Hospital Nursing Malpractice
Most serious injuries or deaths in medical malpractice and negligence cases occur in hospitals, and most cases usually involve multiple nurses and doctors who share the blame. While most nurses are employees of the hospital, with exceptions to this rule, almost all doctors are not employees of the hospital. Therefore, the hospital would not be legally liable for a doctor’s negligence. The majority of patients admitted to hospitals have notable health problems when they arrive, so it may be hard to prove the negligent outcome by the medical staff from the underlying medical condition.
When Does it Occur?
Nursing malpractice occurs when a nurse fails to efficiently perform his or her medical responsibilities, and that failure harms the patient. Whoever is liable for the nurse’s wrongdoing, whether it be the doctor or hospital, will be responsible for compensating the patient. Since most nurses are hospital employees, nursing malpractice cases are usually brought against the hospital where the nurse is employed. If you or a loved one are a victim of hospital nursing malpractice, please contact Patricia A. Law and Associates Attorneys at law to speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
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