Columbus Legal Blog
3 common medical mistakes that can lead to birth injuries
All new mothers hope that their baby will be happy and healthy when they're born. However, some doctors or other medical staff members can cause serious harm to your child if they make poor decisions during delivery. A birth injury happens when your otherwise healthy...
Treating cervical cancer starts with accurate assessment
Cervical cancer was once of the deadliest forms of cancer for American women, though the advancement of testing for the disease has led to a drop in numbers. But mishandling the crucial first steps of the process can quickly lead to an uphill battle. There will be...
What are the most common surgical errors?
Surgery can be time-consuming and expensive for most Ohio residents. But at some point, a procedure could be the difference between life and death. Those who do need surgery expect the highest quality of care from the surgeons who carry out their operation. Sadly, not...
How can I tell if my doctor got my diagnosis wrong?
Perhaps you felt like you had the flu, a bad chest cold or a pulled muscle. You may have had aching joints, overwhelming fatigue or a pain you could not describe. Whether you went to the emergency room or your primary physician, chances are someone heard your...
Medical malpractice: Determining grounds for filing a claim
What if you were to go to an Ohio doctor's office and request examination for a series of particular symptoms you were experiencing? Would you expect the doctor to be able properly diagnose your condition? Like most patients, you likely answered "yes" or at least...
Factors that place you at risk for injury during pregnancy
Having a baby in an Ohio hospital can be an exciting, joyful, yet stressful experience. Perhaps, you consider yourself a veteran at the process, after having navigated several other pregnancies and births. Then again, this might be your first go-around, in which case,...
Why are strokes sometimes misdiagnosed?
No one likes to think about the fact that doctors are human too and sometimes make mistakes. One area where medical providers mess up is with a misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis, which sometimes can lead to lifelong disability or death, especially in the case of...
Misdiagnoses are leading cause of medical malpractice claims
Delayed or inaccurate diagnoses are responsible for more than a third of all medical malpractice claims in the United States, where the patient died or was severely disabled, according to a recent white paper study. The research was funded by the Society to Improve...
Ohio doctor charged with 25 counts of murder over opioid abuse
An Ohio doctor, scheduled to stand trial in June 2020, is accused of ordering lethal amounts of opioids leading to the deaths of 25 patients, while an investigation by the hospital where he worked says there could be even more deaths linked to his actions. The case...
You should receive safe and quality care in Ohio hospitals
What is the difference between safety and quality regarding medical care in an Ohio hospital? When you enter a hospital for medical treatment, examination or surgery, you can reasonably expect to receive care in accordance with accepted safety standards and the...
