Representing Victims Of Medical Malpractice In Ohio

Even the most highly trained doctors and nurses can make mistakes and these mistakes can have grave consequences.

According to a report by The National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, more than 225,000 Americans die each year due to medical negligence. The attorneys at McDermott & Hickey, LLC, have decades of experience representing victims of medical malpractice.

Types Of Medical Malpractice

Negligence can occur during any stage of a patient’s care and treatment. Common areas of medical malpractice include:

• Birth injuries (to mother or child)
• Surgical & emergency room errors
• Doctor/nurse errors
• Pharmaceutical/medication errors
• Misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis
• Post-surgical complications
• Cerebral palsy
• Elder abuse/nursing home neglect
• Dehydration, bedsores, malnutrition
• Falls, patient drops

Bringing a medical malpractice claim is no small matter. Medical providers vigorously defend claims of medical malpractice. You need a law firm with the resources and experience to investigate, prepare and if necessary bring your case to trial.