Amputation/Loss of Limb
As any Cleveland, Ohio lawyer who handles medical malpractice cases can tell you, although doctors are typically expected to provide a higher standard of care than many other professionals, they do make mistakes. Sadly, their mistakes can lead to you losing a body part or limb through amputation.
If you had to undergo an amputation because of a healthcare provider’s negligence, you should schedule a consultation with a Cleveland, Ohio lawyer who can guide you through the medical malpractice claims process and help you understand the pain and suffering formula used to evaluate your case.
Common Amputations Resulting from Negligence
The most common amputations stemming from a hospital’s or doctor’s negligence are above-knee and below-knee amputations, which can result from:
• your doctor’s failure to perform vascular studies;
• untreated or improperly treated infections; and
• gangrene.
If you or a loved one has become a victim of amputation related to medical malpractice, you should conduct an Ohio lawyer search for a Cleveland personal injury lawyer. You need an attorney who specifically handles medical malpractice cases and truly understands how an amputation can change your life financially in the long run. You also want an attorney who will not be afraid to take your case to trial if necessary.
Once the insurance adjusters know that you have a courtroom-savvy lawyer advocating for your rights, your case will be taken much more seriously. Your Ohio lawyer search may lead you to the Mellino Robenalt, LLC, which represents patients and families affected by an unexpected amputation. Because we have a small caseload, if we accept your case, it will be given the attention it commands throughout the claims process.
A Cleveland, Ohio Lawyer Who Understands Your Pain
Once negligence has been determined in your case, the professional legal counsel at Mellino Robenalt, LLC will start building a case to help you move forward and seek financial recovery. In your case, we’ll consider:
• current and future medical expenses;
• pain and suffering (formula-based);
• lost wages;
• lost earning potential;
• altered quality of life; and
• any incidental expenses directly related to your injury.
We’ll also take into consideration modifications to your home, vehicle adaptations and medical devices that will be necessary after someone else’s negligence leads to amputation.
Because medical malpractice cases can be very complex because of all potential parties involved – doctors, nurses, hospitals, diagnostic technicians – you will need legal counsel to have a good chance at recovering damages. Contact a Cleveland personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation – 440-333-3800.
