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Local Courts
Courts in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
373 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
U.S. District Court, S.D. Ohio — Eastern Division
85 Marconi Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Columbus
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Dr, Columbus, OH 43205
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Columbus
Ohio's 1-year medical malpractice statute of limitations (ORC § 2305.113) applies with full force in Columbus. Parent claims expire 1 year from the injury date. The child's claim is tolled until age 19 under Ohio's minor tolling provisions. Columbus families must consult a birth injury attorney immediately after a suspected birth injury — the urgency cannot be overstated. Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus is a world-class pediatric institution and a frequent defendant in complex birth injury cases.