In a hospital negligence case, the hospital itself can be held financially responsible for the negligent actions of its employees. This can include nurses, medical technicians, pharmacists and even doctors or surgeons in some cases. In many cases, the doctor or surgeon on your case may not have actually been a hospital employee. Doctors and surgeons often enter into contracts with hospitals to act as independent contractors, meaning that the hospital may not be responsible for their negligent actions. Barry Sugarman can help evaluate your case to determine who can be held responsible for your injuries.