Hospital Malpractice Lawyer

Doctor and Hospital Malpractice Attorney

Most serious cases of medical malpractice occur in hospitals, involving a number of doctors and nurses who likely shared the fault for any procedure that went wrong when due to negligence.  While most nurses work for the hospital they are in, doctors are not employees.  When a procedure involves malpractice, the hospital is not necessarily legally liable for the injury.  If the doctor or other personnel that assisted in the medical procedure that resulted in a serious injury or death was determined to be the negligent party, it will require a lawsuit naming all parties.  Because this type of a claim is very complex and requires a careful review of medical records - usually by medical experts - you will need to consult a medical malpractice lawyer who has the resources and experience to pursue this type of claim on your behalf.

Negligence can exist if a hospital failed to reasonably determine the qualifications of the doctors, anesthesiologists, technicians and others that are working on their behalf.  If the hospital is understaffed or does not perform adequate testing to correctly diagnose conditions or allows patients to be discharged improperly, all could be grounds for negligence on the part of the hospital.

Doctors can be held liable for any errors they were directly responsible for, including the overall treatment of their patients in the hospital.  Failing to request proper tests, failing to monitor the patient's condition appropriately, performing an incorrect surgical procedure, all could be negligent actions on the part of the doctor.

Attorney For Doctor / Hospital Malpractice

Medical malpractice errors in hospitals can happen for many reasons, but whatever the cause of the error, the doctor and the hospital must be held accountable for the injuries they have caused.  With over 40 years of experience in helping clients throughout Iowa, including Mason City, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Cedar Rapids, our legal staff has the reputation and track record of successfully representing our clients in these types of cases.  Our firm will provide you with caring and dedicated legal counsel who will pursue recovering damages for your loss, including current and future medical costs related to the error, lost wages, pain and suffering.  Our aggressive attorneys will pursue settlement relentlessly through tough negotiations or at trial if necessary.