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The doctor-patient relationship depends on trust, trust that the physician will communicate clearly, will take the correct steps in treating an illness, and will diagnose medical problems in a timely way so that effective treatment can begin. Most doctors honor that trust by putting the patient’s safety first. When a doctor makes decisions that endanger the patient, a Cleveland physician negligence lawyer can hold him or her accountable.
This can help improve the system, because without accountability, there cannot be responsibility.Whether by misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, where the patient will receive incorrect treatment or no treatment at all, or by making avoidable mistakes in surgery, medical prescriptions, or treatment, carelessness can have a significant negative effect on the medical outcome and the patient’s quality of life. Our team at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber can help you.
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Physician negligence can be devastating. If this has happened to you or a loved one, it is important to seek the advice and counsel of an experienced physician negligence lawyer. An attorney can explain your options and determine whether you are able to file a claim against the physician.
Whether you are recovering at The Flats, Goodrich-Kirtland Park, or elsewhere in Cleveland, you rely on strong legal support to help you manage your injury claim. Roughly three in 10 doctors have faced legal action before, and a strong case can lead to meaningful compensation.
Contact Spangenberg Shibley & Liber if you have been injured or lost a loved one because of physician negligence, or read below for more information. We represent clients in Ohio and Florida. Over several decades, our award-winning lawyers have helped clients reclaim more than $1 billion in compensation.
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits. Awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results.
If you have been injured by the failure of a physician to diagnose your illness or condition, it is important to work with an attorney who can make complex medical issues understandable to a jury. Every case is unique, every client is unique, and we help our clients get answers about what happened and what should have happened.
Most doctors are capable, safe people. When a doctor chooses to cut corners, though, he or she is responsible for answering for the injuries that carelessness causes. Especially given that insurance companies generally pay for the verdict, people should feel confident that their claim is going to help improve the system, not hurt it.
Diagnostic errors account for 26.6% of malpractice claims. We advocate for clients whose physicians were negligent and failed to order the correct diagnostic tests, failed to interpret test results correctly, or failed to offer the accepted treatment for the illness or condition.
Our misdiagnosis cases include:
Many patients are reluctant to file a claim against their doctors. They may have built up a relationship over many years and are hesitant to inflict financial damage on someone they like. We counsel clients about the malpractice insurance that all doctors carry for this very reason: to provide a remedy to patients who are harmed by their negligent mistakes and errors.
Not only does filing a claim give the patient some redress, but it also helps the doctor avoid similar mistakes in the future. By initiating a medical malpractice claim, you may be protecting other patients.
When you work with an experienced injury lawyer, you can be compensated for the tangible and intangible losses you suffered due to a medical misdiagnosis. Economic damages can address the additional medical care you needed, along with the financial losses you suffered from lost wages and other setbacks. Non-economic damages can compensate for the pain and suffering you experienced. Claims that go to trial could result in punitive damages awarded by a judge or jury.
Suffering harm due to a misdiagnosis at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, or elsewhere in Cleveland could lead to serious setbacks. When you hire a physician negligence lawyer, you gain support from an advocate who understands the state’s physician negligence laws and how they could apply to your physician negligence case.
A Cleveland physician negligence attorney can gather evidence to support your claim and pursue a settlement or court claim while you recover.
A: Physician negligence occurs when a doctor fails to provide treatments or diagnoses that meet the accepted standard of care. When that negligence causes harm to a patient, the doctor could be held accountable through a medical malpractice claim. Surgical errors, failing to diagnose an ailment in a timely manner, and delays in administering treatment can all lead to liability issues for a doctor. Still, the injured patient must gather and present evidence proving negligence.
A: You can prove physician negligence by gathering evidence that shows the doctor failed to meet an accepted standard of care. Documentation should also show a causal relationship between that negligence and the harm that you suffered. Medical records, testimony from consultants, witness statements, and other forms of evidence can provide the documentation that you need to show that the doctor’s negligence did not meet an acceptable standard of care.
A: Compensation for physician negligence typically reflects the harm someone suffered from medical malpractice. A settlement can reflect tangible losses from medical bills, missed time from work, reduced earning capacity, and out-of-pocket expenses. Non-economic damages can address intangible losses tied to pain and suffering. A claim that goes to trial could result in punitive damages aimed at punishing the negligent physician.
A: In Ohio, medical malpractice claims must be filed within one year of the date of the injury. If the injury was not apparent until a later date, the timeline may be adjusted accordingly. Missing this filing deadline could mean that a case is dismissed in court. Early legal action can protect your eligibility to pursue compensation. Timely filings can also help preserve key evidence and witness testimony.
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