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The attorneys of the Mellino Robenalt, LLC work hard to share legal expertise with the community. Bringing you the most up-to-date information on surgical errors, medical injuries to children, and other medical malpractice issues is of upmost importance. We specialize in these types of cases, and regularly share our legal research to keep you informed.
Posted on: Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Medical malpractice is unfortunately all too common today. Health care is such a broad industry – with highly specialized medical professionals performing all types of complex surgeries, prescribing medications to patients and offering their advice – and therefore it is inevitable that something will go wrong with some of these professionals. While it is in no way accepted as the norm, any experienced Cleveland medical malpractice attorney will tell you that it’s a very real thing and it has very real consequences for medical professionals who make errors. Because of this, most health care professionals today have medical malpractice insurance [...]
Posted on: Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
The client-attorney relationship privilege protects sensitive information that you divulge to your Cleveland personal injury lawyer. The following are exceptions to the client-attorney relationship privilege: client death – in the event that a client should pass away, privilege may be breached if legal heirs litigate against one another; fiduciary duty – a corporation has a right to attorney-client privilege, but it is not absolute and may be breached on behalf of shareholders in certain cases; fraud or crime furtherance – when a client seeks advice from a lawyer to advance a crime or fraud or to conceal a crime after [...]
Tags: Personal Injury Claims
Posted on: Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
While any type of medical mistake can be devastating, one made by a surgeon can be life-altering. This is especially true if it results in the loss of a limb, paralysis, scarring, or disfigurement. An Ohio medical malpractice attorney can help you file a medical malpractice complaint if you were the victim of a surgical mistake. If the attorney determines that your complaint has merit, it will be filed in court. The surgeon will be notified and will start to work with their attorneys. You must prove that the surgeon acted in a negligent manner and as a result, you suffered injuries. Some of [...]
Posted on: Monday, May 28th, 2012
When most people think of a medical malpractice claim they think of doctors, nurses and hospitals but did you know that a pharmacist can also be held liable in an Ohio medical malpractice case? Just like doctors, pharmacists are trained medical professionals who owe patients a duty of care. If a pharmacist fails to do so and acts in a negligent manner that causes harm or injury they may be found guilty of committing medical malpractice. Some common mistakes that can occur when dealing with a pharmacist can include: improper labeling of a medication causing a patient to take the [...]
Posted on: Monday, May 28th, 2012
Winning your medical malpractice suit requires you prove medical negligence. A medical malpractice attorney in Cleveland can explain what may be considered as evidentiary items in your specific circumstance. Generally, a medical malpractice suit may include the following items as evidence: any documents pertaining to the medical procedure related to your current health condition; relevant documents leading up to the medical procedure or your current health condition; any follow-up medical care records and diagnoses; a physical assessment of your current state of injuries and ill-health; any physical evidence that may be available; testimony from expert medical witnesses; affidavits and depositions from both parties and [...]
Tags: healthcare providers, medical history, medical malpractice attorney, medical malpractice suit
Posted on: Saturday, May 26th, 2012
Awarding compensation to victims of medical malpractice in Cleveland is limited, depending upon the type of damages sought. A medical malpractice lawyer should be able to explain the specifics in detail. Below is a general overview of award limits Ohioans may receive in medical malpractice claims. Economic Damages These types of damages refer to economic losses related to the medical malpractice case, such as medical expenses and lost wages. The laws in Ohio do not set limit for these damages. Non-economic Damages These types of damages refer to: quality of life issues; pain and suffering; and disfigurement. Since it is impossible to exactly [...]
Tags: award limits, catastrophic injury, compensation, damages, economic damages, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawyer, non-economic damages
Posted on: Friday, May 25th, 2012
You pay your insurance company a rate expecting to be covered and protected financially if you’re in a serious car accident. Most people don’t like to think about actually being in a car accident on Ohio’s busy roads but if and when that time comes, you may be surprised at how your insurance company will treat you. In reality, they are really just looking out for the best interest of their company financially and will do everything they can to avoid paying out your claim. Insurance company employees will sometimes use deceitful or misleading tactics to get you to agree [...]
Tags: Car Accidents
Posted on: Friday, May 25th, 2012
Ohio’s medical malpractice statute of limitations only allows 1 year for injured patient-victims to file suit against the health care provider responsible for injuring them. In some instances, however, a statute can be extended, or “tolled,” which means that the clock has been paused for some period of time for a specific reason. Some reasons for tolling a statute of limitations can include: mental incompetency, such as when the victim of the injury is not competent at the time the injury occurred and is therefore unable to fully pursue a claim bankruptcy by the defendant can toll the statute of [...]
Posted on: Friday, May 25th, 2012
Prescription errors account for a large number of medical malpractice cases in Ohio. In 2006, there were 1.5 million reported cases of malpractice associated with medication in the U.S. These cases cause pain, suffering and sometimes death for the victims. There have been great strides over the years in creating new drugs to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. They’ve helped millions of people recover from their problems, and if you’re consulting a doctor here in Ohio, there’s a good chance medication will be part of your treatment. When it comes to your prescription, there are things you can do [...]
Tags: discussing prescriptions, medical malpractice, Ohio attorney
Posted on: Friday, May 25th, 2012
Medical malpractice is a fact of life for thousands of patients in Ohio, but there are ways to minimize your risk of becoming a victim, including how you go about choosing a hospital. If you or a loved one requires hospitalization, one of the most important decisions will be the choice of hospital for care. Often the outcome of any medical situation, including medical malpractice and personal injury claims, can be dependent upon where the care is delivered. Hospitals are just like any other place of business. Some are better than others, and there are ways to measure a hospital’s level of [...]
Tags: choosing a hospital, medical malpractice, Ohio attorney
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