Columbus Legal Blog

If you have an upcoming surgery, you're likely concerned over any number of issues. Whether your procedure is large or small, you're probably worrying about things like pain and recovery time. One thing you shouldn't have to worry over, though, is whether your surgeon has enough experience to safely perform the operation. Unfortunately, it appears this concern may be a valid one.

Generally, larger hospitals have surgeons on staff who have experience or even specialize in performing certain complex procedures. In smaller areas, however, an inexperienced doctor may not have the practice to do as skilled a job. Is that a risk you want to take, either with your own health or with the life of someone you love? Is there anything you, the patient, can do to avoid this risk of a botched surgical procedure by an inexperienced surgeon?

You expected the day you gave birth to be one of the most exciting and joyous times of your life. Instead, you now find yourself worried over the health and well-being of your infant. For one reason or another, your baby didn't receive enough oxygen during labor and delivery. Even when this doesn't prove fatal, this lack of oxygen during the birthing process -- known as birth asphyxia -- can have devastating long-term effects.

So what, exactly, is birth asphyxia? What are the signs, and how can you tell if your baby suffered this condition at birth? What can you do now and how can you get your child the help he or she needs?

Your family members may require hospice care as they reach the end of their lives. You may not expect that medical malpractice exists for hospice patients due to the sensitive nature of the type of care, and the fact that patients are terminally ill. However, this is not necessarily the case. Hospice nurses, like any other medical professional, may fail in giving the proper standard of care and cause unnecessary harm to you or your family member.

In-home health care providers often receive the contracts for hospice work. These providers still must follow standards and protocols that apply when a person is in a hospital or nursing home. Your family member has the right to safe, effective and humane treatment as a hospice patient. There are several types of medical malpractice claims that may apply to hospice care.

On Wednesday July 26, the first night of the 2017 Ohio State Fair, tragedy struck. While the "Fire Ball" carnival ride was operating on the evening of the 26th, the sudden and loud sound of cracking metal rang through the fairgrounds, and a large piece of the ride snapped loose and crashed to the ground, throwing riders through the air and onto the ground. One rider died upon hitting the ground, while at least seven others have suffered critical injuries.