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Emergency Room Negligence & Excessive Wait Times
With a medical emergency, every second
counts. The sooner a patient suffering from a serious injury or malady
such as brain injury or a heart attack is treated, the less likely the
patient is to suffer from lasting effects. When treatment is delayed,
the chances of permanent injury or death rise dramatically. On top of
the pain and suffering a patient and their family may experience, living
with a serious condition such as heart or brain damage is costly due to
surgery, lifestyle changes, loss of wages, medicine, and installation
and upkeep of medical devices.
A recent study by researchers at the
Harvard Medical Institute found that the amount of time spent in the
emergency room has grown by an astonishing rate. In 1997, the average
wait time for a patient was 22 minutes; in 2004, half of all emergency
room patients waited 30 minutes or more to be examined by a doctor,
according to the study.
Even more shocking, the wait time for
serious emergencies has also increased. In 1997, the average wait time
for a patient suffering from a heart attack was eight minutes; in 2006,
the average time was 22 minutes. Most other serious health problems have
been forced to wait an average of 15 minutes or more.
Modern medicine can perform wonders, and
our healthcare research & technology systems are developing new
treatments all the time. It is a tragedy that while physician training
and available therapies are more advanced than ever, medical emergencies
as time-sensitive as heart attacks are being forced to wait to receive
treatment. This costs lives.
Recognized among the most distinguished
law firms in the United States in the Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register
of Pre-eminent Lawyers, Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC has won
record-breaking verdicts and settlements through its aggressive advocacy
on behalf of patients seriously injured or killed due to medical
negligence.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury
or death due to emergency room malpractice, you may have a claim for
compensation. We understand that financial compensation cannot undo a
wrong, but it can help your family cope with mounting medical bills,
loss of income and any future medical needs.
We strive to achieve the highest standard
of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork
and the use of our considerable resources and experience. For a free
claim evaluation, contact the MEDLAW Legal Team of Janet, Jenner &
Suggs, LLC toll free at 1-888-4-MED-LAW.
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