Hospital Negligence Attorneys

We expect quality treatment when we turn to hospitals for our medical needs. Sometimes, however, corporate-owned hospitals that focus more on profits than patients do not deliver the care injured, and ill people need. In addition, understaffing can lead to hospital staff needing help to care for the basic needs of patients.

Hurried and harried doctors may make incorrect diagnoses or surgical errors that cause injuries. Sometimes intentional abuse is a concern when hospital workers are not carefully supervised. If you were harmed due to the negligence of a hospital, you have the right to seek compensation.

Speak to an Experienced Hospital Negligence Lawyer

Palmer Law Group offers free legal consultations to people who believe they were injured at hospitals due to negligence. We will evaluate your injury case to determine if you have a medical malpractice claim against the hospital and/or a doctor or other provider at the hospital, and if so we will fight tenaciously to try and get you the justice and compensation that you deserve.

Why Choose Palmer Law Group?

Our Hospital Negligence Lawyers in Topeka Get Outstanding Results

Hospital negligence is a serious problem that can result in serious injuries and life-changing emotional distress. Our skilled litigation attorneys know how to take on parties that injure others due to negligence in medical settings and we have the results to prove it.

Our law firm:

• Has successfully stood up for injury victims since our founding in 1979.
• Includes an exceptional attorney team with more than six decades of combined experience.
• Is highly regarded and awarded within the legal community.
• Wants to make legal services easily accessible for injury victims, which is why we offer same-day phone meetings and appointments, home visits, and bilingual staff.
• Provides free consultations so you can learn whether you may have a case before you make a financial commitment.

To see what previous clients have to say about our services read our testimonials page. If you are ready to learn whether you have a hospital negligence claim for malpractice, call us today at (785) 233-1836.

How We Can Help

In order to be successful in a claim against a hospital and its staff, negligence must be proven, which is not easy. The medical community will stand up for its own and will not readily admit that an error happened or that personnel were neglectful and caused injuries.

When you want to hold a hospital accountable, having attorneys on your side who understand what it takes to be successful in a complex medical malpractice case is critical. We are those attorneys.

When we represent you, we will work hard to build the strongest case possible by establishing the following:

• The hospital and its staff owed you a duty of care because a hospital-patient relationship existed.
• The hospital/hospital staff did not live up to the accepted standard of medical care that a similar medical facility and its personnel would have under the same circumstances.
• The negligence of the hospital and its staff caused your injuries.
• You suffered losses, or damages, because of your injuries.

A hospital negligence lawyer from our firm will provide knowledgeable guidance throughout the claim process. If the hospital does not offer you an acceptable settlement amount, we’ll counsel you about pursuing a resolution at trial.

Compensation & Damages in Hospital Negligence Claims

How much compensation you may be able to get depends on the losses or damages, you’ve sustained. Depending upon the severity of your injuries, you may be able to get payment for damages such as the following:

• Current and future doctor bills and other medical costs of treating your injuries
• Lost wages if you missed time at work while healing
• Loss of future income if your ability to work is affected
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life.

This damage list is not all-inclusive. Once we review your case, we can advise you about the entirety of the damages you may be able to receive payment for in your claim.

Contact Our Hospital Negligence Attorneys For Help

We Advocate for Patients Injured by Healthcare Providers

You go to the hospital to be healed, not harmed. When you leave the hospital in worse shape than when you entered it due to negligence, you are entitled to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and all of your damages.

The dedicated litigators at Palmer Law Group will fight for you to get the full recovery that you deserve. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with a Topeka hospital negligence attorney today. Call at (785) 233-1836 for assistance.

FAQs about Hospital Negligence

Hospital Negligence Lawyers Answer FAQs

When you go to a hospital for medical help and end up with injuries, it is extremely confusing and frustrating. You may not understand the recourse you have if you were harmed due to negligence.

Below, we answer common questions we see from people who have sustained injuries at hospitals.

Whom can I hold responsible for my injuries at a hospital?

Hospital negligence may occur whenever a hospital staff member or employee has failed to meet the standard of care as determined by the medical community of Kansas. Although negligence or abuse may be because of an individual – including a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, anesthesiologist, or any other hospital employee – the hospital may be deemed responsible for the actions or mistreatment by their employees.

How long will my case take?

The majority of medical malpractice cases are settled outside of trial, which may take just months. Cases that go to trial can take longer — even a year or more. We know that you have suffered financial losses because of the hospital’s negligence and need your claim resolved as quickly as possible.

But we also want you to get the full amount of compensation you need for your injuries. We will strive to move forward consistently and keep your case from getting delayed unnecessarily.

Can I sue if my family member died due to hospital negligence?

If you are an eligible survivor of a family member who died due to hospital negligence, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility and the specific medical personnel whose negligence contributed to the death. You and other survivors could receive compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of companionship and support, and other damages.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital?

The statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital is generally two years from the date you were injured or the date you discovered your injuries and no more than four years from when the injuries happened. Wrongful death claims must usually be filed within two years of the date of death.

For answers that directly pertain to your case, contact our hospital negligence lawyers directly. We may be able to help you get significant compensation.

Attorney LJ Leatherman

LJ Leatherman passionately believes in fair and dedicated representation for individuals who have been affected by automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death, and third-party claims against insurance companies and all other areas of personal injury litigation. [Read More]