No one expects to suffer injuries when they seek medical care - you likely expect the opposite. However, many people are victims of medical malpractice, which can cause completely preventable, costly, and debilitating health problems. Individual doctors are not the only medical professionals liable for medical malpractice. Hospitals and other medical facilities can be negligent and responsible for avoidable harm to patients. Some common types of medical malpractice that can happen at hospitals include: Medication errors, including overdoses, administering the wrong medication, missed doses, etc. Inadequate post-operative care Failing to respond to medical emergencies of patients Improper monitoring of patients Inadequate sanitation, exposure to bacteria, and nosocomial infections (hospital-acquired infections or HAI) Other patient mix-ups due to insufficient recordkeeping or maintenance Labor and delivery mistakes If you or a loved one suffered unexpected complications while receiving treatment from Roper Hospital or another facility in the Charleston area, seek a consultation with a medical malpractice law firm. Knowing when a doctor or hospital made a simple mistake or conduct constitutes malpractice is a complicated issue. You want an experienced attorney to evaluate whether you might be the victim of malpractice. Proving a Medical Malpractice Claim Even if you are certain you suffered injuries from hospital malpractice, you can expect hospitals to fight against liability whenever possible. Facilities like Roper Hospital do not want any more bad press, and they do not want the public hearing about malpractice occurring within the facility. You want a medical malpractice attorney who stands up to hospitals like Roper to prove malpractice claims for injured patients. You need an advocate ready to fight for coverage of your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses from the negligent hospital. If you have suspicions, take action and set up a consultation today.