Recovery for Preventable Infections and Medical Errors
In hospitals across Pennsylvania and the United States, far too many people acquire infections during surgeries and other medical procedures. In many cases, infections that are contracted are completely preventable and are caused by negligence by nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals. For victims who acquire infections, as well as their family members, holding the negligent parties accountable for the resulting injuries is important.
At the law firm of Hill & Associates, P.C., in Philadelphia, our experienced lawyers assist those who have suffered significant harm as the result of infections contracted in hospitals and other medical facilities. With more than 20 years of personal injury and medical malpractice experience, we understand how to evaluate the standard of care used during surgery, how infection may have occurred and whether it was the result of negligence.
Contact us at Hill & Associates to learn more about your rights to compensation for your damages. Speak with one of our qualified attorneys by calling 866-720-4699.
Common Types of Preventable Hospital Acquired Infections
When medical professionals fail to act within the standard of care for controlling the spread of infection, whether through negligence, incompetence or carelessness, they put patients at risk of contracting serious and life-threating infections. Hospital acquired infections resulting from medical mistakes may be varied and may include:
- Surgical infections
- Infections of the blood stream
- Pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
These infections may be prevented from an act as simple as washing hands before a surgery or properly sterilized surgical instruments and other equipment. Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other medical facilities that fail to take steps toward prevention should be held accountable, not only to provide compensation to victims, but to deter similar incidents in the future.
Know Your Legal Rights After a Hospital Acquired Infection
If you or someone you love has suffered a serious illness or injury due to a hospital acquired infection, talk with us at the law firm of Hill & Associates to learn if it is in your best interest to file a lawsuit. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation and pursue compensation for your losses. Call our Philadelphia office to make an appointment at 866-720-4699.
