THE LAW OFFICES OF
BARRY G. DOYLE, P.C.
100 W MONROE ST.,
STE 2100
CHICAGO, IL 60603
PHONE: 312.263.1080
FAX: 312.263.0153
Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Serving Illinois In Chicago, Rockford, and Surrounding Areas
When a loved one is receiving emergency care, you assume that they are in the best hands possible. It's true that most doctors and nurses are well-trained and well-intentioned.
Yet a large percentage of medical malpractice cases involve emergency room errors that have led to irreversible harm or death.
Stressful work environment
A hospital ER is a very high-stress, volatile environment, and a fertile ground for medical mistakes.
People in unknown states of medical emergency can be wheeled through the door at any time, suddenly putting urgent demands on the nurses, doctors, and technicians who are on duty. Priorities must be constantly re-evaluated, as each successive medical emergency arrives. ER staff members must make quick decisions. Doctors and nurses who are new to working the ER can be prone to making mistakes under pressure, and the demanding nature of the job can result in oversights, neglect, misinterpretation of test results, confusion between different patients, and mix-ups between patient charts.
Types of Error
There's an enormous variety of possible mistakes and some would be:
- Medication errors
- Surgical mistakes
- Failure to obtain consent
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Inappropriate treatment
- Failure of sterile technique
- Inadequate patient monitoring
The possible results of such errors can scarcely be imagined. When a person is who is already in a health emergency is subjected to a wrong treatment, wrong medication, or a non-sterile wound dressing, the harm can lead to increased pain, worsening health, and even death.
If you are concerned that a loved one may not have been given proper care in the ER, the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. is ready with medical experts and investigators to explore your claim.
There is a statute of limitations, and much to be done before the lawsuit can be filed. Don't delay in contacting us, so that we can get started as soon as possible on gathering information.
Don't allow anyone in the emergency room to mistreat you. Contact Illinois medical malpractice lawyer Barry Doyle for your free legal consultation. No recovery, no fee.
