Michigan ER Malpractice Attorney

Emergency Room Negligence in Michigan 

Emergency rooms across the country see millions of patients annually. While we have some of the best medical care in the world, there are still many errors that can and do occur during emergency room visits. These errors can cause serious and fatal injuries and illnesses. Emergency room negligence is particularly egregious because when we are in emergency situations, we do not have the time or resources to research a hospital or choose a doctor. Our choices are confined by the situation and thus we have to place blind faith in our medical professionals.

Negligence in the emergency room can lead to errors such as:

• Misdiagnosis
• Delayed diagnosis or failing to diagnose altogether
• Delayed treatment, or none at all
• Failing to evaluate patient for underlying illness or injuries
• Neglecting to monitor patient
• Laboratory errors
• Surgical mistakes
• Prescription errors
• Incompetent use of medical equipment
• Patient dumping

ER negligence can result in an exacerbated condition and a weakened body, in secondary injuries that become more severe than the initial medical issue, and in wrong or ineffective treatment. When an error occurs during an emergency room visit, a Michigan medical malpractice attorney at Sommers Schwartz should be consulted.

ER Malpractice Claims

Hospitals have a duty to provide emergency rooms with qualified doctors and medical staff in sufficient quantity to handle patient traffic. Regardless of any extenuating circumstances, overcrowding, or understaffing, ER personnel should follow standard health and safety protocols and procedures that ensure any medical attention received is both safe and effective. In the event that ER negligence does occur, the culpable parties should compensate the victim for the medical costs, pain and suffering, and any lost wages that were or will be incurred due to their careless actions.