Cincinnati medical malpractice attorneys

If you have been injured due to the actions of a healthcare provider in our area, you have been a victim of medical malpractice. Cincinnati medical malpractice is defined as "an act or omission by a healthcare provider which deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and which causes injury to the patient." This translates to negligence on the part of a medical professional in caring for a patient. It can be a missed diagnosis, improper treatment, or mistakes that happen during surgery.

If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, you have legal rights. The professional negligence of those caring for patients is not acceptable. The damages in the case may include economic and non-economic, as well as punitive damages. Economic damages include costs of care, hospital bills, and income lost due to the inability to work while injured. Non-economic damages include physical and psychological harm caused by the injuries suffered. Punitive damages are awarded if the conduct of the medical professional involved is considered reckless.

If you or a loved one is a victim, contact a Cincinnati medical malpractice lawyer at Thorson, Switala, Mondock & Snead, LLP to discuss your options. Your injuries should not be ignored, and those responsible for them should be held accountable. The medical malpractice lawyers at Thorson, Switala, Mondock & Snead, LLP can help you seek restitution for your injuries, as well as stop others from becoming victims of this negligent behavior.