Pennsylvania Hospital Negligence Lawyers
We are accepting a certain level of vulnerability when we entrust our care or that of a loved one’s to hospital staff. Medical professionals have a duty to take every precaution and work hard to keep patients safe and comfortable. Though the majority of hospital workers do their job well, those who are overworked or simply negligent can do serious harm to their patients.
Problems Caused by Negligent Hospital Staff
Nurses, aides, and other hospital employees who fail to do their jobs correctly cause 27,000 deaths per year in the US. Some of the most serious errors that have been committed in hospitals include:
- Administering drugs incorrectly (wrong drug, dosage too high, dosage too low)
- Failure to prevent infection
- Incorrect use of anesthesia
- Failure to maintain safe and sanitary conditions for patients
- Incorrect use of medical equipment
Even when the injuries caused by these mistakes are not fatal, they can still cause great damage to a patient’s health and quality of life. Hospital errors have caused patients to suffer from new disabilities, limb amputations, emotional trauma, and disfigurement, among other problems.
Pennsylvania Hospital Negligence Lawsuits
A person who has been injured by negligent hospital workers, or the family of a person who has died, can hold the hospital responsible by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in order to:
- Hold negligent workers responsible for their actions
- Send a message that poorly run hospitals will face consequences
- Alleviate the financial stress of paying medical bills while coping with lost wages
Contact Us
The Pennsylvania hospital negligence lawyers at the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams have decades of experience helping those who have been injured by hospital error. If you believe you have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit, or if you have questions about your rights, call us today at 610-667-7511.