Hospital Sued in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a California hospital claiming that Penny Louise Prevezich died as a direct result of the hospital staff’s negligence.

Penny’s daughter, who filed the suit, claims that her mother was left unattended in the waiting area of the hospital for 90 minutes after being transported there by paramedics for an undisclosed condition.  When Prevezich was finally checked on, she was found slouched over and not breathing.  She was in cardiac arrest and unfortunately, did not recover.  She was pronounced dead just over two hours following her arrival.

According to records, Ms. Prevezich’s “psychiatric history was well-known to the staff” at San Mateo Medical Center.  It’s unclear whether this had something to do with their lack of attention to her.  The wrongful death lawsuit states that the hospital has left Prevezich’s daughter “deprived of a kind and loving mother”.

Regardless of past circumstances, it is the duty of hospital personnel to treat each patient, and each visit, with care and priority.  Had the staff in San Mateo done so, Ms. Prevezich would likely still be alive today.

If you have been neglected by hospital staff, or have a loved one who suffered harm or death as a result of hospital negligence, you may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit and hold those at fault accountable for their inaction.  The best way to know for sure is to contact a medical attorney.