Hospital Lab Negligence Case

Summary

To prove medical negligence in Ohio, you must establish a doctor-patient relationship, show the doctor violated the standard of care, demonstrate the negligence caused injury, and prove the injury led to specific damages. Legal aid services are available for those who cannot afford representation. Contact the Legal Aid Society of Columbus for free legal help in civil cases.

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I need help proving that a hospital lab was negligent with my specimen resulting in my dismissal from my pain clinic
Hello ****, I am sorry to hear about your situation. To provide targeted advice, could you please let me know which state you are located in? Laws regarding medical malpractice differ from state to state.
Ohio
Hello ****, in Ohio, to prove medical negligence, you will need to:
- Establish a doctor-patient relationship
- Prove the doctor violated the standard of care
- Show the doctor's negligence caused the injury
- Prove the injury led to specific damages
You may need a medical expert's testimony.
Ok. I'm on disability and can't afford legal representation. Is there anything you can help me with?
Hello ****, in Ohio, there are legal aid services available for individuals who cannot afford representation. They provide free legal help in civil cases to low-income individuals. Would you like their contact information?
Yes

Legal Aid Society of Columbus


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * City Park Ave, Columbus, OH *
Website: www.columbuslegalaid.org
Thank you.
You're welcome, ****. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your case.