New Jersey Hospital Negligence Lawyer
New Jersey hospitals can be overcrowded, understaffed, unsanitary and not up to par in terms of the required standards of patient care. Sadly, these problems can lead to adverse patient outcomes, including serious injuries, infections and preventable deaths.
The medical malpractice lawyers at Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., is dedicated to representing the rights of New Jersey patients when a trip to the emergency room or hospitalization causes more harm than good. Discuss a potential medical malpractice claim for hospital negligence with our attorneys today when you contact us. Initial case reviews are always free.
What Makes the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., the Right Choice for You?
- Our litigators have the experience and tools to handle the complexities of a medical malpractice claim. We are prepared to seek justice for hospital negligence in court, if necessary.
- Our personal injury lawyers in New Jersey operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t be charged anything unless your hospital negligence case ends in financial compensation.
- We understand how significantly hospital negligence can affect a patient. Our team will be dedicated to fighting for your rights and will personalize your case strategy.
- Our law firm has a long track record of success, with many multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts secured on behalf of our clients.
What Is Hospital Negligence?
Negligence in the context of a medical malpractice claim refers to the professional negligence of a doctor, health care facility or staff member. “Negligence” means the failure to meet the appropriate or legally required duty of care, or failing to do what a reasonably prudent medical practitioner would have in the same or similar circumstances.
In New Jersey, all hospitals have a legal obligation to uphold certain standards. This includes a clean and organized facility, an appropriate number of well-trained and qualified hospital staff, systems to avoid medication errors and patient mix-ups, and working medical equipment.
If a hospital such as Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center or Saint Mary’s General Hospital (or one of its staff members) falls short of the standard of care and a patient is injured or killed as a result, the victim or victim’s family has the right to file a claim for hospital negligence.
Common Types of Hospital Negligence Cases in New Jersey
Any act or omission that breaches or violates the medical industry’s standards of care can constitute hospital negligence. Examples include:
- Unreasonably long wait times
- Diagnostic errors
- Misinterpreting lab results
- Mixing up two patients or patient charts
- Lack of informed consent
- Medication prescription or administration errors
- Surgical and anesthesia mistakes
- Birth injuries
- Defective medical device incidents
- Unsanitary medical equipment
Hospital negligence can lead to new injuries and illnesses, worsened existing injuries or medical conditions, serious infections, sepsis, misdiagnoses, failure to diagnose, failure to treat, permanent disability or disfigurement, emotional trauma, and wrongful death.
Contact Us for a Free Hospital Negligence Case Review
If you wish to seek justice for a case of hospital negligence in New Jersey, contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., for a free consultation with one of our highly experienced medical malpractice attorneys to discuss your rights. We will not let a New Jersey hospital or health care organization take advantage of you during this vulnerable time. Contact us online today to learn more about your rights as a wronged patient.