Medical Malpractice Liability
Suffering from an illness, injury or the death of a loved one due to another party’s negligence, carelessness or inexperience can be a very traumatic experience. This is especially true when the negligent party is a trusted physician, surgeon, nurse, or other medical professional. The healthcare system and the complexities of the body and illness require that we trust these individuals entirely, and violations of that faith are devastating.
It may be appropriate to consider pursuing legal action against a negligent healthcare professional if you have suffered due to medical negligence. To learn more about liability for medical malpractice, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today. We are committed to fighting for the rights of our clients. To reach us, call 610-667-7511.
Who Is Liable?
There are many different individuals who are directly or indirectly involved in patient care. A failure of duty on the part of any of these persons could result in dangerous and otherwise preventable medical errors. The following are some of the different potential sources of liability:
- Hospital negligence – it is always the hospital’s responsibility to maintain a safe environment. The hospital is responsible for keeping up-to-date medical records and patient allergy lists. If something goes wrong due to the negligence of the hospital, it can be held liable in court.
- Hospital: vicarious liability – the hospital is also responsible for staffing with a group of careful, experienced and qualified physicians and nurses. If something goes wrong because of the inexperience or carelessness of one of the hospital’s staff members, the hospital can be held responsible through vicarious liability.
- Pharmaceutical companies – often, adverse health effects are attributable to faulty pharmaceutical products. If a drug causes someone to develop complications, the pharmaceutical company may be held liable in court.
If you believe that you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, we strongly recommend that you consult with a skilled and experienced attorney.
Contact Us
To learn more about your legal options as a victim of medical malpractice, contact the knowledgeable and compassionate Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511 today.