Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Cleveland, Ohio - Cancer Misdiagnosis, Brain Injury, Malpractice Blog » Uncategorized http://blog.lintonhirshman.com Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:25:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Car Accidents in the News http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/car-accidents-in-the-news/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/car-accidents-in-the-news/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:31:04 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=34 How many times a week do we see the reports of a fatal car accident? Or how about the 7th DUI arrest for a drunk driver who caused a fatal accident? When someone operates a vehicle in a negligent manner causing severe trauma or death, seek a car accident attorney immediately. It’s crucial to gather all related documents and information as soon as possible after a fatal car accident. Your car accident case will quickly become complicated and other attorneys could become involved quickly. You should not be without representation. Our experienced car accident attorneys in Cleveland at Linton & Hirshman can advise you of your legal rights. We will also make appropriate recommendations for legal action as determined by your case facts.

The number of drivers that negligently operate their vehicle seem to surround us everyday. Most people have been in a minor accident but when a life is lost, the stakes go up. If a negligent driver kills the breadwinner in your family, suddenly your family is at financial risk of losing not only your home but also your way of life. How will you provide for your children? How will you pay the bills? Linton & Hirshman, our experienced car accident attorneys believe that the negligent party should be held responsible for their actions. Our focus will be to help you regain as much normalcy as possible after such a tragic accident. We have seen families struggle after losing a family member in a car accident. Let us help you navigate the legal system and claim what you deserve.

Call Linton & Hirshman today for a free consultation at home or the hospital. You don’t have to go through this alone.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration HYPERLINK http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/car-accidents-in-the-news/feed/ 0 Birth injuries due to poor medical treatment during childbirth http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/birth-injuries-due-to-poor-medical-treatment-during-childbirth/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/birth-injuries-due-to-poor-medical-treatment-during-childbirth/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:36:51 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=43 It’s the most exciting time in your life…starting a family. The big day comes and you’re in labor anxious to meet your precious child. Unexpectedly, the joy turns to fear as problems occur during childbirth. The medical staff fails to provide appropriate treatment and your child suffers a birth injury. It can all happen so fast. Do you have lingering questions about what took place that day? Your gut instinct is that this could have been avoided so you contact an experienced birth injury attorney at Linton & Hirshman.

Linton & Hirshman are Cleveland based attorneys that specialize in birth injury cases. We have over 90 years of collective experience in the legalities of the medical profession. We understand the challenges of bringing a case against a doctor and or hospital for a birth injury. Don’t let that deter you. At Linton & Hirshman, Tobias J. Hirshman, Ellen Hobbs Hirshman, and Robert F. Linton, Jr. will be your advocates. We will take the time necessary to understand all the circumstances that played a role in the birth injury. We will use our vast resources to collect documentation, get witness statements, and have highly trusted medical professionals review your case to give a trustworthy account of poor medical treatment provided to you and your baby.

In Cleveland, we have some of the best hospitals and doctors in the nation. Unfortunately, medical negligence still occurs. If your baby suffered a birth injury, consult an attorney immediately. It’s important that the liable party takes responsibility for their poor medical care. You could be granted compensation in the birth injury case that would help with further medical expenses needed to care for your child. Things such as surgeries, physical therapy, and assistive technology could be needed to help your child develop. And, if your child has suffered from a birth injury, long term care could be required. Your attorney at Linton & Hirshman will work hard to recover the compensation you and your child deserve.

Contact Linton & Hirshman to speak with a birth injury attorney in Cleveland, Ohio. Schedule a free consultation that will help you interpret your legal options. Hospital or home appointments are available. We are conveniently located in Cleveland’s warehouse district near the state and federal courthouses.

Resources:
Merck Manuals Online Medical Library -
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch264/ch264b.html

Parenting and Child Health -
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=306&id=1880

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/birth-injuries-due-to-poor-medical-treatment-during-childbirth/feed/ 1 Malpractice in the 21st Century http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/malpractice-in-the-21st-century/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/malpractice-in-the-21st-century/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:29:30 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=32 Malpractice mistakes have partially driven the medical profession to move towards electronic medical records. Programs have been designed to spot conflicting medications, unusual doses, and track the history of medicine changes. Electronic records can clear up problems at pharmacies such as illegible prescriptions. Electronic records are also meant to be more accessible to other doctors and readily available. These are good intentions but when it comes to the decision making process a doctor uses to diagnose and treat patients, electronic records don’t help.

When a physician misdiagnoses your condition, valuable treatment time is lost. This delay can cause organs to fail, cancer to spread, and more pain and suffering. If you or a loved on has been a victim of malpractice, contact Linton & Hirshman today to consult with an experienced malpractice lawyer. Our malpractice lawyers are prepared to use our firm’s considerable resources to obtain the truth about your malpractice case. We will investigate your claim and explain your rights and recommend appropriate legal action.

