Hospital Negligence Lawyer

People do not go to an emergency room unless there is something very wrong. Often, the problem is more acute than even the patient suspects. Because the atmosphere is so fast-paced, there is little room for error. Malpractice can easily be fatal in an ER. If you or someone you love has suffered because of ER error or emergency room malpractice, and you are considering bringing an emergency room error lawsuit, contact the Melvin Law Firm. Our North Carolina emergency room error attorneys can help you get the compensation you are entitled to.

Failure to Diagnose

Most of the mistakes in the emergency room result from failure to run the right tests. In the case of failure to diagnose a heart attack, if someone complains of chest pains, the staff is supposed to order an EKG or a stress test. If that is done, the tests will point out the problem and it can often be fixed before permanent damage is done.

Sometimes, however, the right tests are not done. Because timely treatment is crucial to a good outcome for the patient in an emergency room, the lack of proper testing can have very serious consequences. A patient with chest pain may be sent home too soon, when a heart attack could have been prevented.

Lost in the Shuffle

Another common source of ER error is a result of the fast pace and overcrowding. People can wait for many hours before a doctor sees them. If they aren’t triaged properly, their condition could get much worse while they are waiting. Other times, tests may be done but the results of the test are not reviewed by a doctor until it is too late. Or a test may be read by the doctor, but the appropriate follow up is not given.

Contact the Melvin Law Firm today to discuss bringing an emergency room error lawsuit with an attorney.

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