Whenever we’re hospitalized, we put our faith in the doctors, nurses, and staff to take good care of us while we’re vulnerable and in pain. One of the common features of being hospitalized is receiving fluids or medicines through an IV. It’s so common we barely think about whether it could be dangerous but there is such a thing...
Read MoreShoulder dystocia injuries can be distressing for both parents and newborns alike. These injuries turn what should be a happy moment into a frightening experience. If you’re ready to get justice, call Dempsey Kingsland & Osteen, P.C. to learn about your legal options. We can review your child’s shoulder dystocia injury and see if the hospital or medical staff...
Read MoreWhen we go to a hospital, we should expect compassion from our healthcare providers and treatment for our injuries. When a patient suffers physical and emotional injuries due to hospital negligence, it can feel traumatic. When a hospital breaches its duty in providing care, you may have the right to recover monetary compensation for the physical injuries and emotional...
Read MoreIt is unacceptable for a hospital to act negligently and cause an injury to a patient. However, hospital liability in terms of medical malpractice can get tricky. If you’d like to pursue a lawsuit against a hospital for wrongdoing, follow these steps: Collect Relevant Evidence The first thing to do is collect any evidence that may be relevant to...
Read MoreIf you’ve suffered harm in a hospital, you may consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit for damages. However, it’s important to consider that there are several nuances and implications regarding suing a hospital. Keep reading to learn more about what you may sue a hospital for. Reasons to Sue a Hospital for Malpractice It is unacceptable for a negligent...
Read MoreWe are often asked, “are hospitals liable for malpractice?” Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to do their duty, resulting in an injury. Doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists can all be held responsible, but did you know hospitals can be held accountable under certain circumstances too? This blog will discuss the liabilities of hospitals and what...
Read MoreWhen you go to the hospital, you are within your rights to expect to receive care that is reasonable and sound. When a medical professional or provider fails to provide suitable care, overlooks taking the proper action, or provides inadequate care that causes you to experience harm, injury, or death, medical malpractice has occurred. Read on to learn more...
Read MoreMedical malpractice law is designed for patients to seek damages if they’ve been injured by the negligence of a medical professional. However, there are limits to what causes of action can be brought to civil court. One of the main restrictions is the statute of limitations. This means that you cannot sue for events that happened too far in...
Read MoreWhat is an Environmental Error? An environmental error is when hospitals and other health care facilities fail to implement practices and standards to ensure patients aren’t damaged by the hospital environment. When medical providers fail to provide treatment that conforms to standard practices and causes damage to a patient because of their negligence, it is called medical malpractice and the...
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services’ Office reported that nursing home abuse frequently goes unreported in the United States. Individuals 60 years or older are more vulnerable to being abused, neglected, or exploited. Commonly, this occurs in long-term nursing home facilities. If you or a loved one is suffering from abuse in the care of a nursing home or...
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