Tulsa Emergency Room Error Attorneys

Over 40 Years of Helping Those Harmed by ER & Hospital Errors

When you or your loved one visits an emergency room, you trust the medical staff to act quickly, decisively, and correctly. Unfortunately, emergency rooms, while designed to provide urgent care, can sometimes fail patients due to overwork, understaffing, or negligence. These failures can result in life-altering injuries or even loss of life.

For over 40 years, we’ve been standing beside Tulsa residents who have suffered due to emergency room errors. Our law firm is committed to helping you seek justice and accountability. If you or a loved one has been harmed by an emergency room mistake, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Get the legal guidance you need after an ER error. Schedule your free consultation by calling (918) 265-1214 or contacting us online today. We’re ready to assist you.

Legal Advocacy for Patients Harmed by ER Mistakes

Emergency room errors can occur due to a variety of factors, from miscommunication to outright negligence. Our legal team is here to provide support and help you hold responsible parties accountable.

• Gathering Critical Evidence. Our attorneys carefully investigate your situation, collecting medical records, incident reports, and any relevant documentation. We consult with medical experts who can clarify the standard of care that should have been provided, helping us uncover where things went wrong.
• Handling Hospital & Insurance Companies. Dealing with hospital administrations and insurance adjusters can be daunting, especially when your health or that of a loved one is already at risk. We’ll take over these communications, ensuring your rights are protected, and that no detail is missed in negotiating your claim.
• Establishing Liability. Emergency room errors often involve multiple parties, from physicians and nurses to the hospitals themselves. Our team works diligently to determine who is at fault and holds the responsible parties accountable through a strong, evidence-based approach.
• Calculating Damages for Full Compensation. We take the time to evaluate both financial and personal losses tied to your case. This includes medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future costs for ongoing care or therapy. Our goal is to seek fair and comprehensive compensation on your behalf.
• Advocating for You at Every Step. Whether through settlement negotiations or taking your case to court, we stand ready to fight for justice. Our preparation ensures that your case is trial-ready if needed, giving you confidence in pursuing what’s right.

How We Prove Negligence in Emergency Room Error Cases

Emergency rooms are often high-pressure environments where crucial decisions are made in seconds. Unfortunately, this fast-paced nature can sometimes lead to mistakes. When these errors occur, proving negligence is essential to seeking justice and securing compensation. Not every mistake qualifies as negligence, so our task is to demonstrate that the emergency room staff failed to provide the standard of care that patients deserve. 

Here’s how we approach this process step by step.

• Step 1: Establishing Duty of Care. A doctor-patient relationship establishes a duty of care, meaning the medical provider was obligated to deliver treatment that aligns with accepted professional standards. By reviewing medical records and patient history, we verify that the facility and its staff were responsible for your care during your emergency room visit.
• Step 2: Identifying a Breach of Standard. A breach of standard occurs when a healthcare provider’s actions fall below what is reasonably expected of a competent professional under similar circumstances. To determine this, we examine the care you received against accepted medical practices. If the staff failed to respond appropriately or deviated from standard protocols, we begin building a case around these shortcomings.
• Step 3: Linking the Breach to Your Injury. Proving negligence is incomplete without demonstrating causation. We connect the dots between the mistake and the resulting harm, whether it’s a worsening condition, additional medical complications, or a significant financial loss.
• Step 4: Measuring the Impact of Harm. The final component in proving negligence is quantifying the damages you suffered. This may include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, mental anguish, and more. Comprehensive financial and emotional assessments ensure that every aspect of your suffering is considered.
• Step 5: Evidence Collection & Case Preparation. Our legal team thoroughly reviews your medical records, consults with independent experts to establish proper care standards, and gathers testimonials from witnesses or emergency room staff. We also investigate communication breakdowns within the facility, using this information to highlight procedural flaws or negligence. This comprehensive approach strengthens your case and enables us to advocate effectively on your behalf.

By following these steps, we create a clear narrative that illustrates how emergency room negligence caused your suffering.

What Damages CAN You BE Entitled to After an Emergency Room Error?

The aftermath of an injury caused by an emergency room mistake is both financially and emotionally draining. Our attorneys work with you to understand what damages you can recover.

Economic Damages - Economic damages aim to compensate for the measurable financial costs you’ve incurred, such as:

• Medical expenses, including future medical care if ongoing treatment is required.
• Lost wages or reduced earning capacity.
• Costs associated with necessary physical therapy, rehabilitation, or medication.

Non-Economic Damages - These damages address the profound personal impact of an emergency room error, including:

• Pain and suffering.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.
• Mental anguish and emotional distress.
• Loss of companionship in cases involving wrongful death. 

We Can Support You if You Were Injured During an Emergency Room Visit

Our Tulsa emergency room mistake attorneys frequently handle cases stemming from common errors such as:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis. A failure to recognize life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, or internal bleeding can result in avoidable suffering or death.
• Medication Errors. Administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosages, or drugs that interact harmfully with existing prescriptions are among the most frequent and preventable mistakes. 
• Treatment Delays. When emergency departments are overwhelmed, a delay in treatment may occur, worsening the condition of patients in need of immediate care. 
• Surgical Errors. Emergency procedures pose high risks, including performing surgery on the wrong patient, using unsterilized equipment, or leaving surgical tools inside the body.

Our law firm will work with you to capture the full scope of harm caused by these errors and fight to hold responsible parties accountable.

Brewster & De Angelis: Pursuing Justice for Those Injured by Medical Malpractice Since 1983

For over four decades, our law firm has been dedicated to advocating for people harmed by medical negligence, particularly errors occurring in emergency rooms. Since our founding, we’ve approached every case with compassion, understanding, and a clear sense of duty to help families move forward after wrongful injuries.

Why Tulsa Residents Trust Our Firm 

• Free Initial Consultations: Understanding your legal rights should never come at a cost.
• Bilingual Services: Communication is key. Our legal team is fluent in Spanish and English.
• Contingency Fee Basis: You won’t pay any legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
• Proven Results: Our firm has recovered over $10 million for medical malpractice victims.
• Prepared for Trial: Each case is prepared thoroughly for trial, ensuring that no corner is cut from your pursuit of justice. 

If you or your loved one was harmed by negligence in a Tulsa emergency room, we’re here to help you take the next step. Contact us online or call (918) 265-1214 for a free consultation, and let us provide the legal support you need.