Delayed Hospital & ER Treatment

Does it matter how many ER nurses are on duty when you need emergency treatment?

Yes, the number of nurses in an emergency room matter a great deal for patient safety. Nurses assess patients, provide necessary care, and monitor patients...

My treatment was delayed because of a nursing shift change. Could I have a medical malpractice case?

Yes, you could have a medical malpractice case if you can prove that: The nurses or hospital owed you a duty of care. The nurses...

How long do I have to file a lawsuit if a delay in medical treatment caused my injury?

Every state has a law known as a statute of limitations that specifies how much time an injured person has to file a lawsuit. Kentucky’s...

How can I afford an attorney after an emergency room delay-in-treatment injury?

If the emergency room’s delay in treating your medical condition caused you to suffer further injuries, you likely have additional medical costs to pay. You...

If I file a lawsuit for delay in treatment, will it impact my ability to get medical care?

Pursuing financial damages because a hospital made a mistake should have no bearing on your ability to get medical care now or in the future....

I was seen quickly when I got to the emergency room, but then I waited forever for treatment. Do I have a claim against the ER?

If you suffered an injury that would not have occurred but for the emergency room’s negligence, you could have a claim against the ER or...