Veterans and military families rely on VA medical centers for emergency care when they need it most. Wrong diagnoses and delayed treatment in federal facilities can harm patients.
Studies show diagnostic errors happen in 5% of emergency department visits nationwide. Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor. This helps us spot violations of emergency medicine standards.
If emergency room negligence at a PA VA facility hurt you, you have rights under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Understanding these rights helps protect your family's future.
What Causes Emergency Room Errors at Pennsylvania Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Properly Triage Patients: Staff may miss critical conditions by not checking symptoms carefully. They might overlook heart attacks, strokes, or sepsis.
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Delayed or Missed Diagnosis: Doctors sometimes fail to order needed tests or misread results. This can miss serious conditions like blood clots or appendicitis.
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Medication Errors in Emergency Settings: Wrong medications or doses can harm patients. Staff must check for allergies and drug interactions.
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Inadequate Patient Monitoring: Not tracking vital signs or patient responses can miss dangerous changes in condition.
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Communication Failures Between Staff: Staff communication failures during shift changes can cause loss of important patient information.
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Premature Discharge from Emergency Department: Sending patients home too early can lead to serious problems or death.
Pennsylvania Facilities Where We Handle Emergency Room Errors Cases
We help clients harmed by emergency room mistakes at VA centers across Pennsylvania.
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Pittsburgh: Serves veterans in western Pennsylvania with complex emergency care needs.
Philadelphia VA Medical Center - Philadelphia: One of PA's largest VA facilities treating many veteran emergencies.
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center - Wilkes-Barre: Serves northeast PA veterans with emergency care needs.
Naval Support Activity Philadelphia - Philadelphia: Provides emergency care for military members and families.
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Warning Signs: Is Your Emergency Room Errors Medical Malpractice?
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You returned to the ER within three days with worse symptoms
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Staff didn't order standard tests for your symptoms
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A wrong diagnosis delayed your treatment
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Doctors didn't call specialists when needed
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You got wrong medications or doses
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Staff missed signs your condition was getting worse
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Later tests found serious problems the ER missed
Damages Available in Pennsylvania Emergency Room Errors Cases
Economic Damages
ER errors can cause major financial problems. Victims may get money for extra medical care and lost income.