Medical Malpractice
The attorneys of Busald, Funk, Zevely, P.S.C. present compelling evidence to help you litigate against the doctor, hospital, medical facility or nursing home responsible for any medical negligence. We offer comprehensive legal services for medical malpractice suits related to
- Medical negligence
- Hospital negligence
- Nursing home abuse & neglect
- Medical errors
- Dental malpractice
- Birth injuries & complications
In Kentucky, you have one year from the time that you were injured or from the time that you discovered the injury to file a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, medical facility or nursing home. This time period may be extended to one year from when you terminate your treatment with a doctor, as long as the continued treatment with that doctor was in good faith before that treatment was terminated. The amount you are awarded may be reduced in Kentucky, based on a calculated percentage that represents your comparative negligence that resulted in the injury.
Ohio law gives you one year from the time you discovered the injury or from the time that you terminate your treatment with a doctor to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. In Ohio, your doctor or hospital can only be sued if they are the primary cause of the injury, not if you were mostly to blame for the accident.
Both Kentucky and Ohio require opinions from proper medical experts that the care and treatment of the doctor, hospital, medical facility or nursing home fell below the applicable standard of care which, in turn caused the injuries and damages that are being claimed. Without such opinions, a medical malpractice lawsuit cannot even be filed.
Our lawyers are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at (859) 371–3600 or contact us to schedule your free initial consultation.
Medical Negligence
Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, incorrect anesthesia, and surgical errors are all examples of medical negligence. These medical errors may cause you unnecessary stress as well as prove to have harmful side-effects. Our attorneys will assess your case to help you determine whether you have a case against a doctor, hospital or insurance company.
Hospital Negligence
A hospital is responsible for the errors of its staff, including its doctors, nurses and technicians. The law requires that you obtain an expert affidavit and that you file your claim before the statute of limitations runs out. Our attorneys are experienced litigators who can help you take your case to court.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
If you suspect the abuse or neglect of a loved one in a nursing home, there are steps that you can take to document misconduct: Take notes of specific instances and photograph bruises and injuries. Given the facts, we will work with you to develop the best strategy to earn remuneration and to improve your loved one's quality of life.
Medical Errors
Errors related to medication, surgery, diagnosis, equipment and lab reports can contribute to the endangerment of patients in medical facilities. While human error is understandable, it is not permissible when a patient's safety is at stake. Our attorneys will work hard to help you prove your claim.
Dental Malpractice
Dental malpractice may occur when a dentist fails to perform a procedure correctly, detect an oral disease, or take precautions to prevent nerve injuries. Our attorneys assess your claim to help you prove your case in court.
Birth Injuries & Complications
Oxygen deficiencies during pregnancy or mistakes during delivery can seriously affect your child's quality of life. Our attorneys help you obtain evidence of suspected negligence to help you prove your case in court.