Our malpractice lawyers Ellen Hobbs Hirshman, Tobias J. Hirshman and Robert F. Linton Jr., and have over 90 years of combined experience in representing malpractice victims. We know how a devastating, catastrophic injury can change you and your family’s lives forever. Malpractice cases quickly become complex litigation and we know how to best represent your interests. The ability for our clients to recover medically and financially is important to us.

Linton & Hirshman is located in Cleveland, Ohio, home to some of the most prestigious medical facilities in the country. Yet, malpractice still happens. If you or a family member have been a victim of malpractice, don’t hesitate; contact an experienced malpractice lawyer at Linton & Hirshman today. The consultation is free and home or hospital appointments are available. The law offices of Linton & Hirshman are conveniently located close to the state and federal courthouses.

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/malpractice-in-the-21st-century/feed/ 0 Compassion and Respect – What is Needed for your Medical Malpractice Lawsuit http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/compassion-and-respect-what-is-needed-for-your-medical-malpractice-lawsuit/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/compassion-and-respect-what-is-needed-for-your-medical-malpractice-lawsuit/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:46:48 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=66 Malpractice cases can quickly become complex and difficult. It is important to have experienced malpractice attorneys represent your case. A malpractice law firm in Cleveland Ohio such as Linton & Hirshman will effectively represent your rights and financial wellbeing in the event of a malpractice case. Our attorneys, Ellen Hobbs Hirshman, Tobias J. Hirshman and Robert F. Linton, Jr., have over 90 years combined experience in malpractice cases. We will represent you in seeking compensation for negligent medical care.

If you are a victim of malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation for current and future medical bills, loss of wages, long-term disability, rehabilitation, pain and suffering and much more. Give Linton & Hirshman a chance to hear about your experiences and recommend appropriate action. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistake the rest of your life.

Linton & Hirshman practices law with compassion and respect for our clients. We will take the time to understand the complexities of your case and make sure you understand your rights and options for legal action. We will collect all pertinent documentation about your case. As your malpractice law firm in Cleveland, Linton & Hirshman will devote all necessary resources, time, and attention in correctly identify the negligent actions of the responsible medical professional. While you focus on moving forward, we will assert your rights.

Contact Linton & Hirshman, malpractice law firm Cleveland, today for a free consultation with an experienced malpractice lawyer. Hospital or home appointments are available. We are conveniently located in Cleveland’s warehouse district near the federal and state courthouses.

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/compassion-and-respect-what-is-needed-for-your-medical-malpractice-lawsuit/feed/ 0 Doctors aren’t the only ones to misdiagnose cancer http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/doctors-aren%e2%80%99t-the-only-ones-to-misdiagnose-cancer/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/doctors-aren%e2%80%99t-the-only-ones-to-misdiagnose-cancer/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:54:43 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=77 A cancer misdiagnosis is rarely intentional; however, those confronted with the life-altering diagnosis of cancer can’t help but ask their doctor if they are sure. On the other hand, there’s also a chance that a positive cancer diagnosis is missed. How can this happen? Aren’t procedures in place to guard against this?

A cancer misdiagnosis can most often be attributed to a tumor is incorrectly identified as benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous); a malignant tumor is misclassified by type or stage. Or a medical professional may neglect to refer a patient to a specialist for further testing or pathology mishandled or improperly read a specimen. In these situations, the cancer misdiagnosis could have been avoided. When a person is misdiagnosed, precious time is lost in identifying and treating the cancer.

If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of a careless medical diagnosis, seeking a cancer misdiagnosis attorney in Ohio such as Linton & Hirshman will help put your mind at ease so you can focus on what’s truly important – your health. Robert F. Linton, Jr., Tobias J. Hirshman, and Ellen Hobbs Hirshman have over 90 years of combined experience of asking the right questions and finding the responsible parties.

Many people think of cancer misdiagnosis as the act of a doctor missing the cancer. However, there are also cases of patients being treated for a cancer they do not have. A second option is always prudent. If you have undergone surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or any other treatment prescribed for cancer and didn’t have cancer, contact Linton & Hirshman today for a free consultation.

Linton & Hirshman, cancer misdiagnosis attorneys in Ohio, are devoted to asserting the rights of cancer misdiagnosis patients and families. We are located in Cleveland’s warehouse district close to the state and federal courthouses. Contact us today for a free consultation. Hospital or home appointments are available.

