Hospital negligence is a term used to describe negligent care provided by a hospital employee, such as a nurse, laboratory or diagnostic technician, administrative staff, or pharmacist. When hospital employees make critical errors which cause harm to patients, the hospital assumes responsibility for those negligent acts. The types of errors committed by hospital staff can include anything from improper administration of medications to improper monitoring of post-operative patients.
Hospital negligence can also come from inadequate or insufficient policies, protocols, and operating procedures. In these cases, hospitals can be found liable in negligence when either a) they should have had a policy, protocol, or procedure in place but did not, or b) the policy, protocol, or procedure in place was insufficient to prevent patient harm.
The experienced medical malpractice lawyers at Wagners can help you navigate this issue. Our medical malpractice team has a proven track record of evaluating the care provided by hospital employees, as well as the protocols, policies, and operating procedures to determine the viability of a legal action for hospital negligence.
Hospital negligence can manifest in many different ways. At Wagners, we have advanced legal claims for a wide range of injuries arising from hospital negligence. A few examples of these claims include:
The above are just a few examples of the ways in which hospital negligence can lead to serious patient injury. If you or a loved one has been harmed by human error or system failure, you may be able to sue for hospital negligence.
A particularly notable form of hospital negligence is a failure to appropriately monitor and report concerning changes in a patient’s vital signs and clinical condition. One example of this failure occurs when hospital staff overlook or fail to report concerning signs of infection in a postoperative patient. In these cases, postoperative infections can progress from manageable complications to life-threatening emergencies, such as sepsis or septic shock. When infections progress to this critical level, they may even culminate in additional surgeries, amputations, or multi-organ injuries. This is one example of the way in which hospital negligence and inadequate monitoring can risk irreversible patient harm.
At Wagners, we understand that the injuries sustained in a hospital negligence case can be devastating. We have experience advancing legal cases of hospital negligence and will help you navigate the medical and legal complexities of your case.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by hospital negligence, we can help. Our medical malpractice lawyers can review your case and provide a no-obligation consultation to help you determine whether a medical malpractice lawsuit is the right path for you
We have nearly 80 years of experience in helping injured victims in obtaining justice for their injury claims.
At Wagners, we recommend consulting a medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible after the accident occurs. There are usually strict timelines that could hinder you from getting the justice you deserve. If you have been seriously injured, please contact our lawyer at Wagners Personal Injury Law Firm to discuss your case. You can reach our team by calling 902-425-7330 or by completing a short online contact form.
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