Each year more than 100 million people find themselves in need of emergency health care. We count on hospitals, trauma centers and other emergent care providers to treat us quickly and effectively when we most need them. But according to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, the U.S. emergency medical system as a whole is overburdened and underfunded. Hospital emergency rooms often suffer from overcrowding, understaffing and a lack of needed equipment. Together these factors increase the likelihood that patients will suffer devastating medical negligence.

Emergency room errors may be attributed to causes ranging from failure to obtain a patient’s medical history, to ordering incorrect diagnostic tests, to failing to correctly interpret or follow up on test results. Similarly, physicians may neglect to conduct a thorough physical exam, recognize the symptoms of an illness or take patient history into account when making a diagnosis. Failing to consult a specialist or to monitor patients can also lead to poor outcomes and even death.

If you suspect that you or a loved has suffered harm as a result of a medical mistake, it is crucial to consult with a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated trial lawyers can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a medical malpractice attorney who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.