Hospital Malpractice Attorneys in Colorado Springs
Hospitals are entrusted by the patient - and by the state - to responsibly administer the delivery of medical services from doctors to patients. Living up to that trust requires that they continuously uphold a certain standard of diligence and care. If the hospital staff fails to do so, lives are put in jeopardy and serious illnesses and diseases can result.
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This is called negligence, and if it results in a serious injury to a patient, then that patient is able to sue for hospital malpractice. Because of the technical nature of these lawsuits, it's important to choose a law firm capable of handling it competently. At Wills & Adams, LLP, we are experienced in bringing hospital negligence lawsuits. Our high-tech office is also connected with a network of medical professionals that we refer to for counsel and expert testimony.
Hospital Malpractice vs. Medical Malpractice
Although the results can be just as devastating, in Colorado hospital malpractice differs legally from medical malpractice in very subtle ways. The main distinction to bear in mind is that, technically, doctors practice medicine, and hospitals do not. The hospital provides the space, resources and support staff necessary to facilitate the doctors' practice of medicine, but the hospital itself does not practice medicine.
So, if an injury is caused by a doctor's negligence, then the injured patient must file a medical malpractice lawsuit. If the doctor made no mistakes, and the injury was caused by a nurse's error, poor sanitation or defective equipment, then the injured patient must file a hospital malpractice lawsuit. While a medical malpractice claim is filed against one specific individual - the doctor - a hospital malpractice claim is filed against the institution of the hospital itself.
About Wills & Adams, LLP
At Wills & Adams, LLP, we bring our experience, skill and compassion to each client and each case. As a small office, we are able to provide a personal level of service that is uncommon at larger firms. With three experienced, dedicated lawyers and access to modern database technology, we achieve results that compete directly with larger corporate firms.
For a free initial consultation with Wills & Adams, LLP, click here to contact us online or call (719) 387-9923. You can also reach us using our toll-free number (866) 461-7749.
