Emergency Room Malpractice Lawyers

$68 MillionLargest Jury Verdict in Fresno County history for failure to comply with hospital standards for patient safety, leaving elderly man in permanent coma. Jury also awarded punitive damages.

$5.5 MillionSettlement for failure to diagnose acute blood loss after cancer surgery resulting in brain damage to physician

$7 MillionPlus Settlement: Negligent performance of intubation post-operatively, resulting in severe brain damage to minor child.

$10.8 MillionConfidential settlement for an adult who suffered catastrophic injury from a stroke

$22 MillionRobyn Frankel vs. Palo Alto Medical Foundation GroupJury verdict for paralysis caused to patient after an unnecessary procedure.

$4.25 MillionSettlement for failure to quickly respond to a minor plaintiff’s hyperthermia after surgery resulting in catastrophic injuries including brain damage

$4 MillionSettlement for failure to diagnose fetal distress resulting in minor plaintiff suffering from severe static encephalopathy

$5.5 MillionSettlement for failure to diagnose and treat kernicterus resulting in severe brain damage of child

California Emergency Room Malpractice Lawyers

Photo of an Ambulance rushing towards a hospital

Emergency rooms are the busiest and often most compact areas in hospitals. Doctors and medical professionals must be in constant communication, and any errors that occur can jeopardize a patient’s health and safety. If a medical professional has acted negligently when you were a patient in an emergency room and you have suffered a life-altering injury or loss, the lawyers at Mitchell Leeds, LLP will represent your interests.

Recognized as San Francisco’s premier medical malpractice law firm, our attorneys and legal team represent people in emergency room malpractice claims throughout California. We offer straightforward advice, committed representation and assertive advocacy for clients.

If you or someone you care about has suffered an injury due to negligence in an emergency room, the Mitchell Leeds, LLP can help. Call 415-692-7540 now for a free consultation. Serving the San Francisco Bay area.

Emergency Room Malpractice In California

Common emergency room errors can include:

Failure to diagnose

Cancer, stroke, brain aneurysm, heart attack

Failure to monitor a patient

Failure to order appropriate testing

Misdiagnosis

Medical malpractice claims are complicated on many different levels. Attorney Jeffrey S. Mitchell and our supporting legal team understand both the medical aspects and legal components of these claims, and understand how to anticipate challenges before they arise. We promote continuous communication with our clients and offer compassionate, assertive legal counsel.

A Reputable Team

Doctors and other medical staff who have acted negligently should be held accountable for their actions, and the legal team at Mitchell Leeds, LLP will take the initiative in representing you in your claim. At our firm we are solely focused on medical malpractice claims in California, and we are held in high regard by physicians and insurance professionals. We only represent people who have suffered from catastrophic injuries or have lost loved ones, and take a thorough and proactive approach to preparing claims.

Contact Mitchell Leeds, LLP

We welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your injury or loss. Please contact our Emergency Room Malpractice Lawyers by calling 877-637-1045 or by completing a short intake form. We do not charge for initial consultations and will set meetings convenient to your schedule. Located in San Francisco, we represent clients throughout California.