Our attorneys work with medical experts and investigators to determine what went wrong and why.
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Analyze hospital records, timelines, and ER protocols
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Identify departures from accepted standards of care
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Show how the error caused harm
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Pursue full compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain, and more
We understand how overwhelming medical malpractice cases can be. That’s why we fight for you—so you can focus on healing.
In the ER, Every Second Counts — and So Does Every Decision
Emergency Room Errors – Medical Malpractice
While ERs are fast-paced environments, that is no excuse for dangerous mistakes. Common causes of emergency room malpractice include:
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Inadequate staffing
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Poor training or supervision
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Communication breakdowns between departments
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Failure to follow protocols
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Pressure to move patients quickly
Hospitals and staff must still uphold professional standards—even under pressure. When they fail, they must be held accountable.
Emergency rooms are designed to handle high-pressure, high-stakes situations. Patients arrive needing immediate care, and medical professionals are expected to make swift, accurate decisions. When the ER staff makes mistakes the consequences can be devastating.
At DiSilvio Young, we represent patients and families harmed by preventable emergency room errors. We fight to hold hospitals and healthcare providers accountable when negligent care leads to life-changing injuries or death.
What Is Emergency Room Errors?
Emergency room errors occur when medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care expected in emergency settings. These mistakes may involve:
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Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis
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Failure to order appropriate tests or imaging
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Improper triage (not recognizing a critical condition)
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Medication errors or incorrect dosages
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Delayed treatment
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Premature discharge or discharge of unstable patients
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Failure to consult specialists when needed
Often, patients are discharged too soon—or not treated at all—despite showing serious symptoms. These errors can turn treatable conditions into tragedies.
Conditions Often Mismanaged in the ER
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Heart Attacks
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Strokes
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Sepsis or infection
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Head trauma or internal bleeding
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Blood clots or pulmonary embolism
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Fractures or spinal injuries
When these conditions are overlooked or mishandled, patients may suffer permanent harm—or families may be left mourning a preventable death.
Why Emergency Room Errors Happen
How DiSilvio Young Can Help
You Were Rushed Out. We’ll Take the Time to Get It Right.
If you believe an emergency room error caused serious harm or the loss of a loved one, you deserve answers. At DiSilvio Young, we provide the legal experience and medical insight needed to stand up to hospitals and their insurers.