If nursing staff made a mistake with your care, a Southfield nurse error lawyer can help you collect the compensation you deserve.
At Thurswell Law, we understand that patients deserve and expect to receive a reasonable standard of care from hospitals, urgent care facilities, nursing homes, and other institutions. Our medical malpractice attorneys have helped many victims win the money they deserve for extra costs associated with nursing mistakes, and we can help you do the same.
Common Examples of Nurse Errors
Nurses and hospital staff deserve our respect for their profession. However, nurses can also make mistakes during their workday, just like anyone else. A nurse’s mistake can lead to a severe illness or life-altering accident for their patient.
The most common examples of dangerous nurse errors include:
Patients may also find themselves dealing with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) because they spent too much time on a ventilator. Or, they may develop dangerous gangrenous bedsores because the nursing staff did not help them change position every few hours throughout the day.
Catheter Care Negligence and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Many patients must cope with painful urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by unsterile catheters, poor catheter placement, irritation due to a catheter balloon that does not deflate for removal, or failure to replace catheters frequently enough.
For many people, UTIs are a minor infection easily treated with antibiotics, fluids, and cranberry juice. But for seniors, individuals with other severe health conditions, or those with bladder cancer, a UTI can become a life-threatening illness.
When patients encounter any of these situations, they should contact an experienced Southfield nurse error lawyer. You may have a strong case for a nursing error lawsuit. These examples are only the tip of the iceberg. Our attorneys can help you determine whether a nurse’s error can lead to a legal claim.
The Impact of Nurse Errors on Patients and Their Families
Nursing negligence can cause physical damage and emotional trauma to the toughest of patients. It also leads to challenging financial situations, such as when a patient discovers a damaged credit score or cannot pay their mortgage due to their extended hospital stay.
Patients who suffer from negligence by a nurse may need to spend extra time in the hospital. They may also need more expensive prescriptions and ongoing diagnostic tests. Medical bills and additional childcare costs can pile up while the patient misses work or school.
In the most dire of situations, patients may ultimately need intense solutions, like skin grafts and amputations, when a gangrenous infection takes hold. Sometimes, nurse errors lead to fatal infections, like pneumonia.
Call an Experienced Southfield Nurse Error Attorney Today for Help
Call a skilled Southfield nurse error lawyer at Thurswell Law immediately if you or a loved one endured nursing negligence. Our competent team of attorneys and our compassionate support staff are here to help.
If you cannot visit our office, we will come to you at home or in the hospital. We are also proud to offer bilingual assistance for many patients. Our team can help speakers of Spanish, Arabic, Albanian, and Chaldean. Even if you or your family member has trouble communicating in English, we can ensure your family gets the compensation you deserve for your nursing error lawsuit.
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