Hospital Negligence
Medication Errors in Colorado Hospitals: A Serious Concern
Medication errors are among the most common and preventable forms of medical negligence in Colorado, and they may lead to serious or fatal harm.
Hospital Errors in Denver: Common Causes and Legal Remedies
Hospitals are places we turn to in times of vulnerability, trusting that medical professionals will provide competent and lifesaving care. But when errors occur within these facilities, the consequences can be devastating.
$8M Verdict Shows Why Knowing Who’s Delivering Your Baby Matters
When you check into a hospital to give birth, you trust that the hospital and the professionals surrounding you are qualified, experienced, and will make decisions based on your and your baby’s best interests. But what happens when that trust is broken?
Anesthesia Mistakes in Colorado Hospitals: What Every Patient Should Know
Anesthesia is one of the most critical elements of any surgical procedure. There’s no room for error. So when mistakes are made, the consequences can be devastating.
Subtle Signs of a Stroke Often Missed in Colorado Emergency Rooms
When it comes to treating a stroke, every second counts. Yet, across Colorado emergency rooms, patients exhibiting subtle stroke signs are too often misdiagnosed, sent home, or left waiting as their symptoms worsen. These missed opportunities can lead to permanent disability or death and, in some cases, legal action.
Sexual Abuse in Hospitals—The Ugly Truth
We place a high degree of trust in doctors and other medical professionals to take care of patients and treat them with dignity. It’s very disturbing when this trust is broken. And it’s totally inexcusable when patients are intentionally violated in a sexual manner. Sadly, we’re beginning to discover that sexual abuse in hospitals is much more common than we may have feared. Recent investigations and high-profile cases demonstrate that hospitals, medical boards, and other authorities are frequently far too lenient when it comes to discovering and punishing these offenders.
Was Your Medical Treatment Delayed at the Hospital?
When a patient seeks medical care at a hospital emergency room, you have the right be treated by qualified professionals in a timely manner. When your treatment is delayed due to professional negligence, it can result in a delayed diagnosis that may cause serious injury or death.
Hospitals and Bedsores: Deadlier Than You Think
Many of us have heard of bedsores, the small wounds that develop after the skin is allowed to be in contact with a bed for an extended period of time. Bedsores are a type of pressure ulcers. The formation of a pressure ulcer is a never event. They are most prevalent in nursing homes and hospitals, where staff need to make sure residents and patients move the proper amount to avoid the wound. A minor bedsore is treated similarly to a cut and can heal fairly quickly and easily on its own. But, if the staff fail to do their…
CLABSIs: What Are They?
In our recent blog, we talked about the infections associated with catheters, which are part of a larger problem in the United States: hospital-acquired infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one in 31 hospital patients has one or more HAIs at any given time. These diseases range from urinary tract infections to Clostridium difficile, and they are caused by unsanitary conditions.
Catheters and the Risk of Infection
A July 2019 study published by the University of Michigan found that up to 25% of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are linked to indwelling devices like catheters. Worse yet, the study concluded that doctors and nurses’ failures to communicate were usually the cause of these infections.