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Whether you are prescribed the wrong medication or subjected to a surgery gone wrong, the injuries can be life-altering. Fortunately, victims of medical malpractice can take action to seek justice. If you have been harmed due to medical malpractice, you may be able to gain compensation through a personal injury claim. Our Cincinnati injury lawyers will explain the law, your options after a medical error, and how to recover.

For a free, no-risk consultation with our Cincinnati medical malpractice lawyers, call (513) 221-0499 today.

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Cincinnati Medical Malpractice Laws & How KNR Can Help

You trust your doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. When a medical provider does something wrong and hurts you, it’s time to consult a Cincinnati medical malpractice lawyer.

At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, our medical negligence lawyers realize you may not be sure what is considered medical malpractice.

Sometimes, a medical mistake is apparent. More commonly, it takes weeks or months to know you have been misdiagnosed or suffered in some other way.

Types of Medical Malpractice in Hamilton County, OH

There are several kinds of medical malpractice. The five most common examples our Cincinnati lawyers have seen include:

Diagnostic Mistakes

Approximately 12 million people are harmed by diagnostic errors in the U.S. each year. Diagnostic errors involve incorrect diagnoses, missed diagnoses, and delayed diagnoses. These are more common than surgical or medication errors.

A doctor might not diagnose your condition correctly despite having all the information. They might ignore symptoms, fail to order tests, or not read the results correctly.
A delayed diagnosis is as harmful as an incorrect one. A doctor who fails to give you a correct diagnosis in a timely fashion could be liable if this delay prevented you from receiving proper care.

Medication Errors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration receives more than 100,000 reports every year associated with medication errors.

A doctor might prescribe a drug that isn’t right for your condition or causes a harmful interaction with other medication.
A nurse administers the wrong drug or the right drug in the wrong way.
A pharmacist incorrectly fills your prescription.

Anesthesia and Surgical Errors

More than 4,000 surgical errors happen each year nationwide:

A surgeon might perform a procedure on the wrong part of the body or the wrong patient.
A surgeon performs the wrong procedure.
A surgeon leaves behind an instrument or foreign object inside the body.

Another possible surgical error is using tools or an environment that is not sterile, which increases the risk of infection. It’s also common for the surgical team to make mistakes before or after the surgery, not during.

The anesthesia team is responsible for keeping you unconscious and pain-free. The anesthesiologist might give you too much or too little of a drug. They might not monitor your oxygen levels carefully during surgery, and you could suffer from oxygen deprivation. A negligent doctor or nurse could cause mouth or throat injuries when they intubate you.

Healthcare-Related Infections

Although the coronavirus pandemic increased everyone’s attention to cleaning and sterilizing surfaces, one in 20 hospitalized patients are at risk for a healthcare-acquired infection from improper precautions. Doctors, nurses, and everyone else who encounters patients must use universal precautions, including:

Proper handwashing
Hand sanitizers
Disinfectants and cleaners on surfaces
Masks and gloves

Pregnancy and Birth Injuries

Pregnant women can suffer a miscarriage, premature birth, and other injuries when doctors fail to monitor them closely. Up to eight in every 1,000 infants in the U.S. sustain a birth injury.

Infants also can suffer injuries during birth, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brachial plexus, facial paralysis, oxygen deprivation, and Cerebral Palsy.

How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice Occurred in Cincinnati?

Proving medical malpractice in Cincinnati means showing that a licensed healthcare provider—whether at UC Medical Center, The Christ Hospital, or another local facility—violated the accepted standard of care, and that violation directly caused your injuries.

To build a strong case, KNR’s Cincinnati malpractice attorneys will:

Establish the Standard of Care: We identify what a competent medical provider would have done under the same circumstances, based on local medical protocols and specialty guidelines.
Show a Breach Occurred: Whether it was a misdiagnosis in Clifton, a surgical error in West End, or a medication mix-up at a Hyde Park pharmacy, we gather evidence proving the provider failed to meet that standard.
Demonstrate Causation: We work with medical experts to connect the error directly to your injury or condition. This is essential in differentiating between a known risk and a preventable mistake.
Document the Harm You Suffered: From hospital records and lost wages to pain, emotional trauma, and permanent disability—we compile everything needed to demonstrate the full extent of your damages.

In Ohio, you are also required to file an “Affidavit of Merit”—a sworn statement from a qualified medical expert confirming there is evidence of malpractice. KNR has relationships with board-certified professionals ready to review your case and support your claim.

