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Philadelphia Hospital Infection Lawyers / Pennsylvania Hospital Infection Attorneys

Hospital Infections Lawyer in Pennsylvania

Hospital infections occur with alarming frequency. More than two million people get hospital infections each year, and more than 100,000 people die from them. One study showed that two thirds of hospital infections are preventable. The term heathcare-associated infections (HAI) has replaced older terms such as nosocomial infections, hospital-acquired infections or hospital onset infections, however, we will call them hospital infections for simplicity. The Lassen Law Firm, Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers, handles countless hospital infection cases each year.

The most effective method for doctors and nurses to prevent hospital infections is to wash their hands between patients. However, studies estimate that doctors and nurses only wash their hands half the time between patients. The top three major sites of hospital infections include:

  • Bloodstream infection.
  • Pneumonia.
  • Urinary tract infection.

Some hospital infections include:

  • MRSA aka Methicilline Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis aka Flesh Eating Bacteria.
  • Acinetobacter Baumannii.

Hospital infections are caused by:

  • Doctors and nurses failing to wash their hands.
  • Unsanitary conditions including: bedding; surgical tools; invasive devices.
  • Improper care of a surgical site.
  • Improper use of Intravenous IV equipment.
  • Hair shaving which may cause small cuts to patients.
  • Not changing catheters enough.
  • Not changing surgical drains enough.
  • Not changing tracheotomy tubes enough.

When a hospital and its physicians do not exercise sufficient care to prevent infection, and the patient sustains a hospital infection due to the hospital's or physician's negligence, they can be held liable. After a patient has sustained a hospital infection, he/she is legally entitled to seek compensation from his/her doctor. The injured patient may seek monetary damages for: medical expenses, lost wages, lost future income, injuries, physical and mental impairment, and pain and suffering. The Lassen Law Firm, Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys, will get you top dollar for your hospital infection injuries.

Pennsylvania Hospital Infection Lawyer / Pennsylvania Hosptial Infection Attorney

After a patient has acquired an infection from the hospital, the patient may feel helpless. It is hard enough for people to deal with their physical symptoms and recovery, let alone the financial difficulties that are often associated with these types of injuries.

If you are a victim of a hospital infection, the last thing you or your family should have to worry about is your financial security. At the Lassen Law Firm, we believe that our clients should be allowed to focus on their health and recovery without having to stress over their future well-being. We are skilled Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys who will aggressively fight for maximum recovery of damages for our clients' medical malpractice cases.

The Lassen Law Firm is comprised of leading Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers who have extensive legal training and experience in personal injury law. We have handled numerous cases of hospital infections. If you have questions about a Pennsylvania medical malpractice matter, call The Lassen Law Firm today for your free consultation.

Call us today at 215-510-6755. Only 29% Fee Deducted.

Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyers Serving: Adams County, Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Bedford County, Berks County, Blair County, Bradford County, Bucks County, Butler County, Cambria County, Cameron County, Carbon County, Centre County, Chester County, Clarion County, Clearfield County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Delaware County, Elk County, Erie County, Fayette County, Forest County, Franklin County, Fulton County Greene County, Huntingdon County, Indiana County, Jefferson County, Juniata County, Lackawanna County, Lancaster County, Lawrence County, Lebanon County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Lycoming County, McKean County, Mercer County, Mifflin County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Montour County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Perry County, Philadelphia County, Pike County, Potter County, Schuylkill County, Snyder County, Somerset County, Sullivan County, Susquehanna County, Tioga County, Union County, Venango County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Westmoreland County, Wyoming County, York County

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