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Medical Malpractice/Nursing Home Abuse

When you seek medical attention for an illness or injury, you rightfully expect that you will receive good treatment from your physician or hospital.  Too often doctors, nurses, hospitals and other medical providers make mistakes that can lead to catastrophic injuries.  If a medical professional fails to provide an accepted standard of care and ultimately causes injury or death to the patient, an Ohio medical malpractice case may exist.

Medical malpractice is not the only professional negligence that can result in injury.  Senior citizens are sometimes victims of Ohio nursing home abuse or neglect.  Nursing homes and other assisted living facilities have been known to abuse or neglect residents, which can result in serious injuries and death.  These facilities can be held responsible for injuries and death caused by nursing home neglect and abuse.

Contact the Piscitelli Law Firm today at 1-800-931-7071 if you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice or nursing home abuse.

Cleveland personal injury lawyer, Frank Piscitelli, is known for taking tough cases and turning them into multi-million dollar verdicts.  Throughout the last 16 years, the Piscitelli Law Firm has helped injured victims obtain the justice they deserve.


Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice can come in various forms and patients are often unaware that they have been victims of a negligent doctor or hospital.  It is crucial that you contact a Cleveland medical malpractice attorney if you suspect medical malpractice.

Some of the most frequent cases of Cleveland medical malpractice include: 

• Misdiagnosed heart attack
• Cerebral palsy
• Erb's palsy
• Wrong site surgery
• Delayed or misdiagnosis of cancer or other serious condition
• Medication errors
• Birth injuries
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

The Piscitelli Law Firm represents victims of medical malpractice in Cleveland and throughout Ohio.  We will fight to make sure that the medical provider who caused your injuries is held responsible.  A successful Ohio medical malpractice lawsuit could entitle you, or your loved one substantial compensation.


Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases
Choosing a nursing home is overwhelming, as you and your family attempt to find a facility that will provide the best care for your loved one.  Even some of the most respected nursing homes have been known to neglect or elder abuse their residents.  If you discover that your family member has been the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, you need to contact an Ohio nursing home abuse lawyer at the Piscitelli Law Firm.

Some of the types of nursing home abuse cases include the following: 

• Pressure sores (also known as bed sores)
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Falls
• Death from neglect
• Assault
• Cuts and bruises
• Medical needs that are not being met

Medical malpractice and nursing home abuse cases involve many legal, medical and technical factors.  The Piscitelli Law Firm utilizes technology during the trial presentation to not only level the playing field, but to also create an advantage against some of the largest corporations and insurance companies.  We are a small law firm that offers personal attention to our clients, but we are known as a strong opponent in the courtroom due to our aggressive representation.

Contact us today at 1-800-931-7071 for a free initial consultation regarding your nursing home abuse or medical malpractice case.

The Piscitelli Law Firm represents medical malpractice lawsuits and nursing home abuse cases in Cleveland, Akron, Elyria, Mansfield, Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Youngtown, Mentor, Medina, Ashland, Canton, Sandusky, Cuyahoga County, Summit County, Lorain County, Lake County, Stark County, Erie County and the rest of Ohio.

Library for Medical Malpractice/Nursing Home Abuse:

• Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Ohio   
  Description: If you suspect that your elderly family member has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you need to contact an Ohio nursing home abuse attorney immediately. This article reveals the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, as well as the actions that should be taken if your family member is a nursing home abuse victim. Contact the Piscitelli Law Firm at 1-800-931-7071 for a legal consultation.
• Ohio Medical Malpractice Cases   
  Description: If you or a loved one has been injured by Ohio medical malpractice, you need to know your rights. This article discusses medical malpractice cases, as well as the compensation available. Contact a Cleveland medical malpractice attorney at the Piscitelli Law Firm today at 1-800-931-7071 for a legal consultation.

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Case Results for Medical Malpractice/Nursing Home Abuse:

• Against Physician For Failing to Diagnose Heart Attack

Awarded: $1.1 million

• Medical Negligence-Medical Malpractice: Failure to Monitor Side Effects of Asacol; Asacol Injury; Asacol Kidney Failure

Awarded: $5.87 million (includes $500,000 against a doctor who falsified medical records)

• Against Doctor For Not Following Up Abnormal Test Results

Awarded: $1.1 million

• Against Physicians For Failure to Diagnose and Treat Punctured Lung

Awarded: $750,000

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