Ohio Misdiagnosis Attorneys

Like most people, you trust medical professionals to take care of you when you go to the doctor or hospital. But misdiagnosis is common, and many people leave without a diagnosis or with a wrong diagnosis. When this results in serious harm or illness, you may be eligible for compensation.

A Look at Misdiagnosis Statistics

• 795,000 Americans are permanently disabled or die from diagnostic errors every year (British Medical Journal of Quality & Safety, 2024)
• 75% of serious harm was caused by the misdiagnosis of cancer, infections, and vascular events accounted for in the above study.
• 38% of harm was caused by the improper diagnosis of pneumonia, lung cancer, sepsis, stroke, and venous thromboembolism.
• 5% of missed diagnosis cases were attributed to strokes.
• 1% of women are misdiagnosed compared to just 33.9% of men. (Soliant Health State of Healthcare Report, 2024)
• 23% of patients reported misdiagnosis in emergency rooms or hospitals in 2024 in the above study.
• 7% of Black women are properly diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy compared to 72.7% of white women. (American Heart Association, 2019)

Your Rights After Misdiagnosis

If you or a family member were misdiagnosed or a doctor failed to diagnose you at all, you have the right to obtain copies of your medical records and to contact a qualified medical malpractice lawyer.

An attorney can help you determine if you have a case and will guide you through the next steps.

Cases We Handle

For almost 40 years, Chris has helped victims who’ve been harmed by the following misdiagnoses: 

• Colorectal cancer
• Breast cancer
• Skin cancer
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Sepsis
• Meningitis
• Bradycardia
• Birth injuries
• Preeclampsia
• Alzheimer’s
• Pneumonia
• Air embolisms
• Hospital-acquired infections

Why Choose The Mellino Law Firm?

We combine specialized medical knowledge, exceptional trial skills, and notable negotiating talent to obtain full and fair compensation for clients and to hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions.

We have:

• Decades of experience representing victims and their families
• Recognition in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers®
• Martindale-Hubbell® Preeminent AV® ratings
• Ranking in the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers by the American Society of Legal Advocates
• Ranking in the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100
• A compassionate and personalized approach

By limiting the number of cases we accept, The Mellino Law Firm is able to give wrong diagnosis claims the attention they deserve to make sure nothing else goes overlooked. When you call us, you’ll speak to an attorney, not a case manager.

Our Results

• $28.7 million for missed diagnosis of fetal distress resulting in cerebral palsy
• $4.3 million for delayed diagnosis of uterine cancer .
• $12.5 million for missed cardiac tamponade that resulted in a permanent vegetative state
• $890,000 for misdiagnosed pediatric dystonia

Client Testimonials 

Contact Our Ohio Misdiagnosis Attorneys for a Free Consultation

If you have questions about filing a medical malpractice claim for failure to diagnose or wrong diagnosis, our Ohio misdiagnosis lawyer welcomes you to contact our office for a free consultation.

Contact us today at (440) 333-3800 to request a complimentary case evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Ohio?

In Ohio, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases, including misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, is one year from the date it was discovered. However, Ohio also has a four-year statute of repose, which means you cannot file a claim once four years have passed, regardless of whether the injury was discovered later.

Will I need an expert witness?

To help prove your case, your misdiagnosis lawyer will hire an expert witness, who is typically a physician who practices the same line of medicine as the doctor in question. They will investigate your claim and determine whether your doctor violated the standard of care governing that field. The standard of care is based on what the average doctor would do if he or she had been faced with the same circumstances.

If the expert witness concludes that your doctor deviated from the accepted standard of good medical practice, they can testify in your case.