Medical Malpractice in Hospitals and Emergency Rooms

When a person is injured in a hospital or by an emergency paramedic who works for a hospital, he may be able to pursue compensation from the hospital for the harm caused. Understand when a hospital or emergency response team might be found liable.

Blood Infection Occurred at Hospital - Do I Have a Case?

Infections that occur in the hospital are not always the fault of medical staff members, but a blood infection can hold the specific attending medical professional or facility liable for damages that the condition causes the patient. It is crucial to consult with a lawyer to determine the best course of action and who is the responsible party.
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Hospital Blood Transfusions Without Consent for Patients Like Jehovah’s Witnesses

There are serious sensitive issues surrounding the possible medical treatment given to someone of certain religious beliefs that do not believe in specific treatment such as blood transfusions. If the hospital does infuse the person with different blood, it could lead to a potential lawsuit for a direct violation of the person’s religious faith.
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Septic Shock after Early Hospital Discharge - Do I Have a Malpractice Claim?

If the hospital prematurely discharges a person, it is often because there is no indication that the patient is suffering from any further harm, needs any more treatment in the facility or is fully healthy. Without indication, the medical professionals may have no clear reason to keep the person there, but if the individual goes into septic shock, he or she may have a valid case of medical malpractice.
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When Can the Hospital Be Sued for Malpractice?

When a person is injured while in the hospital, he or she may consult a personal injury attorney who focuses on medical malpractice claims. One of the first questions that an attorney of this nature will try to answer is who may be sued. In addition to surgeons or other healthcare staff, hospitals may also be sued in some cases for malpractice. The hospital may be able to be sued if one of the following situations is applicable.
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Injured by an EMT - Can I Sue?

Depending on the situation, it is sometimes possible to sue an emergency paramedic or professional working for EMT services or with a hospital, but these incidents are rare and may require very special conditions. It is important to contact a lawyer about the injury and all the details surrounding it to determine if there is a valid claim.
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EMTs - Can They Be Held Liable for Malpractice?

Emergency medical technicians generally do not progress through a lawsuit for medical malpractice or professional malpractice when they are doing the job correctly and do not deviate from standard guidelines in medical assistance. However, if the EMT is engaging in negligent actions, it is possible that a victim of additional injuries can sue the single or group of EMTs.
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Good Samaritan Laws - Do They Apply to EMTs?

EMT professionals work through emergency medical services to those that need medical help immediately such as someone that has a heart attack or a person choking to death. The individual is a professional protected by certain immunity laws and various other regulations with the state in general circumstances which could also include Good Samaritan Laws.
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When Can You Sue for Emergency Room Malpractice?

Everyday people are injured and must go to an emergency room to seek care for their medical needs. However, in some cases, a doctor’s errors may result in causing even greater harm to a patient. When a doctor acts in a negligent manner, an injured patient may be able to pursue financial compensation for the harm caused to him or her.
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