Holding Psychiatrists Accountable for Malpractice
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that a family can experience, and it is made worse when that loss was caused by psychiatric malpractice or psychologist malpractice. At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we understand that psychiatric malpractice is a very real problem and causes families substantial pain.
At our law firm, our goal is to hold psychiatrists accountable for the harm they cause. We do this for two reasons. The first is to financially compensate families for their loss, giving them the financial resources they need to move forward after a suicide or attempted suicide. The second is to call attention to psychiatric malpractice so that doctors, hospitals and behavioral health facilities have incentive to make needed changes.
For more information and a free initial consultation about your medical malpractice case, contact Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us toll free at 866-636-8367.
When Psychiatric Malpractice Leads to Patient Suicide
Mental health patients and their families trust professionals to provide the care they need. But when those professionals fail to exercise good clinical judgment, the results can be devastating.
At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we are able to handle psychiatric malpractice cases related to several different kinds of devastating mistakes:
- Failure to recognize clear signs of suicide ideation (suicidal behaviors)
- Failure to properly monitor a patient who has communicated suicidal thoughts
- Medication errors, by prescribing the wrong medication or failing to closely monitor a patient on that medication
To win a psychiatric malpractice lawsuit, you and your lawyer must prove to a jury that the psychiatrist owed a certain "standard of care" to the patient and that the psychiatrist's care fell below this standard. You must then prove that this is what caused your loved one to suffer injury or death.
Contact Us
If your loved one has been hurt due to untreated depression, take action. Talk with an attorney about your legal options. Contact Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us toll free at 866-636-8367. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means that there is no fee unless you recover compensation for your loss. Our law firm's main office is conveniently located in downtown Cleveland. We maintain additional offices in Ohio.
