Scranton Emergency Room (ER) Negligence Lawyers
By their very nature, medical emergencies are chaotic and frightening. Fortunately, emergency rooms offer around-the-clock access to trained medical professionals who are skilled at handling everything from broken bones to life-threatening situations. However, these very facilities are often subject to their own frantic pace and large volume of patients. As a result, mistakes do happen and the consequences can be catastrophic.
Regardless of how busy or understaffed an emergency room is, every patient who walks into or is wheeled through the ER’s doors is entitled to the highest level of care. When medical professionals fail to provide that care, they may be held liable for professional negligence. When this negligence results in harm to a patient, it constitutes a case of medical malpractice. Victims of medical malpractice have rights and protections under the law and may be entitled to receive compensation for injuries and damages they sustained.
The laws surrounding medical malpractice can be quite complex and vary from state to state. Each jurisdiction has its own strict statute of limitations, or period of time during which a victim of medical malpractice can file a claim. For these reasons, it is crucial to have a lawyer who is experienced in Pennsylvania medical malpractice laws. The Scranton medical malpractice attorneys of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., have more than 40 years of experience with medical malpractice and we can help you determine the best course of action in your case.
An emergency room error can come in a variety of shapes and forms. It may result from inaction as much as from inappropriate action. One of the most common issues in an emergency room is the time it takes to receive treatment. Although someone with a sprained ankle will likely suffer nothing more than annoyance at sitting around waiting for a physician, an individual involved in a major motor vehicle accident or suffering a heart attack could very easily die in a matter of moments if not treated immediately.
Other ER errors stem from a patient not receiving the appropriate amount of time or attention required to make a proper diagnosis or render treatment. Those errors include failure to fully evaluate and diagnose a medical condition, failure to monitor a patient’s condition and respond to changes, and failure to perform appropriate medical tests. These errors can lead to misdiagnosis, an improper course of treatment or incorrect medications. One of the most common mistakes is the failure to diagnose a heart attack. When those mistakes are not caught, the result can be a worsening of an existing condition, the development of an entirely new health problem, and in the very worst cases, death.
If you or someone you love has experienced a medical trauma, life can quickly spiral out of control. If that trauma was made worse by ER negligence, the anger, frustration, and emotional distress can be overwhelming. Having an experienced legal team looking out for you can provide reassurance now and can protect your interests in the long run. The Scranton medical malpractice lawyers of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., will put our knowledge and experience to work for you. We have offices conveniently located in Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton, Harrisburg and Hamlin, PA. Our initial consultation is free of charge and our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. Please call us at 1-800-318-LAW1 today or contact us online.
