Hospital-acquired infections can lead to life-threatening illness, long-term complications, or even wrongful death. When medical providers fail to prevent, diagnose, or treat serious infections in a timely manner, patients may have a claim for medical malpractice. Our medical malpractice attorneys at Ginsberg & O’Connor hold New Jersey hospitals and doctors accountable when preventable infections cause harm.
Infected at the Osteo Relief Institute?
In 2017, numerous Osteo Relief Institute patients contracted dangerous staph and strep infections linked to knee-injection treatments. The New Jersey Department of Health cited the Wall Township clinic for nonsterile procedures, and contamination of syringes or medication may also have contributed. Our legal team is actively investigating these outbreaks to identify all responsible parties. If you or a family member were treated there and suffered complications or a chronic infection, you may be entitled to compensation.
Acquired Infections & Treatment
There are a number of scenarios involving infections in which medical providers could be liable:
- Emergency room errors — Failure to diagnose sepsis, meningitis, or other life-threatening bacterial or viral infections may be malpractice. Did the doctor order the proper tests and follow-up? Did they reach the wrong diagnosis and give inappropriate treatment? Did they send a patient home who should have been immediately hospitalized?
- Hospital-acquired infections — Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other staph/strep infections can be transmitted to patients through unsanitary practices during surgery, IVs, injections, catheters, and other treatments in hospitals or outpatient clinics.
- Bed sores — Bedridden patients in long-term hospital stays or nursing home care are prone to pressure ulcers, skin sores that can fester and worsen without vigilant nursing care and prompt medical intervention.
- Conservative treatment — Failure to identify and aggressively treat a staph infection or other severe infection can allow the infection to spread, resulting in organ failure or death.
An advanced or aggressive infection, especially one resistant to traditional penicillin, may require surgery or other intensive measures to administer more potent antibiotics directly to the site. Chronic or recurring infections often require multiple treatments and extended hospitalization, which takes a tremendous toll. We hold doctors and hospitals accountable for medical bills and ongoing care, lost wages, permanent injury, and pain and suffering.
Find Out if You Have a Case
We have recovered compensation for medical malpractice victims throughout New Jersey, including cases involving infectious diseases and complications. Our lawyers provide a free consultation to review the merits of your case and discuss your legal remedies. Call our Mount Laurel law office at 856-727-1991 or contact us online to tell us a few details.