Your doctor plays a vital role in your health and wellness. While many medical professionals make it a point to provide quality care, listen to patient concerns, and take a proactive approach towards wellness, others fall short of these basic standards. When this...
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Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis is a common medical error
When someone visits a doctor, there is the expectation that the physician will make the right diagnosis and outline an appropriate treatment plan. Unfortunately, this is not the case in many situations. Misdiagnosis is a common problem, and it is an error that can...
What is the statute of limitations on med mal cases in Ohio?
If you or a loved one sustained an injury at the hands of a health care provider of any kind — be it a medical doctor, dentist, chiropractor or optometrist — you may wonder if you can pursue compensation via a medical malpractice claim. While the answer depends on...
Electronic records a surprising source for medical malpractice
Medical technology is improving at a rapid pace. This is generally expected to help patients with their treatment and recovery with a reduction in avoidable errors. For those in Northwest Ohio, Michigan and the nearby areas, one of the last things they expect when...
Surgical errors major contributor to medical malpractice
Most people have a lot of faith and trust in the doctors and nurses who treat them. In fact, very rarely do individuals flat out reject medical advice that is provided to them by these professionals. There's good reason for this. Doctors receive extensive education...
Diagnostic errors affect nearly 1 in 10 patients with “Big Three”
If you or someone you love has been the victim of a medical misdiagnosis in Toledo, Ohio, then know that there is a way to seek compensation for the resulting losses. First, it's important to understand that many conditions are the subject of a misdiagnosis or delayed...
What can I do if I am medically misdiagnosed?
Medical misdiagnosis can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. As a result, victims of medical malpractice need to know what they can do about it and how they can get help when harmed by medical negligence. Misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose,...
Surgical Mistakes Can be Damaging
Cases of medical malpractice can be dangerous, demoralizing, and expensive. When an Ohio resident suffers a preventable injury or ailment due to the negligence of their doctor, they should know that they have rights and options for becoming whole. Although not every...
Ohio has strict deadlines for filing med mal claims
As is the case with other types of lawsuits, a Toledo resident has only a certain amount of time during which she must file a medical malpractice claim. To give an overview of these rules, the basic idea is that a victim of medical malpractice has one year to file a...
How long should a doctor spend with a patient?
Despite the advances made in diagnostic medicine in recent years, a good deal of the reasoning that goes into diagnosing medical conditions comes from simple observation. That means that when you go to a doctor’s office, hospital clinic or emergency department...