When it comes to growing trends among the public, one of the most distressing is the discharge of seemingly “stable” patients from emergency room care too quickly. Before their symptoms and problems can be adequately...
In an emergency room, diagnostic tests can determine the course of treatment for a patient. When a patient is in pain, the chaotic environment of an emergency room may lead physicians to base future care on a single test....
Mar 17 2026
Emergency Room Negligence
Why Overnight ER Visits Are More Dangerous Than Patients Realize
When a medical emergency occurs, surgery may be recommended for an ailing patient. When that surgery takes place on a weekend, there is an increased risk of harm. Why is this? Simply put, for most hospitals, the quality of...
Mar 10 2026
Emergency Room Negligence
ER Waiting Isn’t the Problem — What Happens After You’re Roomed Is
When seeking hospital care, patients place a certain amount of trust in the providers they encounter to deliver professional, competent medical services. Hospital negligence is an increasingly common cause of injury and...
When heading to the emergency room with a loved one, your top priority is to receive care as soon as possible. Eventually, your relative receives attention from a group of doctors and nurses. However, the wait seemed to last...
What happens when a doctor or nurse recommends a test for a patient, but never explains the results? In West Virginia, patients who suffer medical consequences due to a lack of follow-through by their treating providers have...
In a surgical malpractice case, documentation is key to successfully proving a claim. To prove that a surgeon, hospital, or medical staff member was negligent in performing their duties, it is not enough to provide proof that...
When a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, fails to follow up after an initial diagnosis, it is known as medical negligence. The failure to act as a reasonable doctor would in that situation puts a doctor in a position of...
When a patient is placed in observation status, he or she should be continually monitored. Hospitals have specific protocols and procedures that their staff must follow to best ensure patient safety and comfort. A nurse,...
A common type of medical malpractice is the failure to diagnose a condition by a physician or other medical provider. Proving a missed diagnosis is challenging, often requiring an injured party to conduct an in-depth...