Hospital-Acquired Infection: Compensation for Damages

Hospital-acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, are infections that patients contract while staying in a healthcare facility. These infections can have serious, sometimes fatal, consequences. If you or a loved one have suffered harm from a hospital-acquired infection, you may be entitled to compensation.

Hospital-acquired infections are often caused by medical negligence or poor hygiene practices. If the infection results from errors such as improper sterilization, inadequate hygiene, or postoperative negligence, the hospital may be liable.

Victims can seek compensation by proving that the infection was contracted in the hospital, caused by negligence, and that it caused harm such as prolonged care, disability, or death.

Compensation can cover medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, or wrongful death.

In Italy, the statute of limitations for such claims is typically 10 years, but it is advisable to act promptly.

Consulting with a medical malpractice attorney can help victims build a strong case and obtain fair compensation.