Des Moines Doctor Negligence Attorneys
When negligent care in a hospital causes a wrongful death or severe injury, liability for damages may rest with the hospital itself rather than any specific physician.
In this very serious situation, it is important to work with an experienced Iowa hospital negligence attorney and a law firm equipped to assess and handle your potentially complex claim. At Galligan & Reid, P.C., physician and hospital negligence are clear focus areas, and we have built a track record of positive results for our valued clients statewide.
Nursing Errors — Medication Errors — Staffing Issues — Unsafe Conditions
Depending on a range of circumstances, nursing errors and many medication errors may represent hospital negligence. Emergency room errors — such as a failure to promptly treat a serious condition — are often the hospital's responsibility. The hospital may also be financially liable for the mistakes of anesthesiologists and some other doctors.
In addition, many critical decisions impacting hospital care are made at an administrative or corporate level. Investigation of a potential medical negligence case might demonstrate that:
- Staffing levels — in an emergency room or for floor care — are inadequate to properly monitor and care for all patients
- Doctors or other staff handle duties beyond their credentials, or obtain credentials without proper training and experience
- A hospital-acquired infection resulted from negligence by hospital staff
- A patient should have been promptly transferred to another hospital better equipped to treat his or her serious condition
Decades of Experience Assessing and Pursuing Medical Malpractice Claims
At our firm, we want to help you gain peace of mind about what really happened and obtain the compensation you need and deserve. Our skills as case-builders and trial lawyers are key assets for people who deserve compensation for their economic and personal losses.
Please request a free consultation today to talk with a caring lawyer about your situation and legal concerns. We want to be a source of support for you in this difficult time.
