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Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice

When Healthcare Professionals Fail You, Our Law Practice Will Hold Them Accountable

35 years of experience handling medical malpractice cases in Medina County & Northeast Ohio.

If you or a loved one has been injured through negligence by a healthcare provider, call The Law Office of David Craig Sheldon at 330.723.8788 or contact the firm online to schedule your free initial consultation today.

Medical malpractice is the failure of a healthcare professional to meet the standard of good medical practice. These standards are in place for the safety of all patients. When medical errors occur, injury, and even death, can occur.

Attorney David C. Sheldon is a medical malpractice lawyer in Medina who knows what to do when a healthcare worker fails to meet the standards of good medical practice. Medical malpractice lawsuits are often complex. We have access to the most highly-qualified medical experts and know how to try these matters to the jury. We represent clients and loved ones in the Greater Cleveland Area who have been injured or lost their life as a result of medical malpractice.

Attorney Sheldon possesses the knowledge, extensive experience, and a deep understanding of the complexities within the realm of medical malpractice law, and has consistently delivered favorable outcomes for his clients.

Which healthcare workers are responsible for Medical Malpractice?

All healthcare professionals, including the following, must act in a manner to avoid needless danger and personal injury to their patients:

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Dentists
  • Same-day surgery centers

  • Hospitals
  • HMOs
  • Nursing homes
  • Clinics

What are the legal grounds for medical malpractice?

In general, medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide a standard of care that is in line with what is expected in their profession, and this failure causes injury or harm to the patient. To establish legal grounds for a medical malpractice claim, the following elements must typically be present:

  1. Duty: The healthcare provider had a duty to provide care to the patient.
  2. Breach of duty: The healthcare provider breached that duty by failing to provide a standard of care that is in line with what is expected in their profession.
  3. Causation: The healthcare provider’s breach of duty was the direct cause of the patient’s injury or harm.
  4. Damages: The patient suffered damages, such as physical injury, emotional distress, or financial loss, as a result of the healthcare provider’s breach of duty.

In addition to these elements, medical malpractice claims must typically meet certain procedural requirements, such as complying with statutes of limitations, providing notice to the healthcare provider, and obtaining expert testimony.

It’s important to note that the specific legal grounds for medical malpractice claims can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific facts of the case. If you believe you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to consult with an experienced attorney who can advise you on the specific legal requirements in your jurisdiction.

Here are some examples:

  • Failure to diagnose
  • Misdiagnosis
  • Failure to obtain an accurate medical history
  • Failure to order appropriate tests
  • Failure to assess the patient’s condition
  • Improper training or supervision
  • Improper administering of medicine
  • Failure to maintain the cleanliness of medical premises
  • Incorrect application of a procedure

  • Surgical mistakes or errors
  • Failure to remove a foreign object after surgery
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Birth injuries
    • Brain damage or permanent injuries to newborns
    • Injury or death of mother
  • Failure to intervene in a timely fashion
  • Failure to recognize observable symptoms of the illness

How is financial compensation calculated for Medical malpractice?

The Law Office of David Craig Sheldon provides aggressive representation to help you recover financial compensation for you or your loved one’s injury or loss of life. The legal remedies may include:

  • Monetary damages for future medical care and treatment
  • Lost wages
  • Lost future earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Funeral costs

35 years of experience handling medical malpractice cases in Medina County & Northeast Ohio.

If you or a loved one has been injured through negligence by a healthcare provider, call The Law Office of David Craig Sheldon at 330.723.8788 or contact the firm online to schedule your free initial consultation today.

Medical malpractice is the failure of a healthcare professional to meet the standard of good medical practice. These standards are in place for the safety of all patients. When medical errors occur, injury, and even death, can occur.

Attorney David C. Sheldon is a medical malpractice lawyer in Medina who knows what to do when a healthcare worker fails to meet the standards of good medical practice. Medical malpractice lawsuits are often complex. We have access to the most highly-qualified medical experts and know how to try these matters to the jury. We represent clients and loved ones in the Greater Cleveland Area who have been injured or lost their life as a result of medical malpractice.

Attorney Sheldon possesses an impressive track record of achieving successful settlements in medical malpractice cases for his clients. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of the complexities within the realm of medical malpractice law, he has consistently delivered favorable outcomes for those he represents.

Which healthcare workers are responsible for Medical Malpractice?

All healthcare professionals, including the following, must act in a manner to avoid needless danger and personal injury to their patients:

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Dentists
  • Same-day surgery centers

  • Hospitals
  • HMOs
  • Nursing homes
  • Clinics

What are the legal grounds for medical malpractice?

In general, medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide a standard of care that is in line with what is expected in their profession, and this failure causes injury or harm to the patient. To establish legal grounds for a medical malpractice claim, the following elements must typically be present:

  1. Duty: The healthcare provider had a duty to provide care to the patient.
  2. Breach of duty: The healthcare provider breached that duty by failing to provide a standard of care that is in line with what is expected in their profession.
  3. Causation: The healthcare provider’s breach of duty was the direct cause of the patient’s injury or harm.
  4. Damages: The patient suffered damages, such as physical injury, emotional distress, or financial loss, as a result of the healthcare provider’s breach of duty.

In addition to these elements, medical malpractice claims must typically meet certain procedural requirements, such as complying with statutes of limitations, providing notice to the healthcare provider, and obtaining expert testimony.

It’s important to note that the specific legal grounds for medical malpractice claims can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific facts of the case. If you believe you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to consult with an experienced attorney who can advise you on the specific legal requirements in your jurisdiction.

Here are some examples:

  • Failure to diagnose
  • Misdiagnosis
  • Failure to obtain an accurate medical history
  • Failure to order appropriate tests
  • Failure to assess the patient’s condition
  • Improper training or supervision
  • Improper administering of medicine
  • Failure to maintain the cleanliness of medical premises
  • Incorrect application of a procedure

  • Surgical mistakes or errors
  • Failure to remove a foreign object after surgery
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Birth injuries
    • Brain damage or permanent injuries to newborns
    • Injury or death of mother
  • Failure to intervene in a timely fashion
  • Failure to recognize observable symptoms of the illness

How is financial compensation calculated for Medical malpractice?

The Law Office of David Craig Sheldon provides aggressive representation to help you recover financial compensation for you or your loved one’s injury or loss of life. The legal remedies may include:

  • Monetary damages for future medical care and treatment
  • Lost wages
  • Lost future earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Funeral costs