When Medical Malpractice Occurs in the Emergency Room
A woman visited a Cleveland area emergency room in distress. She felt serious pressure in the center of her chest, and it radiated up into her neck and jaw. Without further investigation, the ER doctor blamed emotional stress and sent her home. The woman had a heart attack and died. This emergency room error could have been prevented by acting quickly and by getting treatment right away, especially within the first hour of having chest pain.
In the emergency room, timing is critical. Health care providers are often taught to look for signs of serious illness. Missing these signs can mean that valuable minutes, hours or even days are lost — often leading to negative outcomes for the people affected.
When medical malpractice occurs in the emergency room, bringing a successful lawsuit can be a challenge. The lawyers at the law offices of Friedman, Domiano & Smith are ready. We use years of experience and extensive resources to help our clients achieve the best possible results.
Success in a Broad Spectrum of Emergency Room Error Cases
Friedman, Domiano & Smith is widely recognized for our success in cases involving emergency room error. Over the years, we have helped many clients achieve favorable jury verdicts and settlements related to a broad spectrum of emergency room errors:
- Failure to fully evaluate a patient
- Failure to fully treat a patient
- Misdiagnosis of a stroke
- Misdiagnosis of a heart attack
- Medication errors
- Failure to diagnose infection
- Failure to appropriately monitor a patient
- Laboratory errors
- Contaminated blood transfusions
Managing the Costs of Litigation
Do not worry about the costs of taking legal action. Our law firm accepts medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee bases. This means that we receive no attorneys' fees unless your case settles favorably or wins at trial. We also advance the expenses necessary to investigate, develop and prove your medical negligence claim.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has become the victim of an emergency room error, you may be entitled to compensation. For more information about your rights, contact Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us toll free at 866-636-8367. Consultations are free and confidential. Our law firm's main office is conveniently located in downtown Cleveland. We maintain additional offices in Ohio.
To learn more about emergency room mistakes, please see our ER Mistakes Web Site.
