Hospitals | Clinics | Medical Centers
When you visit a hospital or seek emergency medical treatment you expect to be going into a safe environment for help. Frequently this is not the case. Hospitals, clinics, trauma and treatment centers offer many risks, especially if the premise is not properly maintained. Risk of injury is high. You may slip and fall on the stairs or a foreign substance, something unstable may fall from above and injure you, you may even be mugged in a dark corridor or parking area. If you have suffered personal injury at a healthcare facility it is important to contact an experienced injury attorney to get you full and fair compensation for your losses.Healthcare facility owners and operators have a legal responsibility to maintain their buildings in a reasonably safe way. This includes but is not limited to the parking area, stairwells, elevators. Upkeep and maintenance of health care facilities often require a lot of work, frequently shortcuts are taken and operators fail to make repairs and general upkeep on the property. Such injuries can occur via the following owner failings:
- Proper precautions should be taken to prevent slip-and-fall accidents
- Property operators and owners are required to keep buildings, parking lots, stairwells and sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition
- Adequate security and lighting must be provided throughout the facility
- Proper precautions must be taken to mitigate risk of fire and smoke inhalation injuries
If the owner who controls the facility fails to keep it safe, then they can become liable for any injuries that occur as a result of negligence. If you or a loved one suffer an injury at a healthcare facility, it is important to understand your legal rights and act accordingly.
If you are injured in an accident at a healthcare facility, contact the attorneys at Massey & Duffy, PLLC for your free consultation today.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Facilities
Is it safe to go to the emergency room?
When you visit a hospital or seek emergency medical treatment you expect to be going into a safe environment for help. Frequently this is not the case. Hospitals, clinics, trauma and treatment centers offer many risks, especially if the premise is not properly maintained. Risk of injury is high.
Why is it important to contact an experienced injury attorney when you have suffered personal injury?
If you have suffered personal injury at a healthcare facility it is important to contact an experienced injury attorney to get you full and fair compensation for your losses.Healthcare facility owners and operators have a legal responsibility to maintain their buildings in a reasonably safe way.
Does injury that occurred in the the building with the ER the only building that is possibly dangerous to patients?
No, this includes but is not limited to the parking area, stairwells, elevators.