When you have been the victim of a medical mistake, you may wonder what legal options are available. Injuries from an OB/GYN error can be addressed through an Ohio medical malpractice claim. You should speak with a Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible.
Damages for your physical and emotional injuries may be available, including your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other losses.
OB/GYN Errors Resulting from Negligence
Here are 5 OB/GYN errors that may lead to an Ohio medical malpractice claim:
- puncturing an organ while performing a D&C;
- damage to the uterine walls as a result of arthroscopic surgery;
- improper prenatal care;
- misdiagnosis of a medical condition; and
- other diagnostic errors, such as failure to diagnose.
There are other medical mistakes that can lead to serious, life-threatening injuries. They can also result in additional complications that require surgery and an extended stay in the hospital. Compensation could be available if the error was caused by medical negligence.
You may be entitled to pursue an Ohio medical malpractice claim stemming from an OB/GYN error. A Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer can help with the filing of your claim, collection of evidence and anything else related to the claims process.
Contacting a Cleveland Medical Malpractice Lawyer
The team of Cleveland medical malpractice lawyers at The Becker Law Firm serves residents of the Cleveland and Elyria, Ohio areas when they have been the victims of birth injury, catastrophic injury and wrongful death as the result of medical malpractice.