In the American legal system, known as the “civil court,” anyone can file a lawsuit against another person or business for virtually any reason. Suing a hospital after the wrongful death of a loved one is an option, but whether or not it’s wise to do so depends on the specifics of the case. So, that might not be the most obvious response to the question, “Can you sue a hospital for wrongful death?” It does, however, emphasise the importance of consulting with a wrongful death attorney before settling on a strategy for pursuing compensation for your loss. What is required to file a wrongful death suit against a medical facility is outlined below.
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HOW can a hospital be held accountable for wrongful death
Like physicians and other healthcare professionals, hospitals have a responsibility to the people in their care. When hospitals fail to give patients the care they need to stay alive, their institutions can be held liable for wrongful death. A hospital may be held legally responsible for a patient’s wrongful death under the following circumstances:
- Due to poor upkeep and hygiene, the facility is unfit for use.
- neglecting those patients who require more intensive treatment.
- Failure to properly care for people who are bedridden
- letting pressure sores form on your skin
- Low Quality of Employment
- Negligent drug delivery
- Refusing to dismiss workers who are either incapable or not licenced.
FIRING A HOSPITAL FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY AN ERRROR ON THE PART OF A DOCTOR OR OTHER HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEE
When it is evident that a doctor, nurse, technician, or other member of the medical staff with patient obligations was at fault for a patient’s death, it may not be prudent to file a lawsuit against the hospital. If the hospital was functioning regularly and staff were held to accepted standards, it would be hard to prove that the facility was negligent because the hospital administration had no direct role in the employee’s activities that resulted in a wrongful death. In the event that a hospital patient’s death can be traced back to a decision made by hospital administration, a wrongful death case may be pursued.
