Emergency Room Errors

Emergency Room Errors and Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania

Few places can be more chaotic than a busy hospital Emergency Room.  However, that is no excuse for the hundreds of thousands of medical errors occurring each year in Emergency Rooms. (Source:  National Institute of Health).

So, what is the root cause of most Emergency Room injuries and deaths?  Inexperienced doctors or nurses?  Lack of proper diagnostic equipment?  Poor training?

The answer in many cases is preventable communication errors.

According to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, a non-profit group, communication errors are responsible for up to 70% of preventable hospital deaths – with most of those errors taking place in Emergency Rooms.

We Can Help

At Lenahan & Dempsey we have helped clients from across Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains injured in hospital Emergency Rooms for over 75 years.

Lenahan & Dempsey has won Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for our clients across all fields of Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation, including victims of hospital Emergency Room errors.

Our success has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating).  Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.   Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).

Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains.  He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328.  Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

Emergency Rooms and Medical Malpractice

To prove medical malpractice, we must establish that the healthcare team did not meet accepted professional standards of care which caused or increased the risk of harm to you or your loved one.  At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have the in-house resources as well as a national network of expert witnesses we can call upon to help prove your case.

Common Emergency Room Errors:

Emergency room errors can take various forms, each with the potential to cause serious harm. The emergency room errors include:

1. Communication Breakdowns: Poor communication among healthcare providers can lead to errors in treatment, mismanagement of patient care, and delays in necessary interventions and more.
2. Misdiagnosis: Failing to accurately diagnose a medical condition can lead to delayed or inappropriate treatment.
3. Delayed Treatment: Failing to provide timely care to patients can worsen their prognosis and lead to adverse outcomes.
4. Medication Errors: Administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or failing to consider medication allergies can have serious consequences for patients.

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice action is two years, but it can be difficult to determine when the statute of limitations begins to run in these cases, which often requires a complete analysis of all of the facts and circumstances.

If you feel you or a loved one has been a victim of an Emergency Room Error, it is important to call our office quickly for a consultation so you do not lose your right to sue based upon time limits.

Call Us Today

We’re available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.