If you are harmed by hospital medical care you relied on to aid your recovery, it can make moving forward even more challenging. When the care you receive does not meet the standard required by law, it may constitute hospital negligence, making you eligible to seek compensation for a more complete recovery and improved health outcome.
Contact our Harrisburg hospital negligence attorneys at Marzella & Associates for reliable help.
The Law Does Not Require Perfection
Medical malpractice law in Pennsylvania recognizes that perfection is not required. Instead, medical professionals are expected to provide the same level of care as their peers would under similar circumstances, the profession’s established standard of care.
Identifying Professional Peers
The care you receive from a general surgeon in the hospital is not judged relative to the care you would receive from a heart surgeon or burn expert. Professional peers in this context are other medical providers with a similar level of training and expertise. If the care provided by the hospital or doctor is below the standard for the specific group that defines their level of expertise or specialty, it may support a hospital negligence claim.
A Reasonable Level of Care
Medical providers in Pennsylvania hospitals are expected to deliver a reasonable level of care—the level that professional peers would give in similar situations. Acting outside these norms, whether by action or omission, can form the basis for a medical negligence claim.
Every Medical Negligence Claim Is Considered in Terms of Its Own Unique Circumstances
Each hospital negligence claim must be carefully evaluated based on its specific facts, including the type of medical care provided, the circumstances surrounding the care, and the extent to which the outcome differed from what would have been expected if the standard of care had been met. These unique elements make every claim distinct and often complex. Skilled legal guidance can support you in several important ways:
- Gathering and carefully compiling the evidence necessary to back up a strong claim
- Skillfully negotiating with the insurance company involved in the pursuit of a settlement that is a fair representation of your covered losses.
- Taking the steps necessary to file a hospital negligence lawsuit if the involved insurance company fails or refuses to negotiate fairly
A skilled hospital negligence attorney can make a significant difference in your claim’s outcome.
An Experienced Harrisburg Hospital Negligence Lawyer Is Standing By to Help
Contact Marzella & Associates today at 717-876-8681 or online to schedule your free consultation. Our dedicated attorneys are ready to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.