There have been a lot of stories in the news recently about MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), which is a bacterial virus that infects patients, usually in a hospital setting, thus the term “hospital infection”.
The truth is, hospital infections happen more often than they should, but not all of them warrant a medical malpractice claim. So how do you know if your infection was due to a physician’s negligence and not just an unfortunate mishap?
There are three key questions to ask to help determine this:
- What was the medical condition that you were being treated for?
- What was the bacteria or virus with which you were you were infected?
- Was their an actual mistake which led to the infection?
How you answer these questions can help to determine if you are a victim of medical malpractice or not, and typically claims of malpractice require some sort of proof that medical staff failed to follow proper sanitary procedures.
If you think your hospital infection was the result of negligence, it is in your best interest to speak with an experienced medical attorney. He or she will review your medical records, and will likely consult with a medical expert as well to make a final determination as to whether you have a legitimate claim.
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