Hospital Errors Pose A Serious Risk For Patients

Hospitals are responsible for providing patients with competent care. Because of the sensitive and highly complicated nature of medical care, surgeons, hospitalists, and other doctors, as well as nurses and hospital staff, must be diligent and cautious. Even the simplest errors can be catastrophic for patients. 

If you or someone you love have been victimized by a hospital error, it is critical to work with an experienced medical malpractice team to protect your rights and obtain full compensation for the medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages that resulted from the incident.  At Porzio Injury we represent throughout New Jersey handling all types of medical malpractice claims, including hospital injuries involving:

• Errors made by nurses: The nurses on a hospital’s staff must be just as responsible for their patients’ care as doctors and surgeons.
• Emergency room errors: With the speed and intensity of hospital emergencies, medical professionals working in the ER must be especially well-trained, conscientious, and prepared. Stroke protocols, for example, demand treatment within a short period of time. If not, a delay can result in tragic injuries, illnesses, and even wrongful death.
• Hospitalist errors: A hospitalist is a physician who works in a hospital. Common hospitalist errors include misdiagnosis, misinterpreted lab reports, premature discharge, medication errors, and related problems.
• Surgical errors: More than almost any other profession, surgeons need to be extremely well-trained and completely focused on their work. When they make mistakes, they can be held liable for the damages that their errors cause.
• Other hospital negligence claims: Everyone from the head surgeon to the record-keeping staff member and janitorial worker needs to be competent, professional, and conscientious. Lack of proper care can result in lab errors, infections, slip-and-fall accidents, and other serious incidents.

To schedule a consultation with an experienced malpractice lawyer at Porzio Injury call 201-429-7892 or contact the firm online.