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Compensation for Medical Malpractice in Cincinnati

If you were harmed due to another person’s recklessness or negligence, you can file a medical malpractice claim.

In medical malpractice cases, compensation may be sought for the following losses:

Pain and suffering
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Physical limitations
Loss of consortium, or loss of relationships
Disfigurement

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What are the Time Requirements in Medical Malpractice Cases

If you have been victimized by careless and reckless medical care, you must act quickly if you wish to seek funds for your injuries. In Ohio, there are strict requirements associated with filing a personal injury lawsuit.

According to state law, anyone who wishes to file a civil suit for injuries must do so within one year of discovering their injury. There are exceptions for children. Due to the Statute of Limitations, you should seek legal help as soon as possible. Certain case elements, such as conducting an investigation, take time.

Does Ohio Limit Med Mal Compensation?

Ohio limits how much med mal compensation you can get for your non-economic damages. This damage cap is only for your non-monetary injuries, like pain and suffering.

You can win the greater of:

$250,000
Or three times the amount of your economic damages

You could win up to $350,000 total or up to $500,000 if you suffered a catastrophic injury.

What If My Loved One Died Due to Medical Negligence in Cincinnati?

If medical negligence resulted in a fatality, Ohio law allows the estate to file a wrongful death claim. Whether the loss happened at Bethesda North or during an emergency room error at UC Health West Chester, our attorneys can guide your family through this emotionally difficult but important process.

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Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Know How to Succeed

Being wronged by medical professionals does not have to be the end of your story. You can fight back by gaining the funds you need to move forward with your life.

With over 500 years of combined legal experience, our Cincinnati medical malpractice lawyers have the knowledge and resources to get you maximum compensation for your claim. Whether you have been injured in a poorly performed surgery or hurt by dangerous medication, you deserve to be compensated for your losses.

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Our Attorneys for Medical Malpractice Suits Will:

Investigate, collect evidence, and find those at fault.
Interview witnesses, medical professionals, and experts to show how your life was impacted.
Communicate with the insurer, clarify liability, and pursue max compensation.
Determine your medical injury’s full and fair value – what you lost and deserve.
Keep you informed and involved. KNR is available by phone, text, email, or Zoom.
Protect your rights and, if necessary, take your case to court.
Never charge you upfront. If there’s no recovery, there’s no cost.

Cincinnati Medical Malpractice FAQs

How Do I Know If I Have a Valid Medical Malpractice Case in Cincinnati?

If a doctor, nurse, or medical provider in Cincinnati failed to follow accepted standards of care—such as misdiagnosing a condition at UC Medical Center or making a surgical error at The Christ Hospital—and you were harmed as a result, you may have a malpractice case. KNR can review your records and consult with medical experts to determine whether negligence occurred.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Cincinnati?

Under Ohio law, you typically have one year from the date you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury to file a medical malpractice claim in Hamilton County. Some exceptions may apply—especially for minors or in cases involving foreign objects left in the body. Don’t wait—early legal action gives us time to gather records from Cincinnati hospitals and preserve crucial evidence.

What Compensation Can I Recover for Medical Malpractice in Cincinnati?

If you’re a victim of medical negligence in Cincinnati, you may recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, and long-term care. For example, we’ve helped clients recover for injuries caused during surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital and for birth injuries from labor errors at Mercy Health facilities. KNR fights for the full value of both economic and non-economic damages.

Do I Need an Expert to Prove Malpractice in Cincinnati?

Yes—Ohio requires a sworn “Affidavit of Merit” from a qualified medical expert to even file your case. KNR works with trusted physicians across Ohio to evaluate medical records, identify breaches in care, and support your claim with expert testimony specific to the Cincinnati healthcare system.

Can I Sue if a Pharmacy in Cincinnati Gave Me the Wrong Medication?

Yes. If you were harmed after receiving the wrong dosage or drug from a pharmacy in Cincinnati—whether at a major chain like CVS in Oakley or a local pharmacy in Hyde Park—you may have a valid claim. Pharmacy errors are considered medical negligence under Ohio law, and KNR can hold the pharmacy accountable.

Will My Medical Malpractice Case in Cincinnati Go to Trial?

Most Cincinnati malpractice claims settle before trial. However, if the hospital or insurance company denies liability or offers less than what you’re owed, KNR is fully prepared to present your case in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas.

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Hurt By a Medical Error? Call KNR.

We are more than prepared to handle your medical malpractice case. To learn more about filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Cincinnati, call KNR at (513) 221-0499 or contact us online for a free consultation.

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