When you are experiencing a life-threatening or severe health event, you trust the hospital to provide the necessary care and treatment to help you recover. Medical mistakes can happen, but sometimes errors are the result of medical malpractice and hospital negligence. The effects of hospital malpractice can negatively impact every part of your life and cause severe physical and psychological harm. In these situations, you need an experienced attorney to help you hold the at-fault party responsible.
The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have over a century of combined experience helping Connecticut residents pursue medical malpractice claims. If you’ve been injured due to a negligent or reckless mistake made by hospital staff, a Litchfield hospital negligence lawyer can guide you through the medical malpractice process and represent you in your injury claim.
There may be more than one person responsible for your injury. Identifying the appropriate at-fault party is critical to the success of your claim, and our Litchfield lawyers will help you determine if one or more of the following parties contributed to your hospital malpractice injury:
The hospital can also be held liable if, for example, the hospital employed any of these healthcare providers or if negligent hiring practices led to the employment of unqualified medical practitioners.
Injured patients in Litchfield may be able to recover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages if hospital negligence causes their injuries. Economic damages include medical care, healthcare expenses, loss of earnings, and loss of earning capacity. Non-economic damages are subjective and often difficult to quantify, and they include:
Punitive damages are limited in Connecticut. If you are granted punitive damages, they will only cover the costs of litigation and attorney’s fees.
Because there are so many potential people and entities that can be involved in malpractice claims, there are many scenarios that could lead to hospital negligence. Some of the most common examples of hospital malpractice include:
If you believe a hospital error led to your injury or illness, we want to hear from you. Our Litchfield hospital negligence attorneys will listen to you and provide individualized guidance about what your options are for pursuing a medical malpractice claim.
The lawyers at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have the experience and targeted knowledge you need when pursuing complicated hospital negligence claims. We will tirelessly advocate for fair compensation for your injuries, whether through settlement negotiations or litigation. Contact us today to schedule a free in-person or virtual consultation with a Litchfield hospital negligence lawyer.
