Hospital Negligence

Skilled New York Hospital Negligence Advocacy

Hospital error is often at the heart of a suspected medical malpractice case. By “hospital error,” we mean system defects and failures such as the following:

• Failure of doctors and nurses to communicate clearly with each other
• Failure to perform appropriate tests
• Failure of doctors or nurses to request tests that are indicated by symptoms
• Failure to keep equipment, such as anesthesia equipment, in working order
• Faulty intubation procedures
• Failure of emergency personnel to tend to known health conditions (such as diabetes) of patients while they wait for treatment by emergency room physicians
• Ignorance of important orders or requests in a patient’s file
• Medication errors
• Anesthesia errors
• Failure to administer blood transfusions as needed and indicated

When Hospital Errors Occur, Attorney Analysis Can Shed Light

If you have been injured in a hospital, consider whether a medical mistake is a good possibility. If you suspect New York hospital negligence, lawyer analysis and advice is an important process in determining whether you have a case. Smiley & Smiley, LLP, has helped a number of patients recover financial compensation when hospital systems or personnel were the reason for an injury or worsening medical condition.