Middleburg Heights Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Attorney in Middleburg Heights, OH

Doctors across Ohio are well-trained and held to extremely high standards. We place our trust in these individuals and the systems they work for every day and depend on them to care for us and our medical needs. However, even the most educated healthcare professional can make devastating mistakes. If you have experienced this betrayal of your trust, an experienced Middleburg Heights medical malpractice lawyer is here to protect your right to compensation.

About Our Firm

For over 30 years, the team at Phillips & Mille Co., L.P.A. has established our firm as a leader in the personal injury world. We have a passion to protect the injured individuals who walk through our office doors, as well as their loved ones. When you work with our firm, you gain confidence knowing that your case is in good and experienced hands. 

Understanding Medical Malpractice in Middleburg Heights

When we seek medical attention from healthcare professionals, we are actively placing our trust, and sometimes our lives, in the hands and care of these professionals. When this trust is broken, either through an act of negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, we can suffer serious and even fatal damage. 

At Phillips & Mille Co., L.P.A., we have helped countless individuals and their families seek compensation after suffering due to the following acts of medical malpractice:

• Anesthesia errors. In many medical procedures, the administration of anesthesia is a critical part of keeping patients safe and free from pain. However, this is only the case if these medications are properly given. Any kind of anesthesia error is dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
  
• Birth injuries to the infant and/or the mother. Injuries that can occur during childbirth can be harmful or even fatal to both the mother and the infant in certain cases. These cases are not only physically devastating and painful, but they can also be incredibly emotionally challenging and lead to psychological trauma that both mother and child can suffer for the rest of their lives.
  
• Surgical mistakes. In almost all forms of surgery, there is some element of risk. However, there is a huge difference between the inherent risk that can often accompany a surgical procedure and one that could have been avoided but occurred due to some form of negligence happening within the operating room while your surgery was being performed.
  
• Issues regarding diagnosis. Several errors can be made in terms of a diagnosis that can lead to worsening illnesses, horrific injury, and even death. These errors typically include a failure to diagnose, and therefore a failure to properly treat, resulting in an inaccurate diagnosis or a delay in diagnosis. In cases of incorrect diagnosis, the patient may undergo the wrong form of treatment, leading to further issues.
  
• Testing lab or healthcare center mistakes. Doctors and other medical professionals depend a great deal on the screening and testing of their patients to understand better the health conditions with which they’re dealing. Certain cases of medical malpractice can arise when an error has been made in the processing, handling, or assessment of procedures or diagnostic tests. 

If you or a loved one has suffered due to an act of medical malpractice in Middleburg Heights, such as sustaining injury due to a surgical error at Regency Hospital-Cleveland West or being misdiagnosed and therefore, wrongly treated at Southwest General Health Center, the attorneys at Phillips & Mille Co., L.P.A. are here for you to depend on. 

Elements of Liability in a Medical Malpractice Claim

To prove liability in a medical malpractice claim, you and your attorney will need to prove the existence of the following four elements in your case:

• Duty of care, or the defendant owed you a duty of care through a doctor-patient relationship
• Breach of duty, or that through an act of negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, this duty was violated or breached
• Causation, or that the breach of duty caused your injuries or worsening health condition
• Damages, or that your injury or worsening health condition leads you to suffer certain financial losses and damages, such as increased medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost income

Phillips & Mille Co., L.P.A.: Your Local Law Firm With Big Results

At Phillips & Mille Co., L.P.A., we care about our local community, which means we care about you. Not only have members of our team been honored with a Super Lawyer designation from Thomson Reuters, but we are also active participants in a variety of Middleburg Heights organizations and community programs.

Our lawyers have served on local school PTAs, have coached soccer and football for area clubs and schools, served at our local churches, and have been on the board of the Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce. We say all of this not to brag, but to help you better understand the care and compassion our firm holds for the individuals and families we are proud to call neighbors and friends.

When you choose to work with us, we are prepared to review your case, determine liability, and calculate the full and fair amount of compensation you deserve. Our team is both experienced negotiators and competent litigators, and while we can pursue a pretrial settlement on your behalf, 

Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer and Seek Peace of Mind

Medical care doesn’t always come cheap in the United States, and when we have to face unexpected mounting medical bills on top of those we were already expecting, our frustration only grows. After your trust is betrayed, you deserve justice.

Now is the time to hire a medical malpractice lawyer from Phillips & Mille Co., L.P.A. We are here to review your case and offer peace of mind while seeking compensation on your behalf. We invite you to call our offices today to learn more and to schedule your initial consultation.