Personal Injury Lawyers

When we visit hospitals and medical facilities, we place a great amount of trust in doctors and medical providers. We seek their services to diagnose, treat and heal us. No one expects to be injured by a health care provider, so when it happens, the victims can be confused as to what they can do. If you were injured due to a medical mistake or personal injury, who is responsible for paying your medical expenses? What if you are no longer able to work? And who is liable when a family member dies due to a medical error?

Have you been injured by a doctor in Ohio?

At Chester Law Group Co. LPA, we help families throughout Ohio bring personal injury claims. Below are specific examples of medical negligence claims.

Birth injuries

Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose

Medication errors

Surgical errors

Emergency room errors

Nursing home negligence

Overcoming the Challenges in a
Medical Malpractice Case

Medical malpractice cases can be difficult for plaintiffs to pursue. Before you can even file a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must have a written opinion from a doctor stating that medical malpractice has occurred. However, even after the legal complaint is entered, there are still many hurdles to overcome. In most medical malpractice cases, negotiated settlements will be the favored option. Trials are risky and jurors tend to be sympathetic toward doctors. However, even when the plaintiff’s evidence is strong, sometimes the insurance company still won’t offer a fair settlement. When this happens, our personal injury attorneys are always ready for a courtroom battle. We will do whatever it takes to see that justice is served for our clients.

We are telling you about these challenges not to dissuade you from bringing a claim, but instead to educate you on what to expect.  If you are seriously injured due to a medical mistake or negligence, you deserve to be compensated.  While the road to resolution can be difficult in these cases, a personal injury lawyer will guide you each step of the way. When you work with us, a personal injury lawyer will take over your legal burden and work to alleviate as much of the related stress as possible.

DISCLAIMER: When necessary, Chester Law Group with client consent teams up with litigation co-counsel with trial experience in medical malpractice claims to help clients achieve the best results possible.

  • MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE: FAILURE TO DO ULTRASOUND ON PREGNANT WOMAN.

    Our client, an Ohio woman was pregnant and went to her local hospital complaining of severe abdominal pain. The hospital knew that she was pregnant but failed to use baby monitor or do an ultrasound. The mother had internal bleeding which resulted in the death of her unborn child. A lawsuit was filed and a settlement reached quickly after. Our sincerest sympathies go out to her and her family. This tragedy could have been avoided if the hospital staff had followed established legal guidelines for the treatment of pregnant women with abdominal pain. The litigation co-counsel was Chris Mellino.

    Settlement: $1,000,000; March 2015

  • MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE: FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE TOXIC KIDNEY STONES.

    Our client, an Ohio resident in her eighties, went in for treatment of kidney stones. It was our position that the doctor did not do the proper testing to determine if the kidney stones were toxic. When the doctor dissolved the kidney stones, the toxic remains killed our client. We co-counseled this claim with Chris Mellino which settled for $850,000 before trial. There was very little in economic damages due to our client’s advanced age. We are sorry for her family’s loss

    Settlement: $850,000; January 2013

DISCLAIMER: When necessary, Chester Law Group with client consent teams up with litigation co-counsel with trial experience in medical malpractice claims to help clients achieve the best results possible.  The results are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each of the clients’ cases and should not be used to form an expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client’s case. The litigation co-counsel is listed where appropriate.

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Birth injury claims require special attention to details

In last week’s blog post, we discussed the cerebral palsy case that ended in a multi-million dollar award. This case is one example of why some parents opt to fight for compensation when a child is injured during birth. In this case, the parents received compensation for their son’s suffering and for his future medical…

Cerebral palsy case leads to multi-million dollar award

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Poor handwriting can lead to medication errors

If the pharmacy gives you the wrong medication, it could be due to an error on their end, but some studies have shown that the fault may actually lie with your doctor. If he or she has very poor handwriting, the pharmacy could inadvertently give you the wrong medication — or the wrong amount —…

How to find fault in a medical malpractice case

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Medication errors are common, can have a serious impact

Many patients overlook the fact that medication errors can and do happen from time to time. In fact, you may be surprised to learn just how common this is. Not every error leads to a serious health concern, but this could be the end result. There are many serious consequences of an improper dosage or…

Who can be responsible for medical malpractice?

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Medical malpractice: Types and challenges

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Patient says doctor failed to diagnose cancer; Ohio State settles suit

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Medical Malpractice and EMTALA claim: Possible Double Recovery

Failure to do an ultrasound in ERs leads to state medical malpractice claim and Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) claim. In this article we discuss a case our office is handling and how two hospitals’ actions led to both a state medical malpractice claim and also an EMTALA claim. Our client, a young…

Medical Malpractice Excess Recovery Through EMTALA Claim

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Injuries from medical negligence a serious risk in Ohio

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Victim of medical negligence? You are not alone

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Ohio doctor found negligent after surgery that took man’s life

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Statute of limitations

I want to pursue an Ohio medical malpractice claim against my doctor, but I don’t know if it is too late. How long do I have to file a lawsuit? In most cases, adult victims of medical malpractice in Ohio have one year after their injury to file an Ohio medical malpractice claim. 2305.113 (A)…

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Do You Have A Case? Contact Our Law Firm To Find Out.

Most medical malpractice cases have a hard cap on compensation for pain and suffering, with the exception of wrongful death cases. Each case is different, so the best way to understand your position is to contact our law firm for a free consultation. Our personal injury lawyers practice in 20 office locations throughout Ohio, including Akron — so you will be able to work with an attorney in your own community.

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