Not only are hospitals responsible for hiring knowledgeable and skilled medical staff to provide proper care to patients, but these hospitals are also responsible for the actions of each staff member they employ. When a patient is harmed due to… Read More
Archive for the ‘Negligence’ Category
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Common Types of Hospital Negligence
No one enjoys going to the hospital when they’re ill, but sometimes it’s necessary. Some illnesses and injuries require medical expertise that can only be provided at a hospital. Though we don’t enjoy going, we also don’t expect going to… Read More
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Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse can occur in various ways and is often easily missed. It’s not something you ever want to think about, but it’s possible that a loved one could be the victim of nursing home abuse. Recognizing the signs… Read More
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What is Hospital Negligence and Who is Responsible for it?
Hospital negligence occurs when the employees of a hospital fail to provide the standard of care or ignore a patient’s needs. Being admitted to a hospital can be a very overwhelming and stressful experience. It is expected that the medical… Read More
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Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: What’s the Difference?
Medical professionals require more training and education than those in any other field. But they are still human. This means that they are entirely capable of making mistakes or other forms of wrongdoing. Most people are broadly familiar with medical… Read More
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What is Nursing Negligence?
When most people think of a medical malpractice case, usually the doctor or hospital is at fault. Unfortunately, the truth is that the negligence of nurses can be just as likely to cause injury. The valuable work of nurses often goes overlooked, but… Read More
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What is Negligence?
We have all probably heard the words “negligent” or “negligence” at some point in our lives, but what exactly is it? Generally speaking, negligence is when someone acts carelessly, leading to the injury of another person. In the legal context,… Read More