Nurses and Malpractice
Nurses play a very important role in the healthcare field. They often perform much of the preliminary work that allows a doctor to make a diagnosis. They may also assist a doctor during a patient’s treatment, and they usually care for patients while they are treated.
Because they work so closely with patients, nurses may seriously injure an individual receiving medical care if they make negligent decisions. If you or someone you love suffered injuries from nursing malpractice while you were seeking medical treatment, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Negligent Actions
Since nurses may be involved in all parts of a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, they may commit a number of actions that are considered medical malpractice. These usually include:
- Failure to monitor patients’ vitals
- Failure to report changes in patients’ conditions
- Mishandling treatment procedures
- Injecting individuals with contaminated needles
- Errors in administering medication
Any of these negligent actions may put a patient’s life in danger or may leave the patient with significant injuries. Victims of nursing malpractice may be entitled to financial compensation from the institution that employs the nurse.
Individuals wishing to gain compensation should seek experienced legal counsel before pursuing legal action.
Contact Us
The Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. may be able to help you if you suffered injuries because of a nurse’s negligence. Contact us today at 215-238-1130 to learn more about your legal rights and options as a victim of nursing malpractice.