What to Do if You Were Harmed by ER Negligence

No one expects to walk into the emergency room and leave worse off than when they arrived. But ERs are fast-paced, high-pressure environments, and sometimes serious mistakes happen. When those mistakes involve misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, or premature discharge, the results can be life-changing.

Our attorneys at Johnson & Biscone in Oklahoma City have handled medical negligence cases for decades. We know how to step in when emergency room care falls short. If you’re hurting and believe an emergency room visit caused more harm than help, it’s important to know what to do next. 

Recognizing Emergency Room Mistakes

It isn’t always obvious that something went wrong during your ER visit. Maybe you were sent home after a quick exam. Maybe a test was skipped, or a nurse brushed off your symptoms. These oversights can lead to worsening conditions, infections, or missed diagnoses.

Common signs of ER negligence include:

• Delayed diagnosis or treatment, especially for time-sensitive conditions 
• Misdiagnosing serious issues like heart attacks or strokes
• Failing to order appropriate tests or imaging 
• Discharging a patient too early when monitoring was still needed 
• Poor communication between ER staff or with the patient 

Steps You Can Take After a Harmful ER Visit

If you suspect the ER made a serious mistake, taking the right steps early can protect both your health and your legal rights. Seek follow-up care with your doctor or a specialist, even if the ER told you everything looked fine. Keep copies of your medical records, test results, and any notes about new or worsening symptoms.

Next, document everything you remember about your ER visit: dates, times, names of staff members, what was said, and what was or wasn’t done. These details can be crucial later.

Avoid calling the hospital to argue or complain — let an attorney handle that for you. Hospitals have legal teams protecting their interests. You deserve someone to protect yours.

Get Legal Help From Experienced Attorneys in Oklahoma City

Johnson & Biscone has been handling personal injury and medical negligence cases across Oklahoma for over 40 years. Our attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined experience, and when you contact us, you speak with an actual lawyer every time.

We’ll listen to your story, help you understand your options, and work to hold negligent providers accountable.

If you think ER negligence played a role in your injury, call Johnson & Biscone at 405-232-6490 for a free case review.