MICHIGAN Emergency Room Error LAWYERs

Helping Clients Seek Justice for ER Negligence

In the high-stakes world of the emergency room, medical errors can mean the difference between prolonged illness and a speedy recovery – or in severe cases, life and death. That means emergency room nurses and physicians are responsible for diagnosing injuries and medical conditions accurately. When serious oversights cause injury, illness, or death, the injured person or the victim’s family will need help obtaining resources, information, and support.

At Grewal Law PLLC, we assist clients throughout the state of Michigan with all types of medical malpractice claims, including those involving emergency room errors. Our experienced team of Michigan emergency room error attorneys can answer your questions and address any concerns you may have throughout the legal process.

Common Emergency Room Errors

An emergency room error refers to any mistake or oversight that occurs during the treatment of a patient in an emergency room setting. These errors can have serious consequences, ranging from prolonged suffering to severe injury or even death.

Each year, more than 250,000 people in the United States are affected by medical errors, and that includes those harmed in the emergency room or urgent care center. People who are admitted to the emergency room need immediate medical assistance and emergency room doctors, nurses, and staff are required to uphold the standard duty of care. However, the emergency room can also be a frantic and disorganized place for patients – and all too often, emergency room patients do not receive the care that they need.

Some of the most common examples of emergency room errors include:

• Premature discharge from the ER after a procedure: Releasing a patient too early before they are stable enough to leave the hospital can lead to complications or exacerbation of their condition.
• Failure to order immediate surgery to save a limb or vital organ: This could occur if medical staff fail to recognize the urgency of a patient's condition or prioritize other patients over those in critical need.
• Delayed treatment: Waiting too long to provide necessary medical care can worsen a patient's condition and increase the risk of complications.
• Failure to recognize the risk of stroke or aneurysm: These conditions require prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious consequences such as brain damage or death.
• Failure to recognize the risk of heart attack or cardiac arrest: Prompt intervention is crucial in these cases to prevent heart muscle damage or sudden cardiac death.
• Failure to stabilize oxygenation, heart function, or bleeding before transferring or releasing the patient: Moving a patient before they are adequately stabilized can lead to further harm.
• Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis: Incorrectly identifying a patient's condition can result in inappropriate treatment or a delay in receiving necessary care.
• Medication mistakes, including over- and under-medication: Administering the wrong medication or incorrect dosage can have serious consequences for the patient's health.

Although the emergency room may be a demanding and fast-paced environment for medical professionals, patients are still entitled to a high standard of consideration and care for their wellbeing. Even when medical mistakes are unintentional, you could be looking at thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial losses as the result of an emergency room error.

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