Excessive Emergency Room Waiting Periods
If an individual suffers injury or serious illness, he or she may require immediate medical treatment. Many people who are suffering from such problems head to emergency rooms with the expectation that they will be treated by a medical professional right away. Unfortunately, there have been many cases of individuals who have suffered further injury and even death due to excessive waiting times in emergency rooms.
Although emergency rooms may be very busy places at times, it is important for hospital staff to evaluate the seriousness of each case and provide treatment to those who need it. In some cases, hospital staff may be held liable for injury or death to an individual if their actions can be deemed careless or negligent. If you would like more information on medical malpractice and emergency room waits, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 today.
Potential Problems
In the event that a person is forced to wait for an excessive amount of time in an emergency room, problems may arise, including:
- Excessive bleeding
- Damage to internal organs
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe allergic reaction
- Restricted airways and inability to breathe
- Further damage to broken bones
- Further damage to tears and lacerations
If a person suffers further injury due to negligence on the part of a medical professional, he or she may be eligible for compensation for corrective medical procedures, pain, and suffering.
Contact Us
If you have been injured due to careless or negligent behavior on the part of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options.