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Medical Malpractice Attorney In Columbus, Ohio

Last updated on October 15, 2026

At the law firm of Colley Shroyer Abraham, we fight to hold doctors, nurses, hospitals and other medical professionals accountable for the injury, pain and medical costs caused by their negligence. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a medical error at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel, Nationwide Children’s Hospital or any other healthcare facility in Columbus or throughout Ohio, we are ready to take on your case.

We are medical malpractice attorneys in Columbus with over 150 combined years of experience standing up for the rights of injured people. Our firm’s David Shroyer and Tyler Shroyer currently serve as plaintiff’s counsel in Lyon v. Riverside Methodist Hospital (Ohio Supreme Court Case No. 2025-1317), following a Franklin County jury’s $25.2 million award, the most significant thiamine deficiency malpractice case in Ohio history. We have also secured multiple jury verdicts in the millions of dollars, including an $8.6 million verdict. We represent clients throughout Ohio, including those in Columbus, Lancaster and Chillicothe.

Holding Medical Professionals And Hospitals Accountable

We are available to handle cases involving medical malpractice that resulted in traumatic brain injury (TBI), spine injury, serious injury and the wrongful death of a family member. Some examples of cases that we can take on include:

Failure to diagnose: Failure to diagnose cancer, including lung cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer and others; meningitis; and bacterial infections
Misdiagnosis: Misdiagnosis of cardiac arrest or heart attack as well as cancer; misdiagnosis resulting in a persistent vegetative state and lack of oxygen
Birth injuries: Cerebral palsy, respiratory failure, cesarean section error, lack of oxygen, fetal distress, birth malpractice and birth trauma
Informed consent errors: Failure to let patients know about the risks and details of surgical procedures and medical treatments
Emergency room negligence: Delay in treatment and failure to call in a proper specialist
Anesthesia errors: Medication errors, aspiration pneumonia, esophageal intubation, positioning injuries and improper monitoring
CTI/MRI/X-ray negligence: Failure to treat something that appears in tests, such as aortic aneurysm or tumor
Surgical errors: Infections, severed nerves, wrong-site surgery, eye injuries leading to vision loss, and internal bleeding
Hospital malpractice: Negligent acts by hospital staff, such as nurses or resident doctors (doctors-in-training)
Medication errors: Prescription errors, wrong medicine, overmedication, preventable allergic reaction to medication, blood clots, and Coumadin (warfarin) and blood thinner medication error

You can rely on us to explain your choices, protect your rights and always fight for maximum compensation for your damages.

How We Build Your Medical Malpractice Case In Columbus

We understand that you may feel uncertain about what happens after you call a medical malpractice attorney. Our process removes that uncertainty and gives you a clear path forward:

Free consultation: Your first step is a no-obligation conversation where our team listens to what happened and evaluates whether your situation may involve medical negligence. We answer your questions and explain your options.
Medical record review: We obtain and carefully review all relevant medical records, imaging and treatment histories to identify where your care may have deviated from accepted medical standards.
Expert analysis: We work with independent medical professionals in the same specialty as the defendant to evaluate the standard of care and establish whether a breach occurred.
Building causation: We establish the direct link between the provider’s deviation from the standard of care and the harm you suffered. This is often the most complex element of a medical malpractice case and where our decades of experience prove most valuable.
Negotiation: We present the strongest possible case to the opposing insurer or institution. Our attorneys negotiate aggressively and do not accept settlements that undervalue your damages.
Trial, if necessary: Unlike firms that avoid the courtroom, we build every case for trial from the beginning. Our willingness and ability to try cases give us a meaningful advantage in settlement negotiations. If the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, we take your case to a jury.

We handle all medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Schedule your free consultation today.

Widely Respected For Our Skill

Our knowledge and experience with the law have earned the trust of not only our clients but also our peers. Michael Colley has served as president of the American Association for Justice and the American Board of Trial Advocates, two of the most respected legal organizations in the country. We are medical malpractice attorneys in Ohio who teach the lawyers of today and tomorrow. We have lectured on a statewide and nationwide basis, adding to our peers’ legal education. We have been adjunct law school professors, laying the foundation for the legal professionals of the future. We want to show you how our knowledge and experience can work for you in your medical malpractice case.

What Are Your Questions About Medical Negligence?

We understand that enduring medical malpractice can feel overwhelming. That is why we take the time to answer your questions in detail. Here, we have taken a moment to reply to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Do I have a case for medical malpractice?

