Legal Question in Personal Injury in Iowa
My wife stepped on a dirty needle at the hospital. we are now required to go back to the hospital 4 times in the next 6 months to make sure she was not infected with a disease. Could we sue the hospital for negligence?
Asked on 2/28/15, 5:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Lombardi
Lombardi Law Firm
Yes, she could sue, although unless she contracts a disease the damages will be limited to the inconvenience, actual wage loss and emotional distress.
Answered on 6/29/15, 6:39 am