The healthcare industry hires hundreds of thousands of Americans in different positions such as nurses, doctors, EMS workers and so much more. These individuals are at the front line of vital work and provide life-saving services to the public. However, what happens if these individuals suffer injuries caused by the devices or machines they use to save said lives? Healthcare workers are trained to be exacting and perfectionistic in everything that they do, but many times, as much as they try to protect others, they cannot protect themselves from the negligence perpetrated by third parties.

Workers all over the country are covered by workers’ compensation, and healthcare workers are no exception. However, the stipend provided by this program is often not enough to cover all the incidentals one may find themselves facing after sustaining injuries due to defective medical devices. In addition, it may be possible to pursue what’s called third party liability claims as the devices that caused the injuries were likely to have been supplied and were being maintained and repaired by outside contractors.

Healthcare workers rarely think about the possibility of themselves getting injured and needing medical attention and as such, are caught both unprepared and unawares, which may make it difficult for them to make sound legal and financial decisions post-injury. It’s because of this reason that consulting with a best workers’ compensation injury lawyer is the best step to take in order to safeguard your right to justice and compensation, something we would be honored to help facilitate on your behalf.

Are you looking for the best hospital worker injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced healthcare worker injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of stellar legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans across different social strata and around the country seek compensation after becoming victims to the negligent actions of others.

Over the years, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million for our clients, with some of these being million dollar verdicts. The secret to our success lies in our expertise and experience when it comes to litigation, and the fact that we are not afraid to take cases to court if talks with the insurance company are unproductive, as most of the time, litigation is the only way to recover maximum compensation allowed by the law.

By contrast, most law firms simply engage insurance companies in settlement negotiations which often sees the injured party recover insufficient payouts that leave them financially in the red after signing documents that prevent them from moving forward with litigation. In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our network of exceptional referral attorneys and law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of the claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf.

If you sustained injuries while working at a hospital or in an ambulance as a healthcare worker, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Injuries Caused by Medical Devices

Here are some of the risks associated with medical devices:

Surgical Instruments

Devices such as scissors and forceps for example may break or snap during a procedure, causing puncture wounds or laceration to the assisting staff or surgeon. These injuries may consequently lead to infections or necessitate surgery. Other tools such as scalpels, should they malfunction, may lead to cuts to both healthcare workers and patients, leading to emotional distress and the fear of being suspended due to the resultant disciplinary action.

Infusion Pumps

These are used to deliver life-saving medications and fluids to patients, and must be handled with care. Should they malfunction due to contractor errors when it comes to supplying the right type, the patient may become a victim of overdoses or underdoses, which may not only put their lives at jeopardy but also call into question the competency of the healthcare worker, opening them up to litigation through no fault of their own.

Electrosurgical Devices

These are modern tools which are essential when it comes to coagulating blood as well as cutting tissue. A good example here is a cautery pen, which have been shown to malfunction due to manufacturer error or damage during delivery, leading to severe burns to the surgical team, which may necessitate medical treatment. In addition, being injured while carrying out life-changing surgery may lead to psychological trauma and PTSD.

Proving Negligence for Injuries Caused by Medical Devices

Given the fact that these medical devices are purchased from third-party contractors, it may be possible under the law to file a third-party claim citing that these contractors were in one way or another negligent in their provision of said devices leading to your sustaining of injuries. Manufacturers, suppliers and maintenance providers can all be named as third parties in these types of legal claims due to defective design, failure to adhere to safety standards and poor maintenance of medical devices, to name but a few.

That said, these claims require that you establish said negligence by demonstrating that the defendant had a duty of care towards you in ensuring your safety, that they breached said duty of care resulting in your injuries, and that there was causation or a direct link between the defective medical device and you sustaining injuries.

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These cases can be challenging to prove, and the hospital insurance representatives may try to get you to settle fast. However, we would like to urge you not to sign any document or verbally agree to anything before you speak with us so we can assess the scope of your injuries and the negligence that caused them so we can provide you with a fair and realistic assessment of the damages you can recover from your potential claim.

Please, give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.