Sources:
American Cancer Society

Everyday Health

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/doctors-aren%e2%80%99t-the-only-ones-to-misdiagnose-cancer/feed/ 0 Malpractice statistics staggering http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/malpractice-statistics-staggering/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/malpractice-statistics-staggering/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:54:10 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=75 According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 119,000 people die each year due to medical malpractice. Medical malpractice has become the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer.

The JAMA article also broke down the following medical malpractice statistics:

12,000 deaths/year from unnecessary surgery

7,000 deaths/year from medication errors in hospitals

20,000 deaths/year from other errors in hospitals

80,000 deaths/year from infections in hospitals

It is astounding that medical professionals are still making these errors each year. If your life has been significantly altered since a medial malpractice incident, don’t wait any longer. Contact an experienced Ohio malpractice attorney at Linton & Hirshman. Our attorneys have over 90 years of collective experience in medical malpractice cases and we understand how your life will never be the same due to someone else’s negligence.

Wouldn’t you like to talk with someone who understands what the future may bring when considering things like future medical costs and loss of income? Tobias J. Hirshman, Ellen Hobbs Hirshman, and Robert F. Linton, Jr., have the compassion and patience to evaluate the severity of your malpractice injury. Wouldn’t you want a seasoned Ohio malpractice attorney that is familiar with Ohio’s malpractice laws representing you and your family?

When a medical professional makes a serious error in your treatment, you have rights. An experienced Ohio malpractice attorney will help you navigate a complex malpractice case. Ohio’s malpractice attorneys at Linton & Hirshman have a wealth of experience in malpractice cases in Ohio. We understand the grave effect a medical professional’s negligence can cause to you or a family member. Our job is to work diligently to protect your rights to compensation.

While you and your family focus on moving forward and adjusting to the new challenges in your life caused by someone else’s negligence, Linton & Hirshman has the significant resources needed to effectively develop and argue your malpractice case. We will identify witnesses, care providers, and research all relevant evidence in your case while treating you with compassion and respect.

Call Linton & Hirshman today for a free consultation for your Ohio malpractice case. Home and hospital appointments are available. We are located in the warehouse district of Cleveland, Ohio, close to the state and federal courthouses.

Sources:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Dept of Health and Services

http://www.ahrq.gov/

Wikipedia – malpractice

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malpractice

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That’s the same number of people as the combined populations of Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Suffering a spinal cord injury is a life changing event; physically, emotionally and financially.

The costs of living with a spinal cord injury can be substantial and vary due to the severity of injury. The following facts are according to The University of Alabama National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the first year, average yearly expenses can range from $228,566 to $775,567.
For a 25 year old, estimated lifetime costs due to spinal cord injury can range from $681,843 to over $3 million.

87.9% of all spinal cord injured individuals are discharged from hospitals to private homes.
These are staggering figures and having a spinal cord injury attorney will help you plan for these future expenses. Linton & Hirshman, Attorneys at Law, have over 90 years of combined experience helping people to keep moving forward after suffering a spinal cord injury. Our attorneys Robert F. Linton, Jr., Ellen Hobbs Hirshman and Tobias J. Hirshman, will treat you with compassion and respect. While you or a loved one work at adapting your lives to the new circumstances, we will protect your rights and provide sound guidance in your spinal cord injury case.

Your spinal cord injury attorney at Linton & Hirshman will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your case. All injury related expenses will be calculated to ensure you receive suitable compensation. Linton & Hirshman, Cleveland Malpractice attorneys, are committed to asserting the rights of spinal cord injury victims and their families. Contact an experienced Linton & Hirshman attorney today to schedule a free consultation. Home or hospital appointments are available. We are conveniently located in the warehouse district near the state and federal courthouses.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Health

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/spinal-cord-injuries-by-the-numbers/feed/ 0 Brain injury statistics http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/brain-injury-statistics/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/brain-injury-statistics/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:48:40 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=70 A brain injury can cause a long-term disability or death. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, of the 1.4 million people who sustain a brain injury each year in the United States, 50,000 die; 235,000 are hospitalized; and 1.1 million are treated and released from an emergency department. 20% of these injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least 3.17 Million Americans currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a brain injury.

Traumatic brain injury can cause a wide range of functional changes affecting thinking, language, learning, emotions, behavior, and/or sensation. It can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, don’t hesitate to contact Linton & Hirshman today for a free consultation. The care and services required to assist a brain injury victim in daily life will not be short lived. Let Linton & Hirshman, experienced Ohio brain injury attorneys, protect your rights to proper care and compensation. Our attorneys Tobias J. Hirshman, Robert F. Linton, Jr., and Ellen Hobbs Hirshman have great compassion and insight into struggles and challenges faced by brain injury victims. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve.

