Can I Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice in Cleveland, Ohio? February 23, 2012.

f you or a loved one was injured, disabled, or disfigured due to a negligence that occurred in a hospital, attorney Chris Mellino welcomes you to contact our Cleveland office for a free consultation. You may also download or request Chris’ free, easy-to-read guide to filing a medical malpractice claim in Ohio.

Proving that a Hospital Acted Negligently

To file a claim, you must be able to prove that a medical professional treating you or a loved one behaved in a way that is not in line with the accepted standard of care in Ohio. Lawsuits commonly cite:

• misdiagnosis or wrong diagnosis;
• failure to diagnose in a timely manner;
• surgical errors;
• hospital-acquired infections;
• failure to provide follow-up treatment;
• birth injuries; and
• emergency department errors.

If any of these happened to you, contact our Cleveland attorneys for a free consultation. We combine specialized medical knowledge, exceptional trial skills, and superior negotiating talent to obtain full and fair compensation for clients and to hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. We also wrote the book on medical malpractice. Request your free copy here.