Medical errors in VA and military emergency rooms can cause permanent disability or death for veterans and service members.
Emergency rooms have a 5-10% diagnostic error rate. Proper medical protocols could prevent many of these mistakes.
Our founding attorney is both a licensed lawyer and medical doctor, giving us unique insight into emergency medicine cases.
If VA or military hospital errors hurt you, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) protects your right to seek compensation.
What Causes Emergency Room Errors at Virginia Military & VA Hospitals?
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Failure to Obtain Complete Medical History: Staff may miss critical information about medications, allergies, or health conditions.
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Inadequate Physical Examination: Rushed exams can miss serious conditions like heart attacks, strokes, or internal bleeding.
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Delayed or Inappropriate Diagnostic Testing: Missing or misreading important tests can lead to wrong diagnoses.
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Improper Triage and Priority Assessment: Staff might treat less urgent cases first, which delays care for critical patients.
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Medication Errors and Dosage Mistakes: Wrong medications or doses can cause severe reactions or death.
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Failure to Consult Specialists: Not involving experts for complex cases can lead to poor care.
Virginia Facilities Where We Handle Emergency Room Errors Cases
We represent clients at these major federal medical facilities:
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Richmond VA Medical Center, Richmond: A major center serving thousands of veterans yearly.
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Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton: Serves Hampton Roads with routine and complex emergency care.
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth: Treats active duty personnel and military families.
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Joint Base Andrews Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, Maryland: Serves Northern Virginia military community.
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Warning Signs: Is Your Emergency Room Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Staff dismissed symptoms without proper testing
- No one reviewed your medical history before treatment
- You faced delays despite having serious symptoms
- Test results were misread or not shared quickly
- You were discharged without proper instructions
- Doctors failed to consult needed specialists
- You received wrong medications or doses
Damages Available in Virginia Emergency Room Errors Cases
Economic Damages
Emergency room errors can cause huge financial losses through medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages.
Non-Economic Damages
Emergency room errors also cause physical pain, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life.