Veterans and military families rely on VA medical centers for emergency care when they need it most. Emergency room errors at federal facilities can turn medical crises into tragedies.
Many medical malpractice claims involve emergency room errors. Studies show diagnostic errors happen in 12% of emergency visits. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor, helping us spot emergency care problems.
If VA or military hospital errors hurt you, the Federal Tort Claims Act protects your rights. Our firm understands military healthcare and federal law, and we help military families get justice.
What Causes Emergency Room Errors at California Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Properly Triage Patients: Staff may treat urgent cases as non-urgent, causing dangerous delays.
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Misdiagnosis of Heart Attacks and Strokes: Missing these conditions or misreading tests can cause lasting damage.
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Medication Errors in Emergency Settings: Wrong medicines or doses can cause bad reactions or failed treatments.
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Inadequate Communication During Shift Changes: Poor handoffs between staff can lead to missed symptoms and broken treatment plans.
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Failure to Order Appropriate Diagnostic Tests: Skipping needed tests can miss serious problems like bleeding or fractures.
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Premature Discharge from Emergency Department: Sending patients home too soon can cause problems if help isn't nearby.
California Facilities Where We Handle Emergency Room Errors Cases
We help clients hurt by emergency room errors at federal medical facilities across California.
Major California VA Medical Centers:
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - One of the nation's largest VA centers.
- VA San Diego Healthcare System - Serves many veterans with complex cases.
- San Francisco VA Medical Center - Treats veterans with detailed medical histories.
Military Treatment Facilities:
- Naval Medical Center San Diego - Serves active duty members and families.
View all California VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Emergency Room Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Your health got worse after leaving the ER
- Staff didn't run standard tests for your symptoms
- They missed a serious condition like heart attack or stroke
- ER medicine caused reactions they should have prevented
- Doctors dismissed your symptoms without proper checks
- They missed important test results
- You had problems they should have prevented
Damages Available in California Emergency Room Errors Cases
Economic Damages
ER errors can cost victims large sums over many years. Economic damages may include birth injuries medical costs from $50,000 to $1 million. These cover care, lost wages, and therapy.