To have a valid medical malpractice case in Ohio, you must prove four elements:

A doctor-patient relationship existed.
The provider breached the standard of care: This is the element that separates a bad outcome from a legal claim. The standard of care is the level of skill and treatment that a reasonably competent healthcare provider in the same specialty would have provided under similar circumstances. Your provider must have done something that fell below this standard. A poor result alone does not prove malpractice. We must show that your provider’s actions deviated from what other competent providers would have done in the same situation.
The breach caused your injury.
You suffered damages.

If you can establish all four elements, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim.

I am unhappy with my outcome. Can I still sue my doctor?

Experiencing negative or inadequate results is not necessarily a reason to file a lawsuit. Sometimes, a course of treatment does not result in a positive result. Doctors are humans, and humans make errors. However, not all errors are the result of malpractice.

What damages can I seek?

If you prove medical malpractice, Ohio law allows you to recover several types of damages:

Economic damages: These cover your measurable financial losses, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and other out-of-pocket costs directly caused by the malpractice.
Noneconomic damages: These compensate you for losses that do not have a specific dollar value, such as physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and disability. Ohio law caps noneconomic damages in most medical malpractice cases, though exceptions apply in cases involving catastrophic injury.
Punitive damages: In rare cases where the healthcare provider’s conduct was particularly reckless, Ohio law allows punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct.

Who is eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Ohio?

In Ohio, anyone who has suffered an injury as a direct result of a health care professional’s negligence or failure to provide the standard of care can file a lawsuit. This includes the patient or the patient’s representative if the patient is a minor, incapacitated or deceased.

Can I still file a medical malpractice lawsuit if I signed a consent form before treatment?

Signing a consent form before treatment does not automatically prevent you from filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Ohio. Consent forms typically acknowledge that you understand the risks associated with a procedure or treatment. However, a consent form does not permit a health care provider to deviate from the expected standard of care. If they breached the standard of care and caused harm, you may still have a valid claim.

What kind of evidence is needed to prove medical malpractice?

Evidence needed to prove medical malpractice may include:

Medical records
Expert testimony
Documentation of your injuries
Compensable damages

Medical records are crucial as they contain details of the treatment provided and the health care provider’s notes. Expert testimony, usually from a medical professional in the same specialty as the defendant, can establish the standard of care and demonstrate how the breach led to the injury. Additionally, evidence of damages such as medical bills, proof of lost wages, and documentation related to pain and suffering may be necessary to substantiate the claim for compensation. The plaintiff must have evidence of a doctor-patient relationship, a breach of the standard of care, causation linking the breach to the injury and damages resulting from the injury.

What should I expect during the initial consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer?

During the initial consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer, you should expect to discuss the details of your case, including the nature of the medical treatment you received, the outcome, and the harm suffered. The lawyer will probably ask to see your medical records and any other evidence you have that might support your claim. The lawyer will assess the merits of your case, explain the legal process, discuss any potential challenges, and outline the next steps should you decide to proceed with a lawsuit. This meeting is also an opportunity for you to get a feel for the lawyer and determine whether you feel comfortable working with them.

If my case goes to trial, what will be involved in the process?

If your medical malpractice case goes to trial in Ohio, the process will involve several stages. They include:

Discovery: Both sides exchange evidence and take depositions to gather information.
Pretrial motions: Each side can file motions to resolve certain issues before trial.
Jury selection: Attorneys question potential jurors to form an unbiased jury panel.
The trial: Both sides present opening statements, witness testimony and closing arguments.

The jury or judge then deliberates and reaches a verdict. Trials can be complex and lengthy, often requiring expert witness testimony to explain medical issues and standards of care to the jury.

How long does a medical malpractice case typically take in Columbus, Ohio?

Medical malpractice cases in Columbus typically take one to three years from filing until resolution. The timeline depends on the complexity of your case, the court’s schedule, the number of expert witnesses involved and whether the defendant negotiates a fair settlement. Ohio law requires an affidavit of merit from a qualified medical expert before you can file your lawsuit, which adds time to the initial preparation phase.

Does Ohio law limit how much compensation I can recover in a medical malpractice case?

Yes. Ohio law caps noneconomic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life) in most medical malpractice cases. The current cap is the greater of $250,000 or three times your economic damages, up to a maximum of $350,000 per plaintiff or $500,000 per occurrence. This cap does not apply if you suffered a permanent and substantial physical deformity, loss of use of a limb, or permanent physical functional injury. The cap also does not apply to economic damages, which include medical expenses and lost wages.

Speak With An Attorney In A Free Consultation

When you need Ohio medical malpractice lawyers you can trust, Colley Shroyer Abraham is the firm to represent you. Call us toll-free at 877-450-2697 or send us an email to schedule a free initial consultation. We handle our cases on a contingency basis, which means that we do not get paid unless you are compensated for your injuries. We offer free initial consultations.