Charlotte Hospital Negligence Attorney
Gastonia Medical Negligence Lawyer
Hospitals are licensed by the state in which they operate. They are required to adhere to certain guidelines and procedures. When injuries occur due to negligence on the part of nurses, radiologists, doctors, and staff, the hospitals they work for can be held financially liable. In order to expose negligence and violations of standard treatment protocols that occur in hospitals, the medical malpractice attorneys at DeVore, Acton & Stafford consult medical experts and private investigators in reviewing the actions of hospital staff. We subpoena medical charts, staffing reports, even video footage when available to determine why instructions weren't followed, symptoms ignored, or unsanitary conditions allowed to persist.
When negligence on the part of hospitals results in serious injuries, don't expect them to volunteer to pay for your disability, lost wages, unnecessary suffering, or additional medical expenses. Contact hospital malpractice attorneys at the law office of DeVore, Acton & Stafford and demand the compensation you deserve.
Hospital Negligence and Medical Malpractice
Hospital negligence and malpractice can result in the following kinds of injuries and medical complications:
- Bed sores
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Pharmacy and medication errors
- Infections
- Lost of medical records
- Emergency room errors
- Food poisoning
- Losing a patient
- Dehydration
- Anesthesia errors
When Hospitals Try and Deny Neglect
Hospitals are usually very concerned about their reputation. When malpractice or negligence occurs that results in serious injuries or death, they not only face an expensive lawsuit they also face state and federal regulators and law makers. At DeVore, Acton & Stafford, our attorneys aren't bashful about contacting the Attorney General's office or state medical board. Since negligence often indicates a pattern of cutting corners or lack of administrative oversight, alerting state officials and regulators to problems can be an effective means of leveraging your case while calling attention to a public threat.
Not Sure shat Step to Take Next? Contact DeVore, Acton & Stafford
Due to tort reform, medical malpractice cases can only proceed after a preliminary finding of negligence has been established regarding the actions of a doctor or other health care provider. If you have been injured while staying in a hospital, contact the hospital negligence attorneys at DeVore, Acton & Stafford today. We'll evaluate your case and prepare all necessary information in providing grounds for proceeding with your case. Since staff members are often transferred or leave and evidence "misplaced" or lost after an incident, it is important to get a malpractice lawyer involved as soon as possible. Call us today.
