Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania
staph infection
my mother in law developed a staph infection after having a cortazone shot in her spinal area,she had to have major surgery and removal of bone with 3 weeks in the hospital and IV antibiotics at home for 8 weeks they have paid out of pocket 200 a day for this IV therapy,who is to blame??should we seek a lawyer
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: staph infection
Staph infection is a rare complication of injections including cortisone injections. Unlike surgery, injections are not performed in an entirely sterile field. Were there any complications during the course of the injections or any indication that the environment was compromised (Bloody injection, failure to use gloves, contaminated syringe or work area)?Under these type circumstances and with sufficient damages, a legal claim should be explored.