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3 Common Health Risks at the Hospital

It’s rare to think of a hospital as anything but a place where people go to seek treatment. However, when medical professionals are negligent in the execution of their duties, patients may require additional treatment as a direct result of failures in care. These health risks are often serious problems for patients, as they may not realize that they need treatment for an additional health problem until the condition progresses.

If you have developed a serious health concern while at a hospital, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for related expenses and damages. To learn more about your legal options, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

Common Dangers

With the tremendous variety of illnesses and injuries that might afflict someone, and the uniqueness of each patient’s health situation it would be impossible to here list all the possible health risks one might encounter due to negligence in a hospital environment. However, the following are three common dangers.

Blood Clots

Many hospitalized patients are unaware of the dangers of prolonged confinement to a bed, or due to their condition fail to fully understand how much time they have spent recovering in bed. This lack of mobility can lead to the development of blood clots, which can seriously endanger a patient’s life.

Hospital Infections

Hospital-acquired infections are a very serious health problem that can potentially cause severe damage to a patient’s body. These infections may be caused by a lack of proper sanitation or a mistake on a doctor or nurse’s behalf in handling contaminated materials.

Improper Treatment

If a patient receives the wrong drug treatment or surgical procedure, they may develop a variety of different health problems. These subsequent injuries are a serious issue, especially if the improper treatment worsens their current condition.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has suffered because of a doctor’s negligence, you may be entitled to pursue legal action against the responsible party. For more information regarding your legal rights and options, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.