Emergency medical problems are often misdiagnosed in doctors’ offices, and emergency rooms. Doctors may be inadequately trained, or may fail to appreciate the seriousness of their patients’ problems. Sometimes, patients with serious medical problems may not be seen by doctors at all, but only by nurses or assistants. Cases of doctor errors and hospital errors in emergency care handled by McCarthy Fingar partner, Joseph J. Brophy, include:
Failure to recognize serious illnesses such as heart attacks, strokes, aneurysms or meningitis.
Improper treatment of heart attacks or strokes, resulting in death or serious disability.
Failure to diagnose and properly treat injuries. In extreme cases, injured patients may be sent home and later die or become paralyzed due to brain injuries or spinal cord injuries.
Discharging patients in active labor, or who have unstabilized emergency medical conditions, in violation of Federal law.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. If you think you may require the assistance of McCarthy Fingar's Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury group, contact Joseph J. Brophy by email (jbrophy@mccarthyfingar.com) or by phone (914-385-1021) with any question you may have.
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