Virginia Medical Malpractice Blog - Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C.

Falls in Healthcare Facilities

When someone is injured as a result of a fall, "medical malpractice" is not a phrase that readily comes to mind.

However, when that fall takes place in a health care facility, as a result of negligent supervision or care, that's precisely what it is.

This week a Boston Globe article  reported a Massachusetts family's successful settlement of their case against a Boston hospital after an 86-year old woman fell off an operating table after hip surgery, sustaining a serious brain injury which caused her death.

"Medical malpractice" doesn't refer only to amputating the wrong limb or leaving a sponge in after surgery. Any negligence in the context of providing health care is considered medical malpractice, making it a more complex case under Virginia law. I have dealt with several clients over the past year who have fallen in medical facilities and been injured as a result.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a fall or any other form of medical negligence or malpractice, contact an experienced attorney at Williamson & Lavecchia to protect your rights.