When a family member has suffered a traumatic brain injury, Linton & Hirshman will evaluate your case to determine if another’s negligence or medical malpractice caused the injury. The attorneys at Linton & Hirshman are dedicated to asserting the rights of people suffering from these devastating injuries. Contact an experienced brain injury attorney at Linton & Hirshman today to learn more about your rights and a legal course of action. Don’t delay; schedule a free consultation now.

Linton & Hirshman Attorneys at Law in Cleveland Ohio are committed to asserting the rights of brain injury victims. We have over 90 years of combined experience as well as the resources and medical knowledge to successfully represent you in a brain injury case. Don’t try to navigate the legal system alone. Contact us today for a free consultation at home or the hospital. We are conveniently located in the warehouse district near the state and federal courthouses in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sources:
Brain Injury Association of America

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/brain-injury-statistics/feed/ 0 How to Find the Best Medical Malpractice Attorney in Cleveland http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/how-to-find-the-best-medical-malpractice-attorney-in-cleveland/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/how-to-find-the-best-medical-malpractice-attorney-in-cleveland/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:40:23 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=48 Life comes at you fast sometimes. Suddenly you may find yourself in the position of needing the best malpractice lawyer. If you or a loved one has received improper medical care causing harm, you need a top malpractice attorney to protect your rights.

When searching for a qualified, experienced malpractice attorney, the search can be overwhelming. Certainly, it’s important to find an attorney that specializes in malpractice cases and has a proven record.

Each law practice has certain practice areas. Linton & Hirshman Attorneys at Law has extensive history in medical malpractice cases. With over 90 years of collective experience, the attorneys Robert F. Linton, Jr., Ellen Hobbs Hirshman and Tobias J. Hirshman have committed their expertise to medical malpractice cases. You certain don’t want a bankruptcy attorney fighting your medical malpractice case, so turn to the top attorneys in the medical malpractice field at Linton & Hirshman.

Linton & Hirshman has a proven record of helping people turn their lives around after a medical malpractice injury. We can help your family move forward even after the most devastating injuries. We are committed to your welfare and are relentless in being your advocate. Our attorneys are well respected in their field by their peers and hold the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV rating for our abilities and ethics.

Contact Linton & Hirshman today for a free consultation with one of the best medical malpractice law firms in Cleveland, Ohio. Hospital or home appointments are available. You and your family deserve the best, your search for a top medical practice attorney ends here. Call us today.

Linton & Hirshman, conveniently located in Cleveland Ohio, and located near the state and federal courthouse.

]]> http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/how-to-find-the-best-medical-malpractice-attorney-in-cleveland/feed/ 1 Cerebral Palsy linked to oxygen deprivation during child birth http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/cerebral-palsy-linked-to-oxygen-deprivation-during-child-birth/ http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/cerebral-palsy-linked-to-oxygen-deprivation-during-child-birth/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:39:45 +0000 admin http://blog.lintonhirshman.com/?p=46 How much more does it cost in a lifetime to raise a child with cerebral palsy? Some say it takes almost a million dollars more than raising a typical child. You will need the specialized services of rehabilitation professionals, assistive devices, and need to make modifications to your home and vehicle. Your special needs child could need more doctors’ visits, psychological counseling, hospitalizations, medications and special education. It’s frightening how much damage can be caused by a negligent medical professional.

Our purpose at Linton & Hirshman is to help you get the quality care your child deserves. Our firm has extensive experience in birth injury cases. Our attorneys Ellen Hobbs Hirshman, Robert F. Linton, Jr., and Tobias J. Hirshman are compassionate individuals that have your family’s best interest at heart. Linton & Hirshman, Attorneys at law, have the resources to effectively determine what actions caused the birth injury and by which medical professionals. While you focus on the care of your special needs child; we will focus on getting the compensation you deserve to raise your child.

Your attorney will explain to you the laws that apply to your birth injury case and help you to make an informed decision. We will recommend appropriate legal action and protect your interests. The medical malpractice and birth injury attorneys at Linton & Hirshman have over 75 years of combined experience. We don’t take shortcuts. We listen to the facts and obtain documentation so that we can accurately see the big picture of what happened during your child’s birth. A birth injury case is complicated and stressful, but we have been down this road before and are not afraid to hold the responsible party accountable for their choices and actions.

Contact a birth injury attorney at Linton & Hirshman today to schedule a free consultation. Don’t go through this alone. Let us be your advocate. Home or hospital appointments are available. Linton & Hirshman are located conveniently in Cleveland’s warehouse district near the state and federal courthouses.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm

United Cerebral Palsy
http://www.ucp.org/

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