The purpose of going to a hospital is to receive medical care that has a positive impact on your health. You don’t go to the hospital expecting to develop a health condition as a result.
Unfortunately, this sometimes occurs. For example, hospital patients may contract dangerous infections. This can potentially result in sepsis, an extreme bodily response to infection that may put a patient’s life at risk.
Has this happened to you or a loved one in the Chester County, Pennsylvania area? You may be eligible for financial compensation if so.
Review your case with a Chester County sepsis or infection attorney to learn more about your legal options. A member of our team at The Weitz Firm, LLC will go over the details of your case and explain whether you have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit.
Estimates suggest approximately 250,000 people lose their lives as a result of medical error in the United States every year. Some argue this estimate is conservative.
Research also indicates a person visiting a hospital has about a five percent chance of contracting an infection while there. Their odds of contracting an infection in numerous other environments are much lower.
The job of any healthcare professional is demanding. Doctors and others in this field are human beings capable of making mistakes. Sometimes, patients contract infections despite those caring for them doing their best to optimize their health and safety.
However, some patients contract infections or develop sepsis as a result of ignorance. If you believe this has happened to your or a close loved one, schedule a consultation at our Chester County sepsis and infections law firm to discuss potentially seeking compensation.
There are various ways in which a medical professional’s negligence can lead to a patient contracting an infection or developing sepsis. Examples include (but aren’t limited to) the following:
The consequences one might face if they’ve contracted an infection or developed sepsis in a Chester County hospital because someone was negligent may include:
A victim or their surviving loved ones deserve to recover financial compensation for such losses if they were harmed because someone was careless. That said, proving a hospital or a member of the hospital staff was unreasonably negligent can be challenging for those without the proper experience.
Before filing a claim, strongly consider enlisting the help of a Chester County sepsis or infection lawyer. At The Weitz Firm, LLC, we have the resources and training necessary to help you build a strong case and optimize your chances of arriving at a fair settlement with the insurance company. Learn more by contacting us online or calling us at 267-587-6240.
