Emergency Room Errors
Tucson, Arizona, Emergency Room Error Attorneys
Hospitals, nurses, and doctors can be held financially liable for negligence and departures from standard treatment protocols that result in injury or death in emergency rooms. At the Law Offices of Carter Morey, our attorneys work closely with medical experts, nurses, and lab specialists in exposing negligence on the part of emergency room staff and physicians that injure our clients. In establishing our client's case, we review medical records, a patient's vital signs, video footage (if available), and what tests were requested to diagnose our client's condition. Our lawyers also gather testimony from witnesses and recreate a timeline in order to determine what went wrong and why.
If you or a family member has been seriously injured due to an error in the emergency room, contact medical malpractice attorneys at the Law Offices of Carter Morey today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Medical Malpractice in the Emergency Room
The Law Offices of Carter Morey represents people in cases involving the following kinds of emergency room errors:
- Failure to diagnose heart attack
- Misdiagnosed stroke
- Failure to diagnose meningitis
- Forcing a patient to wait too long
- Failure to diagnose a diabetic or allergic reaction
- Failure to diagnose a twisted intestine or other gastro-intestinal problems
- Failure to prevent shock
Recovering Damages - The Cost of an Emergency Room Error
Emergency room errors can lead to serious medical complications that result in additional medical expenses and time away from work. In order to ensure our clients receive compensation proportional to their losses, our attorneys consult medical economists and life care planners in projecting current and future costs for our clients. We take into account costs associated with surgery, hospitalization, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Establishing Your Case - Filing a Medical Malpractice Case
In order to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against an HMO or doctor, a preliminary finding of negligence must first be established. Typically, this involves the filing of an expert report by a qualified doctor who reviews what happened in your case. Our office can help coordinate the preparation and filing of the expert report while preparing evidence and expert witnesses important for your case. You needn't worry about arguing with a hospital or HMO — our office, as your legal representative, will prepare and handle information pertinent to your case.
If you've been told by a doctor or hospital representative that your injuries or the loss of a family member couldn't be avoided, contact the emergency room error attorneys at the Law Offices of Carter Morey today. We can evaluate your case and hold negligent emergency room staff liable for their incompetence.
