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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Ohio

When negligence causes catastrophic injuries, we secure your future.

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If a Medical Mistake Changed Your Life, We Can Help

Medical errors change lives, leaving victims and their families facing long-term medical care, financial strain, and uncertainty. If you or a loved one suffered severe harm due to a preventable medical mistake, you need an attorney with the experience and skill to hold negligent providers accountable.

At Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis, we specialize in high-stakes medical malpractice litigation. We do more than seek settlements, we build strong cases that maximize compensation for our clients.

Why Choose Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis?

Proven Multi-Million Dollar Settlements

We have secured record-setting verdicts for medical malpractice victims.

Unmatched Litigation Strength

We prepare every case for trial to secure the maximum possible compensation.

Resources to Fight Hospitals & Insurers

We take on hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies that try to minimize your claim.

You Pay No Fee Unless We Win

You owe us nothing unless we recover damages for you or your family.

What Qualifies as Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence leads to serious harm. Our firm handles cases involving:

Failure to Diagnose & Delayed Diagnosis

Missed or delayed diagnoses that allow conditions like cancer or stroke to worsen.

Birth Injuries

Preventable medical errors leading to cerebral palsy, brain damage, or spinal cord trauma in newborns.

Surgical Errors & Anesthesia Mistakes

Preventable complications resulting in paralysis, nerve damage, or death.

Emergency Room & Hospital Negligence

Mistakes in critical care settings that lead to permanent disability or wrongful death.

You Pay No Fees Unless We Win

Maximizing Compensation for Your Future

Medical malpractice cases result in far more than immediate medical bills; they impact every aspect of your future. Our firm pursues compensation for:

Surgeries, rehabilitation, in-home care, and adaptive equipment.

Compensation for professionals who can no longer work at full capacity.

Acknowledging the emotional and physical trauma of a permanent disability.

Funds to make necessary changes for mobility and independence.

Compensation for families who have lost a loved one due to medical malpractice.

What Our Clients Have to Say

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“When asked if my family would be interested in writing a letter of recommendation for Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis, my answer was I would absolutely love to do just that. I have never dealt with sweeter more professional and hard working people. I have, and would recommend them to anyone. They fought long and hard but never gave up on our son. Thank you so much we sincerely love you all.”
~ Jesse, Kristi and our son Kyle
“Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis has been one of the best support and help in my family’s toughest situations. The Firm not only provided support for my case, but also provided support for my family outside the scope of the case. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of an advocate on behalf of your family.”
~ The Jason Gibson Family
“Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis represented us on a very complex medical malpractice case. From start to finish, they exhibited tremendous passion, integrity, legal competence and a thorough commitment to helping us reach a very favorable outcome. Having never been involved in any type of litigation, we couldn’t be more pleased with our experience with the attorneys and staff of Lawrence, Beirne & Lewis.”
~ Peter & Lisa B.

FAQs: Common Questions About Medical Malpractice

Ohio law requires that any medical malpractice lawsuit filed in state court be supported by an Affidavit of Merit from a medical expert. This expert must:

  • Review the patient’s medical records.
  • Be knowledgeable about the appropriate standard of care.
  • Attest that the provider’s actions fell below the standard of care and caused harm. A case without this affidavit may be dismissed. Plaintiffs who need additional time to gather supporting documents can request an extension.

In Ohio, medical malpractice claims must be filed within one year of discovering the injury or from the date the doctor-patient relationship ends—whichever comes first.

Additionally, there is a four-year statute of repose, meaning that no case can be filed more than four years after the alleged malpractice, regardless of when the injury was discovered. Some exceptions exist, which are outlined in Ohio Revised Code § 2305.113.

Victims of medical malpractice may be eligible to recover:

  1. Economic Damages (tangible financial losses)
    • Past and future medical expenses
    • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
    • Costs of domestic services and lost business opportunities
  2. Non-Economic Damages (compensation for personal suffering)
    • Pain and suffering
    • Emotional distress
    • Loss of enjoyment of life and companionship
  3. Punitive Damages (in cases of gross negligence)
    • Intended to penalize healthcare providers for extreme misconduct.

Ohio law limits non-economic damages (pain and suffering) in medical malpractice cases. Under Ohio Revised Code section 2323.43, the cap is

  • $250,000 or three times the economic damages, up to $350,000 per plaintiff or $500,000 total per case.
  • If the injury is permanent or catastrophic, the cap increases to $500,000 per plaintiff or $1 million total.
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