Despite its shiny new exterior renovation, Delray Medical Center still occasionally commits medical malpractice by neglecting patients and allowing falls and bedsores to occur. As Boca Raton hospital negligence lawyers, we have handled a number of lawsuits against Delray Medical Center for injuries to patients. The majority of cases we’ve sued Delray Medical Center for include allegations involving bedsores and patient falls.
Do you think that you have a hospital malpractice case against Delray Medical Center? If so, contact our experienced lawyers today for your free case consultation at 561-717-0817.
Suing Delray Medical Center for Patient Bed Sores
Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPU) are a never event in medicine. This means they should never occur. Patient neglect is the most likely culprit for any hospital-acquired Stage III or Stage IV bed sores. Speak with our lawyers at Senior Justice Law Firm today to learn your legal options against DMC for this deep tissue skin injury.
Preventing bed sores inside the hospital is easy. Nurses are required to turn and reposition the patient at least every 2 hours. Failure to do this is grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit against Delray Medical Center for patient neglect.
Delray Medical Center Lawsuit for Patient Falls and Dropping Incidents
Every hospital is legally required to assess its patients for fall risk. At Delray Medical Center, the hospital nurses use the Morse Fall Risk Scale to determine if a patient is at risk for falls. If a patient is a fall risk, Delray Medical Center must implement reasonable fall preautions.
Not every hospital fall is preventable. However, if the staff at DMC failed to place proper fall precautions and your loved one sustained a serious injury, you likely have a fall case against Delray Medical Center hospital.
Typical fall case injuries involve one or more of the following:
- Broken hip
- Pelvic fracture
- Subdural hematoma [brain bleed]
- Femur Fracture
If nurses allow a demented patient to wander out of the hospital (referred to as elopement), or drop a mobility-impaired patient during a transfer, these are also grounds to sue Delray Medical Center.
General Information About Delray Medical Center Malpractice Lawsuits
Delray Medical Center has been cited numerous times by state agencies for failure to follow administrative regulations and codes governing Florida hospitals.
Although the majority of cases we’ve handled against Delray Medical Center have been for pressure sores and patient falls, we have sued the DMC hospital for a number of other injuries.
If you have questions about your potential case against Delray Medical Center, contact our local, knowledgeable attorneys today to learn how you can hold DMC accountable for medical malpractice. Call us now or fill out the case evaluator form below.
Prior Delray Medical Center Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Filed
The follow cases* have been filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court against Delray Medical Center for alleged medical malpractice.
| 50-2017-CA-006092-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 05/31/2017 | DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, | |||||
| 50-2016-CA-009442-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 08/20/2016 | DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, | |||||
| 50-2013-CA-006579-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 04/12/2013 | DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, | |||||
| 50-2011-CA-010351-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 07/13/2011 | DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, | |||||
| 50-2009-CA-020595-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 06/15/2009 | DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, | |||||
| 50-2008-CA-039181-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 12/08/2008 | DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, | |||||
| 50-2006-CA-003850-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 04/19/2006 | DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, |
2019 Update
This post has been updated on 3/26/2019. New lawsuits* filed against Delray Medical Center include:
| Case No. | Type | File Date | Case Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-2019-CA-001684-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 02/07/2019 | RICHARDSON, CARLA E V DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER INC | |||
| 50-2019-CA-000905-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 01/22/2019 | CARLSON, JAMES V DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER INC | |||
| 50-2018-CA-010556-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 08/20/2018 | BLACKHURST, JUDY V DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER INC | |||
| 50-2018-CA-009279-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 07/20/2018 | B, B K V ANDERSON, JENNIFER | |||
| 50-2017-CA-013746-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 12/19/2017 | GUASTELLA, MARIA V DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER INC | |||
| 50-2017-CA-009203-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 08/16/2017 | DELANEY, GARY V ROBERTSON, STEPHEN MD | |||
| 50-2017-CA-007524-XXXX-MB | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE | 07/06/2017 | BARTLEWSKI, PAUL V DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER INC |
Attorney Disclaimer
*Each case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome or indicate an expected outcome on your particular case. The above prior lawsuit information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to substitute for legal advice from an attorney. This individual case information above is publicly filed information gathered from the publicly filed complaint. This information and these cases are not the work of this law firm. The contents of this website should not be construed as legal advice on any specific fact or circumstance. Your receipt of such information does not create an attorney-client relationship with this law firm or any of its lawyers. You should not act or rely on any of the information contained herein without seeking professional legal advice. Speak with an attorney immediately if you believe you have a viable case against a nursing home, assisted living facility or medical facility.
Delray Medical Center – Related Facilities
In addition to the acute care hospital, Delray Medical Center also operates Fair Oaks Pavilion and Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital.
Our attorneys have experience suing these related medical providers as well. Delray Medical Center assumes the defense of both Fair Oaks and Pinecrest Rehab hospital if they are sued in malpractice cases.
Potential Case Against DMC, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital or Fair Oaks?
Our local, experienced and compassionate lawyers can help. Call us now for your free Delray Medical Center lawsuit consultation. The call is free and there is no obligation to file a medical malpractice claim.
Speak with our attorneys now: 561-717-0817.
