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Can I file a medical malpractice claim against a specialist?

 

A: Medical malpractice court cases have been filed against specialists, and if your specialist caused you injury due to negligent care, you may be able to file a claim, too. To determine whether you have a valid case, you should speak with an Ohio medical malpractice lawyer.

Definition of Medical Specialist

Medical specialists are doctors who are experts in specific practice areas, including: 

• allergy and immunology;
• cardiology;
• neurology;
• anesthesiology;
• internal medicine;
• pediatrics;
• obstetrics and gynecology;
• radiology; and
• ophthalmology. 

Medical specialists are held to a higher standard than general practitioners because of their high skill level. Therefore, when a specialist breaches the acceptable standard of care and causes you harm, you can hold him or her accountable through a physician malpractice claim.

Acceptable Standard of Care for Specialists

Medical specialists are expected to exercise the same care and judgment that a similar specialist with similar training would exercise under similar circumstances. This is considered the National Standard of Care. Thus, your obstetrician would be held to the same standard as an obstetrician, not an endocrinologist.

If your specialist's negligent actions or inactions have caused you or a loved one unnecessary suffering, compensation may be available through a physician malpractice claim. Cleveland, Ohio lawyers may be able to help you to recover damages by proving: 

• your physician owed you a certain standard of care;
• your specialists breached that standard;
• you suffered verifiable losses; and
• the breach of care caused your losses. 

Your medical malpractice lawyer may have to acquire the assistance of expert witnesses to build a solid case on your behalf. Experts who’ve studied medical malpractice court cases can be helpful in describing the National Standard of Care and determining how it was violated.

Help from Cleveland, Ohio Lawyers

Do you have questions about your potential Ohio medical malpractice claim or medical negligence lawsuit? Before you hire a Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer, order our FREE Ohio medical malpractice guide to learn about your rights and options for legal recourse in the event of a doctor or hospital’s mistake. To schedule a FREE consultation or learn more about your rights, contact the Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer team at Mellino Law Firm LLC today – 1-216-241-1901 or 1-888-457-1147.