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Despite many recent advancements in medical science, victims of brain injuries still frequently fail to have their injuries properly diagnosed, especially when they go to the emergency room for treatment. Unfortunately, because most people go to the emergency room after being involved in an accident, an undiagnosed brain injury can be a serious issue for an individual, who may not see another doctor for a second opinion or follow-up treatment. This can lead to the worsening of a brain injury due to the lack of treatment.
Studies have found that as many as half of people who present at the emergency room with a concussion or mild brain injury do not have their injury properly diagnosed. Emergency room staff have difficulty properly identifying brain injuries because of:
Patients should always seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms of a traumatic brain injury following an accident, even if they have been to the emergency room and been given a clean bill of health. Examples of common symptoms of TBIs include:
Symptoms of a more serious TBI may include:
If an emergency room failed to diagnose a brain injury that you suffered due to negligent care, such as failing to perform a full physical, not ordering CT scans or MRIs or another laboratory testing, or not following up with you after your discharge to see if your symptoms have persisted or worsened, you may be entitled to recover compensation for the harm you have suffered due to emergency room malpractice. A medical malpractice claim may entitle you to compensation for:
Were you or a loved one injured due to ER malpractice in Pennsylvania? Then you need to talk to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible for guidance on how to proceed. The Pittsburgh ER malpractice attorneys at Matzus Law, LLC are prepared to assist you with your legal claim. We represent victims of negligent surgeons, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists throughout Pennsylvania, including Butler, Cranberry Township, Greensburg, and Washington. Call us today at (412) 206-5300 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation. Our main office is located at 310 Grant St., Suite 3210, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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