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New York City Hospital Negligence

Have you or a loved one suffered severe injuries due to Hospital malpractice and negligence? An experienced Malpractice Attorney can assist you in recovering compensation for your injuries. Contact a Malpractice Attorney New York City today! Hospital Medical Malpractice refers to instances where negligence and a lack of reasonable care contributes to the injury or illness of a hospital patient. Though hospitals are responsible for providing care to patients, the negligence of a hospital or other medical facility can cause serious injury and even fatal results. According to The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, it is estimated that almost 100,000 patients may be killed annually in hospitals as a result of medical negligence.

Types of Hospital Malpractice & Negligence

Unfortunately, hospital negligence occurs in various forms, anywhere from the exposure to hazards to unclean and unsanitary facilities or medical equipment. Some additional types of hospital negligence and malpractice include:

Failure to admit or properly treat
Failure to diagnose a disease
Emergency room errors
Surgical errors
Failure to follow-up with patients
Negligent testing
Erroneous specialist referrals
Birth-related injuries
Improper Standard of Care
Medication Mistakes
Development of infections

Hospital Liability in New York City

Hospitals are required to meet the specific standards that outline its code of conduct to ensure public safety. When a hospital fails to do so, they may be held directly liable for their own negligence. Some instances where a hospital may be held responsible for hospital negligence include:

Failure to ensure proper licensed staffing: When a hospital fails to meet the hiring standards of a medical staff that consists of properly licensed physicians and other health care providers. If a patient is injured due to a staff member's negligent care, the hospital may be held liable for its failure to ensure the ability of its staff.
Failure to provide sufficient number of staff: When a hospital fails to maintain enough staff on duty at all times in order to ensure quality patient care
Failure of staff to follow the orders of the patient's attending physician and it results in personal injury

If a New York City hospital fails to ensure the safety of its patients, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced Malpractice Attorney who can investigate the matter. Victims of hospital negligence and malpractice may be entitled to compensation for their medical costs, loss of wages, and/or pain and suffering. Contact an Attorney to learn about your legal options today!

Have you been hurt due to medical malpractice by a hospital?

If you or a loved one were hurt due to the negligence or malpractice of a hospital, please contact a Malpractice Attorney New York City at Finz & Finz, P.C. today at (888) FINZ-FIRM to speak with an experienced Attorney now or fill out the Free Case Evaluation form.

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Hospital Malpractice News

Aurora woman settles for $15 million in hospital malpractice suit

May 23, 2008 | Associated Press | Chicago Tribune
An Aurora woman whose child suffered brain damage at birth in a Sandwich hospital six years ago settled a malpractice suit Tuesday against the doctor, hospital and staff for $15.35 million...
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Missoula veteran wins malpractice suit against VA hospital

Apr 14, 2008 | Associated Press | Montana's News Station
A Missoula Navy veteran has been awarded more than $600,000 after winning a medical malpractice lawsuit against a Veterans Affairs hospital in Salt Lake City...
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Family, Billings hospital reach settlement in malpractice case

Apr 9, 2008 | Associated Press | Montana's News Station
A settlement has been reached between St. Vincent Healthcare and a family that sued the hospital after their daughter suffered serious medical problems during birth...
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