In addition to receiving proficient care at the hospital, you have a right to be treated in a safe environment. However, sometimes basic safety standards are not met in hospitals. In some cases, patients are not sufficiently monitored during their stay. If a patient's condition suddenly worsens and does not receive an appropriate and timely medical response, hospitals may be liable for damages. Similarly, when standard guidelines calling for antiskid surfaces or bed restraints such as rails are not followed and a patient falls out of bed or falls down while walking in the hospital, legal action may justified.