Introduction
Beausay & Nichols Law Firm has assembled 40 years of combined trial experience among its attorneys and focused that experience almost entirely on two categories of catastrophic harm: medical malpractice and serious personal injury. The Columbus, Ohio firm has been recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Top National Trial Lawyers, and identified among the Top 1% of Attorneys in the United States. Its documented case results include a $15 million wrongful death recovery and multiple multi-million dollar malpractice verdicts arising from deaths and catastrophic injuries at Ohio hospitals. Representation is offered on a contingency fee basis with free initial consultations.
Practice Areas
Beausay & Nichols concentrates its practice in two domains where the stakes: both in terms of client harm and litigation complexity: are consistently high.
Medical Malpractice
The firm handles a broad range of medical malpractice claims:
- Birth injuries, including cases involving brain damage from oxygen deprivation (birth asphyxia) and cerebral palsy arising from delivery complications
- Surgical errors that cause preventable harm
- Nursing home abuse and neglect, including cases involving patient suffocation, untreated conditions, and inadequate supervision
- Failure to diagnose, including misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis cases involving cancer and other serious conditions
Medical malpractice litigation requires attorneys who can work with medical experts, understand clinical standards of care, and present complex technical evidence to juries. The firm’s track record across multiple malpractice categories reflects sustained investment in this specialized practice.
Catastrophic Injury
Beyond malpractice, the firm handles catastrophic injury claims arising from:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Product liability
Catastrophic injury cases involve serious, often permanent harm: spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, paralysis: where the damages calculation must account for lifetime medical care, lost earning capacity, and long-term disability.
Attorney Profiles
The firm is led by partners Jacob Beausay and Sara Nichols, with Jeff Beausay serving as senior counsel. Together, the attorneys bring 40 years of combined trial experience to the firm’s practice.
The firm has received recognition from Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Jacob Beausay and Sara Nichols, and has been identified by Top National Trial Lawyers and as part of the Top 1% of Attorneys in the United States. These recognitions reflect peer and publication evaluation of trial performance and case outcomes.
Location & Service Area
Beausay & Nichols Law Firm is located at:
7650 Rivers Edge Dr., Suite 150
Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: (614) 505-4533
Website: https://614lawfirm.com/
The firm is based in Columbus, Ohio’s state capital and largest city. The location provides access to courts throughout central Ohio and positions the firm within the state’s primary legal and medical hub.
Client Focus
The clients who come to Beausay & Nichols have typically experienced harm at the hands of medical professionals or institutions, or have suffered catastrophic injuries in accidents. These cases share a common characteristic: the magnitude of harm justifies the investment of significant litigation resources, and the defendants or their insurers are often well-resourced and experienced at defending these claims.
Medical malpractice cases in Ohio require navigating specific procedural requirements, including affidavit of merit requirements and expert witness rules. Cases involving birth injuries and cerebral palsy often require lifetime care projections and expert testimony on developmental impacts. Nursing home cases may involve regulatory violations alongside common law negligence. The firm’s concentration in these areas reflects the depth of specialized knowledge required.
Documented results from the firm’s work include:
- $15 million wrongful death recovery involving a 30-year-old victim of gun violence
- $5 million catastrophic brain injury from a respiratory device
- $4 million for two separate malpractice deaths at an Ohio hospital
- $2.8 million birth asphyxia and cerebral palsy case
- $2.25 million for a C5 quadriplegia resulting from a multilevel laminectomy
- $2.25 million birth injury and cerebral palsy case requiring lifetime supervision
- $2.25 million for a two-year-old left in a vegetative state from untreated abdominal distension
- $1.8 million permanent paralysis from an undiagnosed spinal epidural abscess
- $1.5 million failure to diagnose lung cancer
- $1.25 million wrongful death caused by anesthesiologist negligence during knee surgery
- $750,000 for a nursing home resident who suffocated
FAQ
What types of medical malpractice cases does the firm handle?
The firm handles birth injuries, surgical errors, nursing home abuse and neglect, and failure to diagnose cases, among other malpractice categories.
Does the firm charge fees upfront?
No. The firm works on a contingency fee basis and offers free consultations. Fees are only owed if a recovery is obtained.
What recognitions has the firm received?
The firm has been recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Top National Trial Lawyers, and identified as part of the Top 1% of Attorneys in the United States.
Does the firm handle personal injury cases outside of medical malpractice?
Yes. The firm handles catastrophic injury cases arising from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and product liability.
How much combined trial experience do the firm’s attorneys have?
The attorneys at Beausay & Nichols have 40 years of combined trial experience.
Closing
For Ohio residents facing the aftermath of medical malpractice, a catastrophic accident, or the wrongful death of a family member, Beausay & Nichols Law Firm brings a depth of specialized litigation experience that is difficult to replicate in general practice. The combination of 40 years of combined trial experience, nationally recognized attorneys, and a documented record of multi-million dollar recoveries positions the firm as a serious option for high-stakes claims against hospitals, medical providers, trucking companies, and product manufacturers. Contact the firm at (614) 505-4533 or visit https://614lawfirm.com/ to schedule a free consultation.