Hospital malpractice refers to negligent care provided by hospital staff, such as doctors, nurses, and other employees. It can involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, childbirth injuries, or complications caused by unsanitary conditions and unmaintained equipment. Hospitals are costly, and many people trust them with their lives. When they fail to properly screen and supervise their employees or adequately maintain their facilities, it results in serious injury or even death.
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If you or a family member suffered harm, injuries, or loss of life due to dangerously incompetent hospital treatment anywhere in Pennsylvania, do not hesitate to call the Porter Law Group's fiercely dedicated medical malpractice legal team to learn about your legal options.
We have over two decades of proven experience successfully holding negligent hospitals, doctors, and nurses fully liable for preventable errors that devastate patients. View the results we've achieved for previous clients, and learn more about how you can recover compensation by contacting us today.
Hospital malpractice refers to negligent medical care provided by doctors, nurses, technicians, or other hospital staff that causes catastrophic patient injury or death. This can involve the following:
Victims can suffer immensely through traumatic outcomes like paralysis, loss of limbs, or organ damage, along with facing additional painful procedures. The personal and financial toll extends to the victims' families as well, who may have to care for them long-term due to permanent injury or, even worse, suffer the pain of their loved one's death.
While the more frequently used term is 'medical malpractice' and is commonly understood to be an action against negligent doctors, hospitals can also be held liable for the actions or inactions of their employees that result in injuries and damages. If you or a loved one have suffered from negligent hospital staff or poor hospital management practices, reach out to the experienced personal injury lawyers at the Porter Law Group to know more about your legal options.
Pennsylvania has a diverse healthcare landscape with over 230 hospitals serving its 13 million residents. The state features world-renowned medical centers like UPMC in Pittsburgh, Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, and Geisinger Health System in central Pennsylvania. While these institutions often provide excellent care, Pennsylvania's healthcare system faces challenges:
Understanding Pennsylvania's unique healthcare landscape is crucial when pursuing a hospital malpractice claim in the Commonwealth.
Poor hospital management can result in preventable medical errors, which claim tens of thousands of lives every year. Even routine tests, medications, and procedures can go wrong when performed or administered inadequately or by unqualified and negligent personnel.
Common results of poor hospital management include:
Hospital malpractice can leave victims with life-long disabilities, chronic pain, and enormous medical bills. The at-fault practitioners and hospital management must be held responsible.
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Injuries from incompetent hospital treatment often require extensive care, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, many times out-of-pocket. If you've suffered injuries due to the negligence of hospital staff and management, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:
If you've suffered due to negligence at a Pennsylvania hospital, you may be able to pursue the following legal claims:
The experienced personal injury lawyers at the Porter Law Group have spent decades recovering compensation for clients who were injured due to the negligence of healthcare providers. We have successfully fought for millions of dollars in compensation for medical malpractice victims, and we are here to help you understand the necessary steps you can take to ensure that you recover the compensation you deserve for all your injuries and losses.
There is a complex web of technicalities involved in suing hospitals for negligence in Pennsylvania. For medical malpractice claims like misdiagnosis or surgical errors, for example, it is necessary to establish the following:
Pennsylvania law requires filing a Certificate of Merit signed by an appropriate medical expert, confirming that there is a reasonable basis for the claim. This must be filed within 60 days of filing the complaint.
Doctors, Pharmacists, and Nurses have a professional duty to ensure that no further harm comes to the patients in their care. Failure to do this can be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. And if they work for a hospital, you may also have a claim against the institution through the doctrine of vicarious liability or employer liability.
For negligent hiring and supervision claims, hiring standards involving license requirements for doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff must be complied with before these employees can be allowed to work with patients. Injuries caused by unqualified personnel can also open hospitals to liability.
For premises liability claims, if a hospital is found to have failed to maintain sanitary and safe conditions for patients, which results in injuries and further harm, they could also be held liable and may be sued for damages. Trips and falls are devastating for vulnerable patients, and hospital infections can be deadly for immunocompromised people. Hospitals have a heightened duty of care and must comply with the minimum standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations and guidance during regular inspections.
The following hospitals operate and provide care in Pennsylvania, If you've experienced medical malpractice in any of these locations, don't hesitate to reach out to the Porter Law Group for free consultation:
Adams County State Health Center
Armstrong County State Health Center
Beaver County State Health Center (Temporarily closed as of 2022)
Bedford County State Health Center
Berks County State Health Center
Blair County State Health Center
Bradford County State Health Center
Butler County State Health Center
Cambria County State Health Center
Clarion County State Health Center
Clearfield County State Health Center
Clinton County State Health Center
Columbia County State Health Center
Crawford County State Health Center
Cumberland County State Health Center
Dauphin County State Health Center
Erie County State Health Center
Fayette County State Health Center
Franklin County State Health Center
Greene County State Health Center
Huntingdon County State Health Center
Indiana County State Health Center
Jefferson County State Health Center
Perry County State Health Center
Pike County State Health Center
Potter County State Health Center
Schuylkill County State Health Center
Snyder County State Health Center
Somerset County State Health Center
Susquehanna County State Health Center
Warren County State Health Center
Washington County State Health Center
Wayne County State Health Center
Westmoreland County State Health Center
Monessen State Health Center
Do not let the hospital escape accountability if you or someone you love suffered harm from their negligence in Pennsylvania. The Porter Law Group has over 20 years of experience successfully building strong malpractice lawsuits against multiple liable parties, from individuals to organizational leadership.
Call 833-PORTER9, or email info@porterlawteam.com today for a free case assessment. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers can walk you through the legal process, and explain in detail the necessary steps to ensure that you can safeguard your rights and recover the compensation you deserve. Reach out to us today, and let us help you get started on the journey to recovery.
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