5 Steps in Filing an Ohio Medical Malpractice Complaint April 17, 2012.
If you believe that your injuries or illness were caused a doctor’s, nurse’s, or other medical professional’s negligence, you may have the right to file a medical malpractice complaint. Your complaint will lay the foundation for your claim.
- Speak with an Ohio medical malpractice attorney with experience handling these cases. He or she will explain your rights and will help determine if have a legitimate case worth pursuing.
- File your complaint. The accused medical professional will have a specified timeframe in which to respond, usually 20 days. They may either agree with your complaint or deny it.
- counter any denials. You will also have a specified timeframe in which to respond.
- discovery phase, which begins when all the filings have been completed. This may last several months depending on the circumstances.
- negotiate a settlement or go to trial. Either way, a resolution will eventually be reached.
Filing a medical malpractice complaint may seem like a stressful, overwhelming process, but it can be made easier by securing legal representation.
Consulting with an Ohio Medical Malpractice Attorney
The decision to pursue a medical malpractice claim is a serious one. To schedule a free consultation, contact the Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer team at Mellino Law Firm at (440) 333-3800.