding his or her birth, a mother’s joy can quickly turn to sorrow. In such cases, it is good for Ohio…
A patient who entrusts himself or herself to the medical care of professionals has the right to reasonably assume that staff members will conduct themselves according to the highest levels or professionalism and safety standards and regulations. In Ohio, some medical patients have suffered injury or illness, however, due to substandard medical care. In some cases, there are grounds for…
Ohio medical patients, and those throughout the nation, have the right to reasonably assume that any doctor, nurse, practitioner or other professional staff member who is attending to his or her care will do so according to the highest levels of professionalism and safety standards. Sometimes, a breach of that duty of care also involves accusations of criminal conduct. Regardless,…
When a medical mistake results in a patient suffering serious and/or permanent damage, the situation can quickly become complicated. The injured patient or family of the injured patient may feel that medical professionals were negligent and that injuries resulted due to that negligence. If this is the case, parties may wish to look into filing a medical malpractice claim in…
Many Ohio residents may face difficult health circumstances during their life. For some, those issues could be chronic, and an organ transplant may be the best or only option for potentially rectifying the problem. Finding a compatible organ can be a moment of insurmountable joy for a patient, and if a medical error leads to the transplant not working, the…
It is not uncommon for Ohio residents to feel apprehensive when they need to have surgery. They may worry about their reaction to administered medications or possible errors that could occur during the procedure. If a patient is pregnant, she may also worry about how her unborn child may be affected by any medical action that may be taken. If…
Putting a life in the hands of another person can be a nerve-wracking experience for many individuals. However, this type of situation occurs often when parties go to the hospital for surgery or other medical procedures. Though many patients recover from their procedures without hindrance, some patients may be the victims of medical errors that lead to complications or even…
When individuals are hoping to have a child, they may face fertility issues that cause them to seek medical assistance. In some cases, parties may opt to have a sperm donation in order to become pregnant. Parties are often able to review profiles of possible donors and choose the one they believe would be a match for their situation. However,…
Many Ohio residents put their lives in the hands of doctors every day. They trust these professionals to handle their health care in the proper manner in order to help them get better from any illnesses they may be suffering from. Unfortunately, some doctors may make mistakes when handling a person’s care, and as a result, the person could become…