Huntington, West Virginia, Hospital Infection Lawyers
Emergency rooms and hospitals are constantly dealing with serious infections. From staph infections to bacterial infections, doctors and hospital staff need to be aggressive in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness to protect patients.
The problem is that not all hospitals make cleanliness a priority. The hospital staff may have failed to disinfect your exam table or improperly cleaned your hospital bed or something as simple as failing to wash their hands. If you've been harmed by a serious infection that you contracted while in a hospital or in the emergency room, you need a medical malpractice lawyer.
The attorneys at Greene Ketchum have significant medical malpractice experience. They know the standards and procedures that hospitals should be using to protect patients. When doctors and staff fail to follow through with proper sanitation procedures, you are at risk for an infection. Contact Greene Ketchum today to schedule your free initial consultation.
Serious Hospital Infections Have Long-Term Effects
Infections run rampant in hospitals. The official name for an infection that resulted from treatment in a hospital or healthcare facility is nosocomial infection. These infections typically appear within 48 hours of hospital treatment. Common hospital infections include:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA or Staph infection)
- Pneumonia
- Strep Throat
- Urinary tract infections
- Infection at the surgical site
Filing a Lawsuit in Hospital Infection Cases
In order to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor, there must be a preliminary finding of negligence on his or her part. Typically, another qualified, trained medical professional reviews the specifics of a case and issues an expert report regarding acts of negligence or departures from standard treatment protocols.
During this time, your Greene Ketchum attorney will begin the process of collecting evidence, interviewing eyewitnesses, and contacting medical experts. In presenting the facts of your case, we identify breakdowns in communication, contradictory testimony, and failures to note certain symptoms or problems before and during surgery.
Contact Hospital Infection Lawyers at Greene Ketchum Today
Your hospital infection may lead to longer hospital stay, additional medical care and missed work. If you've been seriously injured due to a hospital infection, contact medical malpractice attorneys at Greene Ketchum today to schedule an appointment and discuss your case.
