If you were severely injured or made seriously ill in a hospital setting, you need the help of a Miami hospital negligence lawyer. Doctors, surgeons, nurses, and hospital staff must provide patients with the best care possible. Sometimes, they make errors or forget tasks, leading to painful illnesses and injuries for patients.
At Kaire & Heffernan, our experienced Miami hospital negligence lawyers are here to help. Our medical malpractice attorneys have helped many other victims of hospital negligence, and we are not afraid to take on the most prestigious hospitals or their insurers.
The term negligence describes a failure to act reasonably and responsibly. Hospital negligence is often associated with medical malpractice, but it can also be a simple error made by janitorial staff, leaving wet floors unmarked. Patients should expect to receive an adequate standard of care, and when they do not, this may be hospital negligence.
Hospital patients should expect to be treated by physicians and staff who are qualified, prudent, thoughtful, attentive, and alert. Patients trust medical professionals to give them the correct treatments and prescribe the proper medications.
When healthcare providers become overworked, exhausted, or rushed, they may make more mistakes or become negligent in their duties. An attorney in Miami could review a case to determine whether hospital negligence occurred.
While every case is unique, hospital negligence can manifest as:
Many other errors can be made in a healthcare setting. One widespread issue our Miami hospital negligence attorneys see often is a secondary infection, like hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), which can be fatal, especially among elderly patients or those with other medical conditions.
Suppose an older patient arrives at a hospital for hip replacement surgery. This was a planned event, not an emergency. While in the hospital for a few days, the patient acquired a severe lung infection. They spend several more months in the hospital being treated for pneumonia with antibiotics and ventilators, and eventually pass away. Their family is shocked by the loss.
HAP can be caused by a prolonged hospital stay, too much time spent on a ventilator, and poor hygiene of hospital staff. HAP may or may not always be attributed to negligence by hospital staff. However, it is a leading cause of fatalities in a hospital setting. Families of patients who pass away from HAP deserve fair treatment and compensation for their loss.
If you or a loved one suffered from injuries or illness because of a hospital visit, we are here to help. Call a Miami hospital negligence lawyer at Kaire & Heffernan now. Our compassionate attorneys are ready to help you and your family pursue the compensation you deserve. Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation.
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