Did You Contract an Infection After a Florida Hospital Visit? You May Be a Victim of Negligence.

Hospital infections are often easily preventable, yet they occur on a daily basis. They can make patients even sicker than what was originally ailing them - sometimes even costing them their lives. These infections occur most often in hospitals with poor sanitation and health standards, due to negligence on the part of staff and medical professionals. However, infections can and do occur at various types of medical centers.

When undergoing most medical procedures, a risk of infection is often listed as a side effect. However, infections can be minimized by proper care of the site. Because of their invasive nature, certain procedures carry more risk of causing infection than others. These higher risk procedures include:

  • Indwelling medical devices, such as IVs or urinary catheters
  • Injections
  • Antibiotic use, especially if improperly prescribed or overprescribed
  • Surgery

These types of procedures may lead to extremely dangerous infections. The following infections, if not treated promptly, may cause severe medical complications or death:

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Surgical site infections
  • Pneumonia
  • Bloodstream infection, frequently Staph or MRSA

If you believe you have sustained one of these infections after a medical procedure, seek medical care immediately. If medical negligence is found to be the cause of your infection, the medical provider may be held accountable. Physicians are not the only care providers who can be guilty of negligence. Staff, nurses, and others employed by a healthcare facility may be at fault.

Have you been affected by an infection from a recent Florida hospital visit? The law on this topic is complex, so we recommend that you contact a Florida medical malpractice attorney immediately.

Craig Goldenfarb and his team of West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers have represented many clients in Florida medical negligence lawsuits. Fill out our quick online contact form or call 1-800-GOLD-LAW to schedule your free consultation with a Florida medical malpractice lawyer.