Sacramento Emergency Room Negligence Lawyer

Emergency Room Negligence and the Law

When emergency room physicians make mistakes that injure patients, their defense attorneys say that emergency rooms are overused and the doctors are extremely busy.

The fact that you are busy does not excuse improper care and treatment. — Attorney Noël M. Ferris

A Preventable Tragedy

He was given an EKG, which one doctor incorrectly interpreted as normal. Another doctor didn't look at the EKG, but determined he had low blood sugar. He sent the patient home and told him to make an appointment to see his family doctor about diabetes. No one explained why the patient was short of breath with chest pain. Two days later, the man died of a massive pulmonary embolism.

If you are a victim of emergency room negligence, you need to speak to a lawyer who knows how to help. Contact Sacramento attorney Noël M. Ferris. She helps victims of emergency room negligence and other forms of medical malpractice obtain financial compensation for the damages they have suffered.

She has successfully resolved emergency room negligence cases involving:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Aneurysm
• Aortic dissection
• Pulmonary embolism
• Misdiagnosed appendicitis leading to ruptured appendix
• Failure to diagnose

Special laws apply to emergency room negligence cases in California. The only physicians who can testify that malpractice occurred are those who have worked in an ER in California within the past five years.

Impressive Medical Experts

The Law Office of Noël M. Ferris has access to a wide range of highly experienced and respected physicians from universities and private practice who are available to provide an honest opinion about whether malpractice occurred. They have impeccable medical credentials and excellent communication skills. These experts can clearly explain to a jury the expected standard of care in a given situation and how a doctor failed to meet that standard.

Ms. Ferris recently settled a case involving a 32-year-old father of four who went to an emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath. The man was kept on a gurney in a hallway for four hours. He was misdiagnosed and sent home where he died two days later of a preventable condition.

If you or a member of your family suffered serious harm due to medical negligence, please contact a Sacramento emergency room negligence attorney to arrange a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Call 916-520-3370 or toll free at 888-351-3970.