Emergency Room Errors

Mistakes in the Emergency Room: The Disastrous Results

In the emergency room, timing is critical. If a health care provider misreads symptoms, the patient loses those first critical minutes that could have been life-saving. The results of such mistakes can be life-shattering. Over the years, the attorneys at Friedman, Domiano & Smith have helped many clients achieve favorable jury verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice suits related to emergency room errors. Read about our verdicts and settlements in cases concerning emergency room errors.

Some of our cases have involved:

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

Dismissing Symptoms of a Heart Attack Led to Woman’s Death

A woman visited a Cleveland area emergency room in distress. She felt serious pressure in the center of her chest, and it radiated into her neck and jaw. Without further investigation, the ER doctor attributed her pain to emotional stress and sent her home. Shortly after, 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. Read about errors related to the misdiagnosis of a heart attack.

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How We Handle Your Case: Our Legal Procedure

At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we often receive calls from people who have had their lives turned upside down because of an accident, injury, or even a loved one’s death. If you are dealing with a personal injustice, we may be able to help. Our knowledge of Ohio law has helped us win even the toughest cases. Here’s an idea of what we’ll do for you:

1. Listen to the whole story. We conduct a thorough interview with you to understand your situation. We never rush our clients.
2. Research the facts. To gain every possible advantage with your case, we may conduct an investigation of a hospital’s safety record; or we look for instances where a medical facility may have tried to skirt the law. We check previous complaints against doctors and other health-care providers. And, we speak with witnesses who may have relevant information.
3. Consult with experts. We understand that it’s often an expert’s assessment of a situation that makes a crucial difference in the outcome of a case. We consult with those experts to gain the perspective we need to win your case.
4. Advise you on your options. When we have a clear sense of your case, we will sit down with you to discuss your options. Our meticulous approach has led to success in many medical malpractice cases, ranging from emergency room errors to birth injuries. The decision to pursue the case or not is always up to you.