Ohio Medical Negligence Lawyer Serving Richland County and Beyond
If a negligent doctor or other medical provider caused you injury or illness, or a loved one died, you may be entitled to compensation and damages for your losses. You may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim or a wrongful death lawsuit. With more than 25 years of legal experience, including defending physicians against medical malpractice claims, attorney Jeff Heck knows how malpractice insurers work. He uses his knowledge and experience to advocate for clients whose medical providers caused them injury.
The Heck Law Offices, Ltd., in Mansfield, Ohio, represents clients in medical malpractice claims against hospitals, nurses, anesthesiologists, psychologists, physical therapists and all other medical providers. Institutions include outpatient and day surgery clinics, large urban hospitals, rural medical practices and group practices. If you believe you were injured or a loved one died as a result of medical malpractice, call our Richland County medical negligence lawyer to learn about your options.
"I have observed that competition in the medical industry leads to hospitals and other facilities providing services for which they simply do not have the resources. The result is more avoidable injuries and illnesses." — Attorney Jeff Heck, Mansfield's Injury Lawyer
Issues in Medical Negligence Cases
Medical malpractice shows itself in many different forms and has many different causes. Our firm handles cases involving:
- Poor supervision
- Poor training
- Incorrect reading of test and radiological results
- Birth injuries
- Surgical errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Hospital and nursing home infections
- Staffing under accepted levels
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis
- Pharmaceutical errors with drugs and medicine pumps
Investigating to Build a Strong Case
To build a case, we obtain all the relevant medical records, interview witnesses and work with experts and specialists to identify the source of the negligence. Because of attorney Heck's many years of experience on both sides of medical malpractice cases, our firm is able to move forward quickly.
Damages in a Medical Malpractice Claim
The firm seeks compensation for losses such as lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills and other expenses, inability to perform life functions and resulting caregiver expenses, and loss of spousal household services. We will advise you about your eligibility for specific compensation and whether the Ohio cap on damages in non-catastrophic medical malpractice cases applies to your claim.
Contact a Mansfield Medical Malpractice Lawyer
We work on a contingent fee basis in medical malpractice cases, so you don't pay us any attorneys' fees until we receive a settlement or award on your behalf. To schedule your free initial consultation, contact us or call 419-524-2700/866-640-7560. Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and we make evening and weekend appointments as necessary. Attorney Jeff Heck is also happy to make home and hospital visits as needed for those clients who are unable to come to us.
