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Chicago Hospital Equipment Failure (Part A)

When a patient undergoes a medical procedure in a hospital, they not only trust and rely on the medical staff’s competence, but they also put their faith in the reliability of the hospital equipment. Equipment failure in a Chicago hospital can lead to serious injuries or even death. If you have been injured because of equipment failure in a Chicago hospital, you should contact a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer.

Overview of Equipment Failure in a Chicago Hospital

Equipment failure in a Chicago hospital typically occurs because of human error or defective equipment. 

If the equipment fails because of human error, you may have reason for a Chicago medical malpractice case. However, if the equipment fails because of a defective part; then you may have a product liability case. In either situation, you should consult with a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer who can help determine liability.

While you may not think equipment failure is a typical occurrence in hospitals, it happens more often than many people think.

Every year in the United States thousands of patients are injured or killed because of medical mistakes. A recent study indicated that approximately 1.5 million patients in the United States experience injuries from medical errors. Some of these medical errors are due to equipment failure. Types of Equipment Failure in Chicago’s HospitalsWith so much equipment being used in Chicago’s hospitals, there are potentials for all kinds of mistakes that can occur.

Equipment failure in a Chicago hospital is most commonly associated with:

 

  • intravenous pumps (IV);
  • x-ray equipment;
  • heart defibrillators;
  • cancer diagnostic equipment;
  • anesthetic machines; and
  • blood pressure equipment.  

If you have been injured because of equipment failure in a Chicago hospital, a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer can talk to you about your options for legal recourse.

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