Miscommunication in Hospitals
A Law Firm Helping The Injured In Syracuse Recover Compensation
When you receive medical treatment for an illness or condition, more than one person is responsible for your care. It's very important that everyone involved in treating you communicates effectively, to make sure you are diagnosed and treated properly. When communication breaks down, you can suffer harm as a result. When this happens, the hospital injury attorneys at Cherundolo Law Firm, PLLC hold negligent parties accountable.
The members of a health-care team in a hospital can include doctors, nurses, pharmacists, anesthesiologists, nurse's aides, dietitians, and therapists. All work together toward the diagnosis and treatment of your illness and condition. But when negligence leads to the wrong information being passed on about your care, it can result in injury or make your condition worse.
Some examples of miscommunication in hospitals include:
- Failing to pass on information about a patient to a doctor
- Failing to notify a doctor about test results
- Improperly entering information into medical records
- Mislabeling medication or patient samples
- Giving patients incorrect discharge or medication instructions
When communication errors result in illness or injury, additional medical treatment is needed, at additional expense. And a patient may be left unable to work, resulting in lost income. You have the right to seek financial compensation for these and other damages.
Experience Representation, Unparalleled Success
Hospital injury cases involving miscommunication can be complex and difficult to prove. But Cherundolo Law Firm, PLLC has earned a reputation for winning complex medical injury cases. We have the knowledge, experience and resources needed to get results.
We start by conducting a thorough investigation of your case. Our legal team reviews all medical records and related documents. We interview everyone involved in your care, as well as any other witnesses. We also have access to medical experts who can help us prove that a communication error led to your injury.
Our firm builds the strongest case possible because it gets the attention of the insurance companies and brings them to the negotiating table. We are often able to work out a settlement that meets your needs. If the insurance company won't negotiate, we will fight for your compensation in court.
If you've been harmed in a hospital as a result of miscommunication, learn more about your legal options. We offer a free consultation and can answer any questions you have. Contact us today to set up an appointment.
Record-Setting Victories for Our Clients
Millions of Dollars Won for Victims of Medical Malpractice-
The Largest Award in Onondaga County $47,100,000
Automobile/product liability action against snow plow manufacturer after client sustained a brain injury (Supreme Court, Onondaga County).
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Injured in a Pedestrian Bridge Collapse $17,000,000
Legal action taken against the state of New York after a pedestrian bridge collapse left a client severely injured.
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Car Accident Results in Brain Damage $9,000,000
Legal action taken against a pickup truck driver and owner and manufacturer after client was broadsided, sustaining severe brain damage (Supreme Court, Onondaga County).
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Truck Accident Results in Quadriplegia $8,500,000
Legal action taken against a trucking company and truck manufacturer after a client was injured and left a quadriplegic (Supreme Court, Onondaga County).
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Personal Injury & Wrongful Death $5,500,000
Legal action taken against an SUV manufacturer and repair shop for personal injury and wrongful death (Supreme Court, Onondaga County).
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Airplane Crash Results in Death $5,500,000
Legal action taken against an airplane manufacturer after a crash resulting in severe burns and wrongful death (Federal District Court, Northern District of New York).
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Infant Suffered Brain Damage in a Birth Injury $3,000,000
Legal action taken against a physician and hospital after a C-section was not performed in a timely fashion, leaving an infant with severe brain damage, quadriplegia and cerebral palsy (Superior Court, Rutland, VT).
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Car Accident Results in Severe Injuries $2,430,000
Legal action taken against a motor vehicle driver and the state after a client suffered severe injuries during a crash in which a guardrail impaled a vehicle (Supreme Court, Onondaga County).
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Brain Damage After a Medication Error $1,850,000
We recovered $1.85 million for a client who suffered brain damage after a medication error.
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Brain Damage From Drug Interaction $1,185,000
Legal action taken against a hospital and physician after a client was left with brain damage as a result of a drug interaction (Supreme Court, Jefferson County).
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Why Choose Cherundolo Law Firm?
Your Future Is Worth Fighting For-
Maximized Case Value
We are committed to maximizing the value of every case to ensure that our clients receive the necessary compensation to get back on their feet.
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Experience on Your Side
We possess decades of experience fighting for justice on behalf of people who have suffered serious injuries due to someone else’s negligence.
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Direct Involvement in Your Case
Our partners are directly involved in every case that we take on, ensuring that each client receives the dedicated attention he or she deserves.
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Record-Setting Results
We have secured many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients, including the largest award in Onondaga County.