Veterans and military families deserve quick, skilled emergency care at Louisiana's VA and military hospitals. Emergency room errors at these facilities often cause injuries, disabilities, and deaths that are preventable.
Emergency room mistakes are dangerous because critically ill patients need immediate correct treatment. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor. This helps us spot when ER staff failed their duty of care.
If an ER error at a Louisiana VA or military facility hurt you, you can file under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The FTCA lets you sue the government for medical mistakes, but you must follow specific rules.
What Causes Emergency Room Errors at Louisiana Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Properly Triage Patients: Staff sometimes misrank how urgent cases are, leaving serious conditions untreated.
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Delayed Diagnosis of Heart Attack or Stroke: Doctors may miss clear warning signs or wait too long to run tests.
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Medication Errors in Emergency Settings: Wrong drugs or doses can cause severe reactions or death.
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Failure to Order Appropriate Tests: Not ordering needed scans or tests can leave serious problems hidden.
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Improper Discharge from Emergency Room: Sending patients home too early or without proper instructions may cause complications.
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Failure to Consult Specialists: Not calling experts when needed can worsen a patient's outcome.
Louisiana Facilities Where We Handle Emergency Room Errors Cases
We handle cases at federal medical facilities across Louisiana where high patient loads can lead to mistakes.
Major Louisiana VA and Military Facilities:
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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (New Orleans): Treats thousands of veterans yearly.
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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport): Serves North Louisiana veterans.
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Alexandria VA Medical Center: Provides emergency care for Central Louisiana veterans.
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Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans: Treats military members and their families.
View all Louisiana VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Emergency Room Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Your health got worse after being sent home without proper tests
- Staff missed clear signs of heart attack or stroke
- You got wrong medicines or had bad reactions
- Important tests were delayed or skipped
- You needed emergency surgery right after being sent home
- Doctors didn't call specialists when needed
- You had problems that proper ER care could have prevented
Damages Available in Louisiana Emergency Room Errors Cases
Economic Damages
ER errors can cause major financial losses Louisiana birth injury claims:
- Extra emergency medical costs from complications
- Rehabilitation expenses for therapy
- Long-term medical care for permanent disabilities
- Lost wages when injuries prevent work
- Medical equipment and home changes for disabled patients