Have you or a family member suffered due to hospital neglect? It’s alarming to know that, according to the Journal of Patient Safety, between 210,000 and 440,000 patients in hospitals suffer or even die each year due to mistakes by healthcare professionals. If you’ve been told that the neglect you or a loved one experienced was unintentional, remember that the focus should be on whether the incident could have been prevented.


Hospital negligence occurs when a preventable action or decision worsens a patient’s condition during their hospital stay. It’s about ensuring patient safety and maintaining the trust that families place in healthcare providers—a trust that can be shattered by negligence. Examples include a nurse administering the wrong medication dose or a lab technician sending incorrect test results. While human error is a factor, it doesn’t excuse mistakes that could have been avoided with proper attention and care. Hospital negligence is serious and can severely impact a patient’s health and well-being.
There are many ways hospitals can cause preventable harm, including:
- Failing to provide necessary treatment or medication
- Administering incorrect medication dosages
- Misdiagnosis
- Malfunctioning medical equipment
- Incorrectly interpreting lab test results
- Neglecting patient care
- Poor documentation and maintenance of medical records


If you’re considering filing a hospital negligence case, start by identifying the cause of the injury or death. Determine if it resulted from an employee’s negligence in fulfilling their duties. Negligence involves mistakes in basic care. Typically, hospitals aren’t liable for doctors’ mistakes unless there are exceptions, such as performing procedures under the influence or due to extreme fatigue. Negligence claims usually target hospital employees, not the institution itself.
Gather all relevant documents, such as test results, doctor notes, prescriptions, and medical bills, and consult a lawyer. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case will be.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to hospital negligence, contact our lawyers for a free case evaluation today. Our New York hospital negligence attorneys have secured millions for malpractice victims, and we’re here to help you receive the compensation you deserve.