Family Accuses LASUTH of Negligence Over Accident Victim's Death
The family of a 46-year-old accident victim, Olatunde Ojelabi, has accused Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) of negligence, claiming that their loved one passed away after being denied emergency care.
According to the article published on Punch Nigeria, Mrs. Ojelabi stated that her husband was involved in a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on March 12th. She said they immediately took him to LASUTH due to the severity of his injuries.
"We were told that he was stable and could wait for several hours before being attended to," Mrs. Ojelabi said. "However, he died while we were still waiting for help."
The family has now lodged a complaint against the hospital, seeking justice for the loss of their loved one. The incident has raised concerns among the public about the hospital's handling of emergency cases.
Lagos State Government officials have promised to investigate the incident and ensure that similar occurrences do not happen again. A statement from the government reads:
"The Lagos State Government is aware of the incident involving Olatunde Ojelabi and is deeply saddened by the unfortunate turn of events. We assure the family of our utmost cooperation in the investigation and our commitment to providing quality healthcare services to our citizens."
The Ojelabi family is demanding a full investigation into the incident and justice for their late husband and father.
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has not yet commented on the matter, but the incident has sparked discussions on social media about the hospital's efficiency in handling emergency cases.
The Lagos State Government has assured the public of their commitment to providing quality healthcare services and will cooperate with the family to investigate the incident.
Olatunde Ojelabi's tragic story highlights the importance of efficient emergency care in healthcare facilities and raises questions about the management of critical cases in Lagos State's premier teaching hospital.
The incident has garnered public attention and will likely result in a thorough review of the hospital's emergency response procedures.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>