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New Jersey Hospital Negligence Lawyers

Skilled New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers Committed to Defending Clients Injured by Hospital Negligence

While many patients harmed by medical negligence focus on the role of the negligent doctor, nurse or individual healthcare provider, in some cases the harm is caused by hospital negligence. Hospitals have a legal duty to provide reasonably safe conditions for patients—which includes making sure hospital employees are competent to perform their required duties.

At Team Law, our dedicated medical malpractice lawyers have helped hundreds of accident victims recover the monetary compensation they need to move forward. We have over 60 years’ collective experience advocating for victims’ rights in New Jersey and stand ready to put our skills to work for you.

To face off against the teams of insurance adjusters and defense lawyers employed by a hospital, you need the best possible lawyer in your corner. At Team Law, our battle-tested malpractice lawyers pride ourselves on a commitment to expert legal representation and personalized client service.

If you or a loved one suffered new or worsened illness or injuries after receiving treatment in a hospital, hospital negligence may be to blame. Call or contact our experienced medical malpractice lawyers for a free case review to determine whether you may be entitled to financial compensation based on hospital negligence.

Understanding Hospital Malpractice in New Jersey

Hospitals can be held liable for negligence in a medical malpractice lawsuit if the hospital itself was negligent or if a hospital employee committed malpractice. To be held legally responsible under employment law theories for the acts of nurses, orderlies, doctors, medical technicians, pharmacists and other medical professionals, the following must be true:

The negligent party must have been a hospital employee, not an independent contractor, and
The negligence must have occurred while the person was on the job.

In other cases, however, it is the hospitals own actions—or inactions—that rise to the level of hospital negligence. Although it may seem that doctors and surgeons have the most control over patient well-being, simple negligence on the part of hospital employees can cause significant damage.

For example, patients who suffer simple falls because of a nurse or orderly’s failure to provide proper assistance may require longer hospital stays, which lead to:

Higher medical bills,
Increased risk of hospital-acquired infections,
Additional medical complications resulting from the fall itself.

In general, hospital negligence claims may be based on:

The hospital’s failure to properly screen employees and independent contractors,
The hospital’s failure to properly supervise, evaluate and/or train employees and contractors as needed,
A doctor’s extreme incompetence, which should have been obvious to the hospital even if the doctor was properly classified as an independent contractor,
A doctor’s incompetence if the hospital failed to make it clear that the doctor was not an employee, such as in the hospital admission forms,
A hospital’s failure to provide reasonably safe and sanitary conditions to protect patients from unreasonable harm.

Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers with the Specific Experience Necessary to Pursue Your New Jersey Hospital Negligence Claim

Regardless of the basis for your hospital negligence claim, retaining skilled medical malpractice lawyers can be crucial to your success. You need an experienced lawyer who is able to effectively handle all aspects of your case. At Team Law, we have built those skills over our 60 years of practice. We have the skills necessary to successfully handle your case, including:

Medical aspects, which will require retention of reputable expert witnesses,
Legal aspects, which involves locating the evidence necessary to prove all elements of medical malpractice, and
Procedural aspects, which will require drafting and filing all required documentation, including the complaint and expert affidavits needed to support your claim.

Team Law Handles All Types of Hospital Negligence Claims in New Jersey

At Team Law, we have the experience and financial resources needed to handle even the most complex hospital negligence cases. We successfully advocate for victims injured because of:

Unsanitary conditions,
Communication errors,
Anesthesia errors,
Surgical malpractice, including postoperative care malpractice,
Emergency room malpractice,
Nursing malpractice,
Prescription drug malpractice,
Hospital-acquired infections, such as MRSA,
And more.

In many cases where hospital negligence causes or contributes to patient harm, multiple parties may race to place the blame on someone else—usually, with doctors blaming the hospital and the hospital blaming the doctor. At Team Law, our lawyers are skilled in sorting through the evidence to determine the responsible party in your case.

We Fight for Maximum Compensation for Victims of Hospital Negligence

Hospital negligence can cause adverse health consequences that can change your life forever. At Team Law, our medical malpractice lawyers are dedicated to holding negligent hospitals accountable to the fullest extent of the law. We fight to get compensation for:

All medical expenses and rehabilitative costs,
Lost wages,
Lost future earning capacity,
Pain and suffering, both emotional and physical,
Permanent disability,
And more.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with the Experienced New Jersey Hospital Negligence Lawyers at Team Law

Choosing the best possible lawyer to protect your legal interests is the first step to getting the compensation you deserve. At Team Law, our medical malpractice lawyers are passionate about fighting to make sure victims of hospital negligence are not also left to shoulder the financial burden, in addition to their physical suffering.

Our proven track record of success includes over $650 million recovered for injury victims and their families across New Jersey. Call our office or contact us online today to learn how we can fight to get fair compensation in your case.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Hospital Negligence Claims

FAQ: Can a hospital ever be held responsible for a doctor’s negligence?

Yes, if the doctor was a hospital employee, not an independent contractor. Many doctors are classified as independent contractors so that the hospital can avoid liability for malpractice. However, our lawyers can investigate to determine the true relationship that existed between the doctor and hospital. If the hospital treated the doctor like an employee—in terms of various factors, such as work hours, payment terms and other working conditions—the hospital itself may be held financially responsible for the doctor’s negligent treatment.

FAQ: Who is actually held responsible for hospital negligence?

Obviously, the hospital, as a building, cannot itself be responsible for negligence. Hospital negligence claims are always based on the actions of someone within the hospital system—whether a care provider, executive overseeing hospital operations or even someone in charge of maintaining hospital equipment. The hospital’s malpractice insurance policy should cover the actions of all hospital employees, and is where the compensation victims receive actually comes from.

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