Hospital Negligence Attorneys in Columbus

150+ Years of Combined Experience on Your Side in Your Columbus Hospital Negligence Case

When you pay a visit to the doctor, you have a reasonable expectation that the actions of a hospital and its staff will not lead to further injuries. Medical professionals hold the health of patients in their hands, and when a standard of care is not exercised, serious injuries and even death may occur.

If you or a loved one has been hurt due to the negligent or careless actions of a hospital, Rourke & Blumenthal wants to hear your story. Our Columbus medical negligence attorneys possess extensive experience helping the injured to seek justice and have recovered more than $300 million for past clients.

Clients choose to work with Rourke & Blumenthal because:

What Is Hospital Negligence?

Many people may be under the impression that only hospital staff such as doctors and nurses may be liable for damages due to medical negligence. The truth is that hospitals, like other medical providers, have a duty of care to each patient that comes through its doors. When an injury is the direct result of a negligent action, the hospital may be held legally responsible. This can occur for a number of reasons, such as when legally mandated regulations are not obeyed. Our Columbus hospital negligence attorneys can investigate the precise nature of your accident to help you determine if negligence was involved.

Examples of hospital negligence can include:

• Inadequate or improperly trained staff
• Improperly maintained medical equipment
• Slip and fall injuries
• Improper hiring techniques and practices
• Emergency room errors

Not every case will have legal grounds for negligence, and a successful claim will need to demonstrate several factors. 

These factors include:

• An individual must be an actual patient of the hospital in which they received the injury, or be affiliated in some way. 
• The negligent actions of the hospital must have directly led to the injury in question. 

As patients who are seeking medical treatment may already have an injury, individuals must be able to prove a causal connection. Injury claims can be tremendously complicated, and our Columbus medical negligence lawyers can help you to understand if you have a case.

Compensation for Victims of Medical Negligence in Columbus

When you are sick or injured, you place your trust in hospitals to demonstrate a duty of care for your treatment. When that trust is betrayed and an injury occurs, hospitals must be held accountable for their actions. 

Damages in hospital negligence claims can include:

• Medical bills
• Future medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• And more

If you suspect that your injuries were the direct cause of hospital negligence, the attorneys at Rourke & Blumenthal want to hear your story. Together, our hospital negligence attorneys possess more than 150 years of collective experience, which they can bring to your case.

State of Limitations for Ohio Hospital Negligence Claims

In Ohio, you generally have one year from the date of the medical injury to file a hospital negligence claim. In some situations, the deadline may begin when the negligence is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. However, Ohio also has a four-year statute of repose, which generally limits the time to bring a medical claim regardless of when the injury was discovered.

Since these deadlines can be complex, speaking with a hospital negligence attorney as soon as possible can help protect your rights, preserve evidence, and ensure important filing requirements are met.

How a Hospital Negligence Attorney Can Support You

Working with a hospital negligence attorney in Columbus can make the legal process more manageable during an already overwhelming time. 

We can help by:

• Reviewing your case: We gather and analyze medical records, consult with qualified medical professionals, and evaluate whether the care you received met the appropriate standards.
• Guiding your decisions: We explain your legal options and help you determine whether pursuing a claim is the right path for you and your family.
• Handling communications: We communicate with insurance companies and hospital risk management departments, so you do not have to manage stressful conversations or confusing paperwork alone.
• Pursuing compensation: We negotiate with opposing parties, explain settlement offers, and prepare your case for trial when necessary.

Throughout each step, our goal is to keep you informed, answer your questions, and advocate for the accountability and compensation you deserve under Ohio law.