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Injured by a Doctor? Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Can Help

If a healthcare professional’s mistake caused serious harm to you or a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation.

Find out if you have a claim!

If a healthcare professional’s mistake caused serious harm to you or a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation.

Holding Healthcare Providers Accountable for Serious Medical Errors

Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, and someone gets seriously hurt as a result. That could mean a delayed diagnosis, a botched surgery, the wrong medication, or even being sent home too soon.

Our medical malpractice lawyers have handled medical malpractice claims involving:

  • Surgical errors, including wrong-site surgeries and retained instruments
  • Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious condition
  • Prescription or medication errors
  • Birth injuries to mother or child
  • Anesthesia complications or overdose
  • Failure to treat or refer to a specialist

Why Ohioans Turn to Slater & Zurz’s Medical Malpractice Lawyers

For over 30 years, our Ohio medical malpractice lawyers have recovered millions for clients across the state, helping them move forward after some of life’s most difficult moments. 

  • Talk directly to medical malpractice lawyers who care
  • Pay nothing unless we win
  • 6 offices across Ohio

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Who Can Be Held Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?

In medical malpractice lawsuits, it’s not just doctors who can be held responsible. Depending on what went wrong, any of the following parties may be liable:

  • Surgeons
  • Nurses or nurse practitioners
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Radiologists or imaging techs
  • Pharmacists
  • OB-GYNs and delivery teams
  • Hospital systems or urgent care centers
  • Nursing homes or long-term care staff

What Are the Four Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case?

To win a medical malpractice claim in Ohio, four things must be proven:

  • Duty: The provider had a legal obligation to deliver care, meaning they were responsible for treating the patient.
  • Deviation from duty: The provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care. This could be an action they took (like performing the wrong surgery) or a failure to act (like missing a diagnosis).
  • Damages: The patient suffered harm, whether physical, emotional, or financial.
  • Direct cause: The provider’s actions or omissions directly caused the patient’s injury. We work to show that your injury wouldn’t have occurred without the provider’s mistake.

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

The impact of medical negligence often lasts far beyond the initial injury. Our medical malpractice lawyers will pursue full compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Physical rehabilitation or assistive care
  • Lost income and reduced earning potential
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress or trauma
  • Loss of companionship or support (in wrongful death cases)
Real People. Real Advocacy.

After an accident or life-changing event, you need more than legal paperwork — you need someone in your corner. Our attorneys listen, guide, and fight for clients as if the case were their own. That commitment is why people across Ohio continue to turn to Slater & Zurz when the stakes are high.

The Slater & Zurz Approach

Our approach at Slater & Zurz is rooted in empathy and clarity, treating every client as more than just a case number. We begin by listening closely to your story, assessing the unique circumstances of your injury, and building a tailored strategy that prioritizes your long-term well-being. Drawing from our attorneys’ diverse backgrounds—including insights from former insurance roles and medical expertise—we anticipate defense tactics, negotiate aggressively with insurers, and pursue maximum compensation without unnecessary delays. Our client-centered method not only simplifies the legal process but also empowers you with knowledge at every step, fostering trust and reducing stress during what can be an overwhelming time.

What Happens When You Call Slater & Zurz

You'll talk to an attorney

We know you’re hurting, and the last thing you need is to be bounced around. When you call us, you’ll speak to one of our experienced attorneys.

We'll take the pressure off your plate

From day one, we’ll gather medical records, file the proper reports, and deal with insurance companies on your behalf. In other words, you focus on getting better, and we’ll handle the fight.

We go after every dollar you deserve

We've recovered millions for injury victims across Ohio. We don’t stop at quick settlements; instead, we push for full accountability and compensation that reflects what you’ve really lost.

You only pay if we win

No upfront fees means there’s zero risk to get started.

FAQS: Medical Malpractice in Ohio
Medical malpractice cases can leave people feeling confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of whom to trust. These are some of the most common questions our clients ask, and how we help.

Informed consent means a healthcare provider must explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a treatment before a patient agrees to it. This includes any potential complications or side effects.

 

If a provider failed to give that information or performed a procedure without your full understanding, it may be grounds for a malpractice claim. However, even with informed consent, providers are still required to act within the standard of care. Consent does not excuse negligence.

Yes. A signed consent form doesn’t give medical professionals permission to be careless. It simply shows that certain known risks were explained.

 

If your injury happened because a doctor made a preventable mistake (like operating on the wrong site, administering the wrong medication, or missing an obvious diagnosis), you may still have a valid malpractice case.

Damage caps are limits on how much money a person can recover for non-economic damages (like pain and suffering). In Ohio, medical malpractice claims are subject to a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages or up to $500,000 in cases of catastrophic injury.

 

These limits don’t apply to economic damages like medical bills or lost wages, which can be fully recovered.

Possibly. Hospitals can often be held liable for the actions of their employees, including nurses, techs, and administrative staff. If a hospital failed to train, supervise, or staff appropriately, that could also support a claim of institutional negligence.

 

We’ll investigate the chain of responsibility and help determine who should be held accountable.

In most cases, you have one year from the date of the injury (or from when the injury should reasonably have been discovered) to file a lawsuit. Some exceptions apply, especially if the victim was a minor.

 

Because these deadlines can be short and complicated, it’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.