Medical Malpractice
The Sweeney Law Firm represents clients who are gravely injured as well as families who have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one due to the negligence or intentional acts of healthcare providers such as hospitals, doctors, nurses, and medical support staff. When medical errors cause a patient to suffer a significant injury or death, they may provide the basis for a medical malpractice lawsuit against the provider.
What Types of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Does the Sweeney Law Firm Handle?
We handle a variety of medical malpractice claims for clients throughout Ohio, such as:
- Delayed Diagnosis
- Wrong Diagnosis
- Lack of Informed Consent
- Birth Injuries
- Healthcare Provider Errors
- Misread imaging including x-rays, MRI’s, CT scans, and Ultrasounds
- Medical Device Complications and Mistakes
- Medication Administration Errors
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Failure to communicate test results
- Surgical Errors
Mr. Sweeney has handled medical malpractice cases for over 20 years and, armed with this experience, the Sweeney Law Firm is prepared to handle the most complex medical malpractice matters for clients.
The Statute of Limitations in Ohio is Important to Remember
The deadline for filing malpractice suits in Ohio is short, typically one year. This deadline can be extended when the patient is a minor or when an adult patient does not timely discover the injury. Timing is critical in malpractice cases so that your attorney has the time to gather the records and obtain the expert review required to support a law suit. For this reason, it is important that you contact an experienced attorney as soon a you think you have been a victim of medical malpractice.
Can a medical malpractice suit help me?
When a doctor or hospital is held legally responsible for injuries you suffered due to their negligence in your medical care or treatment, they may be made to pay for your injuries. These injuries are often severe, debilitating, and life altering. For this reason, it is critical that you and your family be represented by an experienced malpractice attorney who will fight to obtain the compensation that you deserve. In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded against medical providers to punish them for their conscious disregard for your safety and rights.
Call the Sweeney Law Firm today for a free consultation with a medical malpractice attorney at 330.252.1772.
