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Category: ER

August 4, 2023

Five Most Common Emergency Room Errors

Five Most Common Emergency Room Errors Emergency rooms are fast-paced and high-pressure environments where mistakes happen, regardless of how skilled or experienced the staff is or how reputable the hospital is. Regrettably, these mistakes often result in life-altering consequences such as severe injury or death. Below, Pegalis Law Group, LLC closely examines the five most …

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October 8, 2019

Birth Injuries & How They Affect New Mothers

Woman giving birth

Birth injuries are a particularly tragic type of medical malpractice. It’s devastating to learn that a child will have a lifelong disability before he or she has a chance to enjoy childhood. Sometimes, new mothers are also affected by injuries during labor and delivery, and these can be fatal. After a wrongful death, families need …

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January 19, 2019

Maternal Death: A Look at a Preventable Tragedy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 600 women die each year because of complications during pregnancy and delivery, and approximately half of those deaths are preventable. Factors such as unhealthy lifestyle choices and medical malpractice during prenatal care or during delivery can all put a mother’s life at risk. There are …

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September 24, 2018

Spotlight on Preventable Emergency Room Errors

Spotlight on Preventable Emergency Room Errors

When you go to the emergency room, it’s only natural to assume that you will be well taken care of by conscientious care providers. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen—and even experienced healthcare professionals can make them. In fact, emergency room errors are far more common than you might assume. These are some of the types of …

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February 28, 2015

Examining Common Emergency Room Mistakes

Emergency room errors are far more common than you might think. This type of medical malpractice may involve misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose. For example, X-rays may be misread. Medication errors are also common. An ER doctor may prescribe inappropriate medication or fail to give proper instructions regarding how to take medications. Other ways in …

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