Hospital Malpractice and Negligence

When a company is directly responsible for an employee’s injuries, the company will be held legally accountable for its negligence under a principle called “respondeat superior.” This also applies to hospital malpractice, which differs slightly from medical malpractice. If you or a loved one has been a victim of malpractice or negligence in a hospital, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Common examples of hospital malpractice, which may result in a legal claim against the hospital itself, include:

– Improper supervision – Many hospital patients require close supervision for even basic tasks, and if a patient is injured when unsupervised – particularly in situations in which they should be supervised under the medical staffs’ legal duty of care – the hospital may be liable for the patient’s injuries. – Medication errors – A hospital which provides a patient with too little medication, too much medication, or the wrong medication entirely may be liable for the patient’s resulting injuries and/or complications. – Negligent security – Hospitals must have security systems to monitor who can access the premises and patients’ rooms, and the facility may be legally liable for any harm done to a patient as a direct result of inadequate or negligent security. – Nosocomial infections – Health care professionals maintain high standards for sterilization of hands and equipment, and unsanitary conditions can result in a patient contracting a new infection from the hospital, known as a “nosocomial infection.”

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice or negligence, you deserve to be fully compensated for your injuries and losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.