VA medical centers are trusted by veterans and military families to provide life-saving emergency care. But errors at these facilities can cause serious harm.
Emergency room errors are common in medical malpractice cases. About 12% of emergency visits have diagnostic mistakes.
Our founding attorney has legal and medical expertise to apply to emergency room cases. We help veterans and families harmed by negligent emergency care.
File under the Federal Tort Claims Act if you faced emergency room errors at a VA facility. Get experienced help quickly to protect your rights.
What Causes Emergency Room Errors at North Carolina Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Properly Triage Patients: Staff must quickly assess and prioritize patients based on urgency. Delays can cause death.
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Misdiagnosis of Heart Attacks and Strokes: Doctors must spot common symptoms quickly. Missing these signs breaks care standards.
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Inadequate Monitoring of Vital Signs: Staff must watch unstable patients closely and respond to changes right away.
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Medication Errors in Emergency Settings: Staff must verify medications and doses. Wrong medications can harm patients.
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Failure to Order Appropriate Tests: Doctors must order needed tests based on symptoms. Skipping tests puts patients at risk.
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Premature Discharge: Before discharge, doctors must fully evaluate patients. Early release can lead to serious problems.
North Carolina Facilities Where We Handle Emergency Room Errors Cases
We help patients harmed at VA centers and military hospitals across North Carolina.
VA Medical Centers:
- Durham VA Medical Center, Durham - Serves central North Carolina veterans with complex emergency care.
- Asheville VA Medical Center, Asheville - Treats western North Carolina veterans needing emergency care.
Military Treatment Facilities:
- Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty (Fayetteville) - Serves Army personnel and families with acute care.
- Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville - Provides emergency care for Marines, sailors, and families.
View all North Carolina VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Emergency Room Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Long waits for serious symptoms like chest pain or breathing problems
- Quick discharge followed by return visit within 48 hours
- Missing obvious diagnostic tests for your symptoms
- Staff ignoring your symptoms or concerns
- Medication errors or missed allergy checks
- Poor monitoring of unstable patients
- Delayed diagnosis after multiple visits
- No specialist consults when needed
Damages Available in North Carolina Emergency Room Errors Cases
Economic Damages
Emergency room errors can cause lasting financial harm. Victims can claim costs for ongoing medical care and lost wages.
They may also seek birth injury claims and compensation for reduced earning ability.