We Fight for Victims of Healthcare Negligence
At The Donahey Law Firm, we litigate and take to trial cases for victims of medical malpractice and medical negligence claims. Our scope extends beyond just doctors and hospitals to include cases against nursing homes, nurses, and various healthcare specialists and entities. With decades of combined experience, our team brings unique insights from both defense and plaintiff perspectives to fight for victims of medical negligence. For over five decades, The Donahey Law Firm has been one of Ohio’s most established personal injury firms–although we are located in Columbus, we handle medical malpractice cases throughout the entire state of Ohio.
–Danny Newman
Why Choose The Donahey Law Firm as Your Columbus Medical Malpractice Lawyer
- We have some defense lawyers with decades of experience defending healthcare professionals give us unique insight into how defense lawyers and insurance companies evaluate cases.
- Proven trial experience, with multiple medical malpractice cases tried successfully.
- Willingness and ability to take cases to trial when insurance companies refuse reasonable
settlements. - Deep understanding of both medical malpractice cases and broader medical claims.
- Experience handling catastrophic injury cases across multiple medical specialties.
How We Structure Our Fees
We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront. Your Ohio medical malpractice lawyer only gets paid if we secure compensation for you.
5-Step Process for Getting Started With a Medical Malpractice Attorney in Ohio
Book a free consultation to discuss your case with an attorney.
We will collect and review all necessary medical records.
Your attorney will determine if your case has merit.
We will file an affidavit of merit or motion for an extension if your case proceeds.
5-Step Process for Success With Your Medical Malpractice Case
- Thorough investigation of medical records and documentation.
- Expert consultation to establish a standard of care violation.
- Development of strong causation argument.
- Aggressive negotiation with insurance companies.
- Trial preparation and litigation if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Medical Malpractice
Get to Know Our Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Richard S. Donahey
Attorney Richard Donahey brings over 56 years of personal injury law experience to The Donahey Law Firm. As one of only a handful of attorneys in Columbus who handle medical malpractice cases, he understands the specialized nature and complexity of these cases. His experience includes building a firm that attracts top medical malpractice talent, including attorneys with defense experience, while fostering a culture of trial readiness that helps secure better outcomes for clients.
Mark Defossez
Attorney Mark Defossez brings 40 years of comprehensive medical malpractice experience to The Donahey Law Firm. His background includes both defense and plaintiff work, giving him unique insight into how these cases are evaluated and defended. He handles a wide range of medical negligence cases, from spinal surgery complications to emergency room failures in detecting impending heart attacks. His extensive experience helps him identify critical issues in medical records and secure appropriate expert testimony to build strong cases.
Danny Newman
Attorney Danny Newman brings insider knowledge to medical malpractice cases from his extensive defense background. As a former defense lawyer, he has unique insight into how defense attorneys think, how claims adjusters evaluate cases, and how insurance companies approach medical malpractice claims. He has proven trial experience, having personally tried medical malpractice cases this calendar year. His approach combines aggressive litigation with the willingness to take cases to trial when insurance companies refuse reasonable settlements. He handles a wide variety of medical negligence claims against doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, nurses, and various healthcare specialists and entities, leveraging his defense experience to build stronger cases for victims of medical malpractice.
Gordon Evans
Attorney Gordon Evans brings 25 years of specialized medical malpractice experience to The Donahey Law Firm. His unique background includes trying over 20 wrongful death cases as a defense attorney early in his career before transitioning to plaintiff work. This comprehensive foundation in medical malpractice has given him extensive knowledge of medicine, anatomy, and physiology that enhances his ability to handle all types of injury cases. His experience includes working directly with medical experts and understanding complex medical evidence, skills he has successfully applied throughout his career.
