Get The Compensation You Deserve: Hire An Experienced Hospital Malpractice Lawyer
Last updated on February 12, 2025
A hospital malpractice lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in cases where patients have been injured or harmed due to medical negligence or malpractice in a hospital setting.
Patients are at risk for serious health complications when a doctor or nurse does not pay attention to their symptoms or when he or she uses the wrong information to provide medical care. When hospital errors happen, doctors, medical staff members and hospitals can be held liable.
Our attorneys at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, have over 50 years of experience helping victims of hospital errors and medical malpractice issues throughout Delaware. We understand what you and your family are going through, and we are here to help you every step of the way.
What Should I Do If I Suspect Hospital Malpractice?
If you suffered harm due to errors or negligent mistakes made in a hospital, you may believe that it is an example of medical malpractice. The standard of care that you expected was not met. What steps should you take next?
First and foremost, document exactly what you believe happened. Write down everything you can remember about the event. What type of care did you expect? What type of error was made? Examples may include:
- Anesthesia errors
- Wrong-site surgery
- Medication errors
- Failure to monitor your condition
- Paperwork errors
As you do this, keep any paperwork you get from the hospital. All of it could potentially be used as evidence when showing the type of care you expected and how that differs from the care you actually received.
It’s also helpful to get medical records. Did you sign anything? Did the hospital respect your right to informed consent? Do your medical records show that you now have injuries or ailments that were absent before the medical malpractice occurred? This is important in showing what happened and seeking the financial compensation you deserve.
The hospital may ask you to sign a waiver, or they may present you with a settlement offer. It is best not to sign anything. You don’t want to sign away your right to seek compensation. If you accept the settlement, that may be exactly what you’re doing – even if it is later shown that the settlement doesn’t address all of your costs. For instance, many settlements will address immediate financial damages but may not mention long-term costs.
It’s wise to talk with an experienced medical malpractice attorney at this time. They can help define the medical error, work with medical professionals and expert witnesses and consider all types of potential compensation: medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, pain and suffering, long-term needs and much more. A hospital malpractice lawyer can fight for your rights and help you navigate this complex legal system.
Signs Of Hospital Malpractice
Hospital errors can happen for a variety of reasons. It can be difficult to know what to do after you or a loved one is injured or suffers complications because of a doctor’s or hospital’s negligence. We can explore all of your options and help you find the best resolution for you and your family.
Our hospital lawyers have represented victims of many different types of hospital errors, including:
- Failure to monitor a patient
- Failure to diagnose an infection or other condition
- Failure to communicate between doctors and nurses
- All manner of medication or prescription errors
- Treating the wrong patient
- Using the wrong test results
These errors can cause serious complications, permanent disabilities and impairments that can result in additional treatment and care now and in the future. We also have a nurse paralegal on staff to help evaluate your case. Our lawyers know how to handle hospital malpractice cases, and we will aggressively fight to protect your best interests.
Schedule A Free Initial Consultation
Don’t wait to contact a hospital malpractice lawyer if you or a loved one has suffered due to a hospital error. Our law firm is known for helping victims get the compensation they deserve. To schedule a free initial consultation, call our office at 302-298-0370 or contact us online. We only get paid if we win your case.