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Overview of Hospital Malpractice (Part B)

Common Hospital Medical Negligence

Medical negligence in hospitals happens more frequently than some people might think. Some common types of medical negligence that may take place in a Chicago hospital include:

• Errors in Medication - Administering the wrong amount or giving the wrong type of medication;
• Infection - Can be due to unsterile surgical tools or medical equipment, or a medical professional's failure to scrub properly/use gloves;
• Anesthesia Errors - Delayed, too much or too little anesthesia administered, harmful interactions with other medication or allergic reactions;
• Surgical Errors - Performing surgery on wrong person or at the wrong site;
• Objects Left Inside Patients - Sponges, surgical tools and other types of objects may be left inside patients after surgery;
• Diagnosis Errors - Failure to diagnose and/or properly treat an illness;
• Test Errors - Misreading test results or failing to run the proper test;
• Miscommunication - Between treating physicians, nurses and other hospital staff and
• Patient Neglect - Patient is not properly monitored or stabilized.

Overview of a Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit

In order to file a successful hospital malpractice lawsuit, you must prove that the hospital staff acted in a negligent manner and that their negligence resulted in injuries. Both of these are key elements to a successful hospital malpractice lawsuit.

Keep in mind that negligence of hospital staff means that there was substandard care or malicious intent. If a doctor's efforts were unsuccessful, that does not necessarily mean you have a case for medical negligence.

Contacting a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Chicago medical malpractice attorneys will examine all aspects of your claim, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you or your loved one for any injuries or loss of life due to medical malpractice. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.


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