The first challenge an injured person or their family has to overcome is proving the hospital was negligent when caring for them. There are specific criteria for establishing negligence in a hospital setting, which include:
Violation of duty of care - there are specific requirements that a medical facility must meet to ensure that each patient receives proper treatment when they seek medical care. When a hospital fails to provide a reasonable level of care, it violates the duty of care to patients.
Illness or injury caused by violation of the duty of care - if you or a loved one suffers a disease or an injury as a result of a breach of the burden of care owed by a hospital, then you have a case for hospital negligence.
Damages suffered due to injury or illness - damages are often considered in total. They include the inability to work because of a disease or injury, a lost life, or a dramatically altered life due to the injury or illness.
If you believe you were injured or suffered an illness due to negligence, you need to contact a personal injury attorney who has experience handling medical malpractice cases. Remember, these cases are complicated, and no one should attempt to file a hospital negligence lawsuit without the assistance of an experienced attorney.