Syracuse Hospital Malpractice Lawyers

Now that you know how important hiring a medical malpractice lawyer is, the next question becomes, “Who will you choose to represent you?” You can select any available attorney for the job, but some of the reasons we believe Powers & Santola, LLP is the right fit to handle your medical malpractice claim are:

• Our legal experience – There is simply no substitution for relevant legal experience. Our law firm has three decades of experience fighting to protect the rights of the injured. We have represented countless clients in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury claims. You can count on our extensive experience to guide you through the complex claims process.
• Our knowledge – Medical malpractice cases are complicated. They involve an intersection of the medical and legal fields that many experienced attorneys don’t understand. Our lawyers have spent years pursuing medical malpractice claims and understand their complexities. 
• Our reputation in the legal community – Six of our attorneys have been recognized as “Best Lawyers in America” and “Super Lawyers” based on factors such as peer review and professional achievement. U.S. News & World Report rated our law firm as one of the “Best Law Firms” in the nation. Our reputation precedes us when we handle a case, as defense lawyers and insurance companies know we only advance meritorious claims. 
• Our results – Our experienced trial attorneys deliver results. We have successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. We prepare every case for trial and never settle a case for less than our clients deserve. 

Powers & Santola, LLP can help you through this challenging time, offering compassion while zealously advocating for your interests. Call us today to speak to an experienced attorney about your case. 

Hospital malpractice occurs when staff members provide improper care to a patient who is injured or dies as a result. It can also occur when the hospital itself is negligent in its administration. Common examples of legal grounds to file a medical malpractice claim include:

Emergency Room Errors

Emergency rooms can be hectic places. Still, doctors are expected to stay level-headed and provide the proper standard of care. Doctors may fail to obtain informed consent from patients or receive adequate medical history. They may fail to document a medical issue before transferring the patient to another doctor. These mistakes can result in patient injuries and death. 

Surgical Errors

Despite their many years of education and practice, surgeons can make mistakes that lead to patient injury or death, such as:

• Operating on the wrong patient
• Performing the wrong surgery
• Operating on the wrong body part or part of the body
• Nicking an artery during surgery
• Leaving surgical instruments inside a patient 
• Failing to respond promptly to an emergency

Anesthesia Errors

Anesthesiologists must carefully administer this medication to patients during medical procedures. Too much anesthesia can result in the patient falling into a coma and being unable to be awakened. Too little can make the patient conscious of pain during the procedure. 

Medication Errors 

Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others involved in a patient’s care can make medication errors that jeopardize the patient’s health, such as:

• Giving too much medicine
• Not giving enough medicine
• Administering the medicine incorrectly
• Giving the wrong medicine
• Not providing proper instructions related to taking the medicine
• Failing to reconcile the medicine with other drugs the patient is taking
• Giving the patient a medicine they are allergic to

Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis 

A misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider diagnoses the patient with the wrong medical condition. A delayed diagnosis occurs when the doctor fails to order necessary tests, realize a medical concern after reviewing tests, or follow up with a patient, leading to the patient not knowing they had a serious medical condition until some other healthcare provider diagnoses them in the future. Both of these major mistakes can lead to additional pain and suffering, injuries, and potentially fatalities.

Hospital-Acquired Infections

Patients who did not have an infection when they came into the hospital may leave with one due to staff not following sanitation policies and cleaning procedures. 

Slips and Falls 

Spills and unsecured cords can lead to patient falls. Some patients may also be more prone to fall, a detail fatigued medical providers may overlook upon admission. 

Patient Abuse 

Sadly, some patients are harmed because the very people they entrust with their care abuse or neglect them. Patients may suffer from malnutrition, dehydration, or other ailments because of inadequate care.