Medical Malpractice: Emergency Room Malpractice
The highest percentage of medical malpractice cases involves emergency room malpractice. In an emergency room, there is a short window of opportunity to save someone's life or health, ranging from hours to minutes. Doctors and staff must respond properly and quickly, or risk lives due to their negligence.
An emergency room has a different set of standards than a doctor's office. Emergency rooms are not expected to completely treat patients; emergency rooms must recognize potential health risks and refer patients to applicable experts. In one case handled by the Bell Law Firm, a stroke sufferer was erroneously referred to a cardiologist. Such life-threatening mistakes can be grounds for lawsuits.
Superior Experience, Dedication and Resources
Our firm has the experience and resources necessary to successfully pursue claims against the country's largest medical establishments. Attorney Ed Bell, the founder and leader of our firm, has gained a nationwide reputation for litigation success. Our lawyers assist other law firms and individuals from across the United States in especially challenging medical malpractice cases.
Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect patients' rights to pursue compensation if they are injured as the result of negligence. However, malpractice suits are often complex and costly to win. While plaintiffs have a right to seek compensation for any injury caused by negligence, time and money make it unrealistic to pursue compensation for minor injuries. If you believe you have the basis for a medical malpractice lawsuit, it is important to consult with an attorney who can help you determine whether your claim is worth pursuing.
Contact the Bell Law Group
The Bell Legal Group is located in Georgetown, South Carolina. To contact one of our medical malpractice lawyers about an ER error, visit our contact us page.
