Ohio Family Awarded $4.2 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

The family of an Ohio woman who died of a heart attack after being treated at Wheeling Hospital (WV) in 2009 has been awarded $4.2 million by an Ohio County jury.  The lawsuit was filed against Dr. Stephen Heirendt and EMPG of West Virginia, Inc.

The woman went to Wheeling Hospital, complaining of chest pains, where she was treated by Heirendt.  The suit claimed that the doctor did not follow appropriate standards of care, ultimately leading to her heart attack 11 days later.  The woman was 43-years-old.

The family was awarded $1.5 million for sorrow and mental anguish, $1.5 million for loss of services, $300,000 for loss of household services and $872,000 in lost wages.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a form of medical negligence, you may have a medical malpractice claim.  Our attorneys at Munley Law are experienced and successful medical malpractice litigators and we fight to protect the rights of patients.  Contact us at 1-855-866-5529 or fill out our free Claim Evaluation Form.