Pediatric Malpractice

Skilled Pediatric Malpractice Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

At The Mellino Law Firm LLC, in Cleveland, Ohio, we provide skilled legal representation for pediatric malpractice claims. We have extensive experience successfully resolving medical malpractice claims. We understand the procedures necessary for handling these legal matters.

Because of our experience, we are able to resolve pediatric malpractice claims efficiently and effectively. We don’t have to learn the relevant law or the necessary processes, which allows us to delve immediately into your case. Contact our offices today to discuss your legal concerns with attorney Christopher Mellino.

We can effectively handle all types of pediatric malpractice, including medical negligence resulting in injuries and illnesses such as:

• Child brain injuries: During surgery, a lack of monitoring can result in a lack of oxygen to the brain or a drop in blood pressure. An improper dosage of medicine or other medication errors can cause permanent brain damage.
• Meningitis: If a doctor fails to properly diagnose meningitis, the child may receive inappropriate treatment and incorrect antibiotics, allowing the disease to spread. In the most serious cases, meningitis can lead to deafness, brain injuries or even death.
• Strep infections: Without proper treatment, strep infections can result in life-altering consequences. When doctors fail to pay attention to a child’s symptoms and fail to diagnose strep infections, these infections can spread.
• Bacterial infections: Far too frequently, patients are put into the care of inexperienced residents who do not know all of the symptoms of bacterial infections, or are left with nurses who don’t follow the doctor’s orders. Bacterial infections can spread to the blood, resulting in sepsis.
• Pneumococcal infections: Without a timely and appropriate diagnosis, a child can be seriously injured. Failure to treat an infection may allow the infection to reach a child’s bloodstream, where it can spread to vital organs and require more intensive treatments.

The failure to properly diagnose illnesses can result in inappropriate and inadequate treatments. When treating children, it is important that medical professionals are especially attentive and aware; when they make mistakes, they should be held accountable.

For general information about legal claims arising from doctor negligence, please visit our medical malpractice information center. For specific information about your potential pediatric malpractice claim, it is best to speak with an experienced lawyer. Contact our offices today through email or call us at (216) 502-3963 to schedule a confidential consultation.