Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice is a serious form of negligence that can cause permanent injury and death to those who are victims. Examples of medical malpractice range from carelessness (such as prescribing counteractive drugs) to extreme recklessness (such as leaving a foreign object inside the patient's body after a surgery). In some cases, patients have had the wrong leg amputated or even died as the result of a negligent medical professional.

That said, it is important to understand that not every negative medical outcome can be considered medical malpractice. The practice of medicine is considered, legally, to be almost as much an art as a science. We expect our doctors to do the very best they can with the information they have about our specific health, considered in relation to medical precedence and research.

When a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional fails to meet that standard, this may be grounds for Dayton medical malpractice. However, this is one of the most difficult kinds of lawsuits to win, as it can be difficult to prove precisely what caused an injury or a death in a patient who was already experiencing medical complications. It is, therefore, very important that patients (and their families) speak with an experienced Dayton medical malpractice attorney who can help them assess their case. Our Dayton and Cincinnati lawyers will give you a straight answer as to the strength of your medical malpractice case, and will help you pursue a lawsuit we both agree that it is in your best interest to do so.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Thorson, Switala, Mondock & Snead, LLP at 1-937-228-9000 or toll free 1-888-841-4529 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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