Hospital Negligence Lawyers in New Castle

Holding Hospitals Responsible For Medical Negligence in Pennsylvania

The term medical malpractice usually refers to errors by a physician or surgeon. But sometimes the negligence is on the part of hospital staff or administrators. When their actions or neglect cause lasting harm to a patient, it may be grounds for a lawsuit.

Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George has a record of success in medical malpractice litigation, including recoveries for hospital negligence. Our accomplished attorneys take cases in Lawrence County and surrounding western Pennsylvania.

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What Constitutes Hospital Malpractice?

Hospitals have a high duty to patient safety. You are literally putting your life in their hands. This includes nurses, staff physicians, radiologists, lab technicians and any hospital employee who contributes to the diagnosis, treatment or supervision of a hospital patient.

Examples of actionable claims for hospital negligence might include:

• Failure to monitor patients after surgery
• Negligence in background checks or staff training
• Non-sterile procedures resulting in staph infection
• Emergency room malpractice
• Discharging or failing to admit a patient in distress
• Medication errors (wrong drug or overdose)
• Patient injuries when falling from a bed, gurney or wheelchair
• Lab errors leading to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis