Nurses and Medical Malpractice

Nurses play an important role in the healthcare field; they often do the preliminary work that leads a doctor to make his or her diagnosis. Many nurses perform or assist with medical procedures, and others are responsible for caring for patients during their recovery.

Since they play such a vital role, it is important for nurses to remain alert and careful when on the job. Unfortunately, many nurses fail to uphold their duties and may become negligent. When this happens, they may commit an act of medical malpractice, which may seriously injure a patient.

As the nurse's primary job is patient care, errors related to nursing will often result in harm directly to the patient. Common forms of nursing malpractice are:

Failure to report condition changes to doctors
Incorrectly administering drugs or treatment
Clerical errors related to treatment
Failure to monitor patients
Failure to respond to patients' needs

Any of these errors can have serious and dire consequences for the patient involved. When a patient does suffer an injury, he or she may be entitled to financial compensation for his or her injuries. In many cases, the medical institution that employs the nurse will assume liability when a nurse has been found guilty of nursing malpractice.

Individuals who wish to hold their negligent nurses accountable need the representation of an experienced lawyer who understands the medical implications that arise with nursing malpractice. Additionally, individuals will need legal representation either in court or in settlement negotiations.

If you or someone you love suffered injuries because of a nurse's negligence, you should exercise your right to seek financial compensation. The experienced Wausau medical malpractice attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. may be able to help you in your case.