Medical Negligence Wrongful Death

Summary

To pursue a medical negligence or wrongful death lawsuit in Ohio, you need to establish a duty of care, a breach of that duty, a link between the breach and the death, and quantifiable damages. Refer to Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.113 for medical negligence and Sections 2125.01 and 2125.02 for wrongful death. Consulting a local attorney is advisable for specific advice.

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Hi, my father died in the ICU and our family believes there was negligence in his care which resulted in his death (July *). He got heart surgery in June and the discharge order from his doctor listed continuous home health aide assistance (separate company/entity). The hospital's case worker helped coordinate the home aide but the companies never sent anyone over to our house. The hospitals case worker was aware of them not showing up per their notes. In July, my dad died in the hospital suddenly. Is there a case for medical negligence or wrongful death? Civil charge against the home aid company or the hospital?
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. To potentially pursue a medical negligence or wrongful death lawsuit in Texas:
- Proof of negligence must be established.
- There should be a connection between the negligence and the loss.
- Damages resulting from the loss need to be quantifiable.
Engaging a competent attorney would help you understand if your situation meets these criteria.
^Note I live in Ohio not Texas
I'm sorry for your loss, ****. In Ohio, to potentially pursue a medical negligence or wrongful death lawsuit:
- Evidence of a duty of care from the healthcare provider.
- A breach of that duty must be established.
- A link between the breach and the death needs to be shown.
- Quantifiable damages from the loss.
Please consider consulting with a local attorney for specific advice.
Thank you! Do you know what Ohio code to use for research?
For research on medical negligence and wrongful death, you can refer to the Ohio Revised Code:
- Medical negligence: Section *.*
- Wrongful death: Section *.* and *.*.
Please consult an attorney for accurate interpretation.
Thank you!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Remember, it's always advisable to consult with a local attorney for specific advice.