Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center was originally called the Beth-El Hospital when it was founded in 1921. Today, the hospital is a non-profit provider of medical services that supports most of East Brooklyn, East New York, Brownsville, East Flatbush, and Brownsville. The facility has more than 500 staffed beds and over 50 clinics. Unfortunately, the hospital and medical center has had many medical malpractice lawsuits filed against it over recent years. At one time, the facility was named in more than 100 lawsuits.
If you have been hurt in the facility, you may have a right to compensation. Our Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center medical malpractice lawyer can help you obtain the full damages you are entitled to.
What Services Does Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Offer?
Originally, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center offered mainly mental health services. Today, they offer much more including:
- Behavioral health
- Primary care/outpatient services
- Dental and oral surgery
- Cardiology
- Diabetic care, including metabolism and endocrinology services
- Long-term care
Types of Medical Malpractice at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
Unfortunately, there have been many different types of medical malpractice committed at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Some of those alleged in lawsuits include:
- A woman developed gangrene from a toe infection,
- A baby’s shoulder was dislocated during the birthing process but was not diagnosed before being sent home,
- A diabetic patient’s puncture wound was not treated and resulted in a toe amputation, and
- A patient wearing a penicillin allergy bracelet was given penicillin.
The above are just a few of the most recent cases of malpractice filed against the hospital and medical center. Regardless of how you have been injured, our experienced attorney can help with your case.
What is Medical Malpractice at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center?
Medical malpractice occurs at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center when a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional fails to provide the reasonable standard of care and a patient becomes hurt as a result. While you can file a claim against the healthcare professional that caused your injuries, you may also be able to file a claim against the facility.
In order to file a lawsuit against a medical facility, you must show that one of their employees acted negligently and you were injured as a result. Although nurses and other medical professionals are usually employed by the facility where they work, doctors are not. If a doctor caused your injuries and was not employed by the facility, you will have to file a claim directly against the hospital.
Call Our Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
If you have been injured in this facility, our Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center medical malpractice lawyer can help. At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., our experienced attorney can determine if the hospital is liable for your injuries and hold them fully accountable for paying the fair compensation you deserve. Call us today at 212-725-8500 or contact us online to schedule a consultation and to get the information you need.
