Medical malpractice can be an area of the law that many people find to be confusing. When filing a claim, it's important to know who it should be against – the doctor or the hospital. Quite often, people don't realize that there's a difference, and this has resulted in many lost cases. 

Hospitals and Their Liability

The hospital is only liable for medical malpractice if injury or harm was caused by an employee. Usually, this means someone who is a nurse or an aid. If that's the case, then a lawsuit should be filed against the hospital.

Doctors' Liability Facts

The reason people often get confused about how to file a lawsuit is because they typically don't realize that doctors are usually not hospital employees. There are exceptions, of course, but for the most part, they're considered independent contractors. The hospital isn't liable when these doctors make a mistake and cause an injury, so a lawsuit must be filed against the doctor.

Working With St. Louis Personal Injury Attorneys

This isn't the only area of medical malpractice that can get confusing, which is why so many people prefer to work with St. Louis personal injury attorneys rather than taking on such cases by themselves. 

If you've been injured because of what you believe to be a medical malpractice case, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us right away.