I'm sorry that you and your wife went through such an alarming experience. From a textbook standpoint, you describe the facility's negligence based on a breach of a duty of medical care. From a practical standpoint, that could be something to discuss further with Ohio attorneys. That... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. This looks like it has the makings of a difficult case that many law firms would be reluctant to take on. This is not to say that you did not suffer. Any observer would probably have sympathy for your plight.... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It looks like you're basing your claim on a breakdown in the services of a public carrier, necessitating the need for EMT response?? It sounds like it would be a weak case. This is... View More

An Ohio attorney might be in the best position to answer, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to law firms that have experience with cases involving Humira (adalimumab). A local attorney should... View More

Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, not all viable cases can proceed. Factors determining viability include the need for future care, future wage loss or other future financial losses, the type of malpractice, and the strength of witnesses.

An opinion of a “slam dunk” is... View More

If "everyone/attorney" is willing to handle your case under worker's comp -- if your case occurred because you were injured while you were in the scope of your employment, then you need to ask more questions. employee compensation for injuries is covered by law that is different... View More

There's no set legal answer that applies to all cases. Some patient files are fifty pages long, and some are several thousand. Also, many law firms will still retrieve the client's records, even if the client provided their own copy. That could involve going through record management... View More

It is not an usual amount of time but you must exercise care in that there are strict deadlines in which a lawsuit or other action needs to be taken and you do not want to run out of time. Therefore, you may want to ask when you will get an answer and continue searing for attorneys.

There are many ways to get experts. There are medical expert companies that search for and arrange introductions, for a fee, to experts (often they get paid out of the expert's fee), one can look for doctors who have testified previously, and one can contact doctors at universities and other... View More

There are directories of experts out there for various areas of law, including medicine. They can be found online. If you are in the process of reaching out to law firms to discuss your matter, most med mal firms know experts within the medical community. They often consult with them to discuss the... View More

It depends on your goals, if there is a lawsuit, and if the doctor or health group will continue to be your doctors. There are some state's with laws that allow you to add information to your records. Discussing with your doctor that its not accurate or otherwise disputing it it may work. It... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2025

You should have been told immediately when death was pronounced, because hospitals customarily notify the legal next‑of‑kin without delay and may disclose that information to family involved in care under HIPAA. A failure to warn you before summoning you likely reflects a breakdown in... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

It’s understandable to feel frustrated after being misdiagnosed and struggling to find consistent medical answers. At this point, your goal should be to gather all available information and make sure you are getting coordinated, evidence-based care. Start by collecting copies of every medical... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

You can file a state complaint even while working with an ombudsman, and doing so will not interfere with their current efforts. The ombudsman’s role is often to help resolve disputes informally by communicating with healthcare providers and advocating for fair treatment. However, if your... View More

I'm sorry for your painful ordeal. Your legal options include discussing with law firms in Ohio that handle med mal matters. If attorneys identified a viable basis for a case, they would retrieve your medical records and review with a health care professional. They would review the matter to... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2025

I'm truly sorry for the loss of your wife and the pain your family is going through. What you’ve described—mistreatment, neglect, lack of communication, and what sounds like a complete disregard for your wife’s health and dignity—is heartbreaking. If she was discharged without any... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2025

What you’re going through sounds devastating, and it’s deeply unfair to feel like no one is willing to take up your case when you’re living with such severe, life-changing consequences. Just because two lawyers declined doesn't mean your case has no merit—medical malpractice cases are... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. A starting point could be to research which firms are handling such lawsuits. You could reach out to them to try to arrange a free initial consult to learn more about your rights, options,... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

What you've described is upsetting and understandably feels like a betrayal of your dignity and your medical history. If you've been clean for over nine years and are actively managing your health, it’s reasonable to expect a provider to treat you with fairness, respect, and... View More

I'm sorry for your ordeal. The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to Ohio med mal law firms. Free initial/no obligation consults are the norm. Your timeline goes back about two years. That could be problematic. Ohio attorneys are best qualified to advise on statutes of... View More