Traumatic injuries or serious illnesses such as cancer often necessitate a stay in the hospital. South Carolina residents who receive hospital care naturally expect the facility will diagnose them properly and then provide safe, adequate care. Unfortunately, this does...
Hospital Negligence
Hospital infections can lead to injury claims
When we go to a hospital, we expect to receive proper care from trained, qualified doctors and personnel, not to suffer even more harm. Unfortunately, many hospital stays lead to additional illnesses because of poor hygiene practices and other complications. If you...
What can a hospital do to reduce the risk of patients falling?
Falling is one of the gravest dangers that older and more frail patients face during hospital stays. In a previous blog post, we discussed the things that hospitals can do to help identify high-risk patients. But merely identifying such patients is not enough. So,...
What to do if you suspect abuse of a loved on in a nursing home
Deciding to place a family member in a nursing home or similar assisted living facility is often difficult. You want your loved one to receive excellent care and have a high quality of life. However, if they have medical issues, such as mobility limitations or...
Study shows high injury rate in rehabilitative hospitals
If you undergo a serious medical procedure, you may require additional care for your recovery. It is not unusual for those who are recovering from a physical injury, a stroke or surgery to then go to a rehabilitation hospital. And although a rehab hospital is supposed...
Hospital falls common in the United States
If there is one place on earth where we should feel safe, it is the hospital. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, every year in the United States, between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people experience falls in hospitals. Not all of these falls result in...
How the Nursing Home Reform Act helps protect the elderly
When it comes time for a loved one to move into a nursing home, you want assurances that he or she will be safe and receive good care. And fortunately, there are laws in place to help ensure that nursing home residents are given the treatment that they need and...
Not all hospital negligence claims are medical in nature
Most of us have heard the term "slip and fall." While it's usually used to describe the grounds for a personal injury or liability lawsuit, it can also be used to describe an event that leads to a hospital negligence claim.Generally speaking, slip and fall accidents...
How often does misdiagnosis result in patients’ injuries?
In South Carolina and all across the country, medical malpractice is a regularly discussed topic. This type of malpractice can be rooted in many different types of negligence. One of the most common types of negligence is misdiagnosis, but just how common is it?Nearly...
Hospital negligence can lead to medical malpractice suits
In hospitals throughout South Carolina, regulations and protocols are in place that are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all of the facilities' patients. When doctors, nurses or other members of hospital staff fail to adhere to the regulations or follow...
