Greenville Emergency Room Error Attorney

If you go to the emergency room for medical care, you’re likely already in pain and dealing with a severe injury or illness. The last thing you need is an error by a doctor or other healthcare provider to make your situation worse.

Unfortunately, preventable emergency room errors happen alarmingly often in Greenville and South Carolina, more broadly, making things worse for patients and adding to their already significant financial burden.

The Greenville emergency room error attorneys at The Melonakos Law Firm can help you seek fair compensation for your  medical malpractice injuries. Our emergency room malpractice lawyers understand the minute details that make or break these cases and how to present a compelling argument for compensation.

We have the resources and resolve to investigate what happened to figure out who’s liable for your injuries, gather evidence to support your claim of ER malpractice, negotiate with the insurance companies to help you recover fair compensation, and take your case to trial if necessary. And you will not owe us any fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Call now or complete our contact form for a free consultation.

Our Greenville ER Malpractice Attorneys Are Ready to Help

ER malpractice cases in Greenville involve complex scientific and legal issues, so getting proper support for your claim is vital. The Melonakos Law Firm offers compassionate legal counsel and personalized attention to each client. Our lead attorney, Michael Melonakos, brings over a decade of experience, including time as an insurance defense attorney, providing valuable insight into how the other side operates. His experience has contributed to our track record of recovering more than $30 million in compensation for our clients.  

We maintain a smaller caseload to ensure direct communication and personalized attention, treating every client with the respect and compassion they deserve. Our commitment to thorough investigation and aggressive pursuit of fair settlements sets us apart in the field of medical malpractice law.

We’re proud of the positive feedback we’ve received from our satisfied clients. Here’s what one client said about their experience with our firm:

“The Melonakos Law Firm really helped when I really needed it the most. They took care of my family and myself. I wasn’t really sure, it being my first time filing a lawsuit, but they talked to me every chance they could with very informative information and also a smile. I appreciate everyone for staying in touch with me through the whole process. They make sure you are rightfully and respectfully taken care of. God bless!” – Zay

Common Types of Emergency Room Errors in Greenville, SC

ER malpractice in Greenville can happen in many ways, such as the following examples of common emergency room errors:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis – Failure to properly identify a medical condition, such as a heart attack or stroke, can lead to severe complications or death.
• Medication errors – Administering the wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or failing to check for drug allergies can cause adverse reactions or worsen a patient’s condition.
• Failure to order necessary tests – Neglecting to perform diagnostic tests, such as X-rays or blood work, can delay critical treatment for life-threatening conditions.
• Improper triage – Failing to prioritize patients with urgent medical needs can lead to severe health consequences for those requiring immediate attention.
• Surgical errors in emergency procedures – Mistakes during emergency surgeries, such as operating on the wrong site or leaving surgical instruments in the body, can result in catastrophic harm.
• Failure to monitor vital signs – Inadequate monitoring of a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, or oxygen levels may cause critical changes to go unnoticed, leading to additional injuries or other complications.
• Communication errors – Miscommunication among ER staff or between the ER team and the patient can lead to incorrect treatments or delays in care.

Who Could Be Liable for an ER Error in Greenville?

A successful ER malpractice claim in Greenville involves identifying the healthcare providers or other parties who caused the mistake, leading to the complications that injured you. The liable parties in an emergency room malpractice claim could include:

• Emergency room doctors – Physicians may be liable for ER malpractice if they misdiagnose conditions, fail to order necessary tests, or provide inappropriate treatments that harm a patient.
• Nurses – Nurses may be liable for errors such as improper administration of medications, failure to monitor vital signs, or neglecting to report significant changes in a patient’s condition.
• Hospital administration – The hospital may be liable for systemic issues, such as understaffing, lack of proper training, or faulty equipment contributing to ER errors.
• Specialists or consultants – If a specialist is called to assist and fails to provide adequate care or advice, they may be responsible for any resulting harm.
• Pharmacists – Errors in dispensing medication, including incorrect dosages or failing to catch dangerous drug interactions, can make pharmacists liable for emergency room malpractice.
• Medical device manufacturers – If faulty medical equipment contributes to an error, the manufacturer may be held liable for the resulting harm.

Legal Standards for Emergency Room Negligence

Like other medical malpractice cases, ER malpractice claims in Greenville involve meeting specific standards. To recover compensation for emergency room malpractice, you and your legal team must show that your doctor or someone else involved in your treatment violated the applicable medical standard of care. That means demonstrating that your medical provider failed to provide the level of treatment that a provider with similar training and experience would have given in that situation.

Our emergency room error lawyer can help you with other legal hurdles in ER malpractice cases. The first step is to submit a Notice of Intent to File Suit. The document outlines the alleged negligence and identifies the parties involved. The notice must include an affidavit from a qualified medical expert supporting the claim. 

After you submit the notice, both sides must participate in mandatory pre-suit mediation to attempt to resolve the case without court intervention. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case can proceed to court. 

Potential Compensation in an ER Medical Malpractice Cases in South Carolina

Unlike in most Greenville personal injury cases, South Carolina law limits certain types of compensation for medical malpractice cases, including ER malpractice claims. While there are no limits on compensation for your economic losses (medical bills and lost income, for example), state law limits compensation for your non-economic losses, such as your pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. 

The cap on compensation for non-economic losses in medical malpractice cases changes each year to account for inflation. The most recent information available from the state says you can receive up to $564,168 from an individual defendant in a malpractice claim. Working with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer from our law firm can give you a better chance of maximizing your potential compensation.

Contact The Melonakos Law Firm for a Free Consultation

Our emergency room error attorneys are committed to holding negligent doctors and other medical professionals accountable for mistakes that harm patients in the ER. Call The Melonakos Law Firm now or complete our contact form for a free case evaluation from a Greenville medical malpractice lawyer at our firm.