It is no secret that the medical industry has been pushed to its limits. Hospitals and health care professionals are often expected to serve too many patients without enough resources. In this environment, mistakes happen. Even though it is understandable how it can happen, you should not have to bear the consequences of these errors.
The consequences of hospital negligence and errors are serious — sometimes leading to the need for additional medical care and treatment, or even death. When you or your family has suffered as a result of hospital error, contact our Stamford medical malpractice attorneys online or call us at 203-883-9699
The Pickel Law Firm, LLC, in Stamford, Connecticut
To meet the requirements for licensure, hospitals must meet standards set by the state of Connecticut. When serious injury or death occurs due to a failure to meet these standards, hospitals are liable for the damage caused.
Our Stamford medical malpractice attorneys represent clients who have suffered medical malpractice or injuries caused by hospital staff negligence, including cases involving:
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of serious illness such as cancer
- Medication errors
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Inadequate treatment or monitoring leading to serious illness or decline in health such as failure to check a patient for development of bedsores or improper installation of an IV
- Dehydration or malnutrition
- Falls, burns, negligent use of medical equipment
Act Quickly. Contact Our Stamford Medical Malpractice Lawyer
When you suspect that you have suffered injury due to the negligence of your health care professional or facility, time is of the essence. The state of Connecticut has strict time limits in which you can bring a claim of hospital negligence, generally ranging from two to three years, depending on the specific circumstances of your case. You cannot file suit after the expiration of this time frame — contact our Stamford medical malpractice attorneys immediately.
Contact us at the Pickel Law Firm, LLC, in Stamford, Connecticut, today for informed and experienced advice from a law firm with a reputation for success in medical malpractice cases.
866-226-4798.
