We depend on medical staff in emergency rooms to act promptly, professionally and appropriately to save lives or treat injuries. When mistakes are made in the emergency room, the patient may die unnecessarily.
A doctor who mistakes a heart attack for a gastro-intestinal problem might send the patient home, making what could end up as a fatal error. A patient's life could be at risk if a medical professional misreads an X-ray or gives the patient the wrong medication.
The following are examples of emergency room errors:
If you have experienced an emergency room mistake, or if a loved one has died because of a mistake in the ER, talk to an attorney at Metzger Wickersham. Our lawyers can review your case and discuss your options. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering and mental anguish and emotional distress.
At Metzger Wickersham, serving Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Lancaster, York, and Wilkes-Barre and communities throughout Pennsylvania, we can help victims of medical malpractice obtain the compensation they deserve for damages due to the negligence of a health care provider. Contact Us. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
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