Delayed Treatment
When an individual goes to the hospital, he or she expects prompt treatment, especially when in the emergency room. Unfortunately, healthcare providers sometimes fail to give their patients proper medical attention in a timely matter. This can allow illnesses or injuries to progress, sometimes resulting in severe injuries or even fatal medical complications.
If you or someone you love was injured after receiving delayed treatment at a healthcare facility, you may have grounds for pursuing compensation. To learn more, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Causes of Delayed Treatment
Delayed treatment of minor conditions may not have lasting consequences, but in other circumstances, prompt treatment can make the difference between life and death. Depending on the severity of an ailment, an individual may require immediate attention. Unfortunately, he or she may not always receive this attention.
Delayed treatment may occur for a number of reasons. In most cases, it is a negligent action that could have easily been prevented. Reasons for delayed treatment include:
- An understaffed facility
- Negligence
- Misdiagnosis
Regardless of the reason, delayed treatment may have serious consequences for the patient. He or she may suffer further injury if the original ailment is not treated in a timely manner. In more severe cases, delayed treatment could even result in death.
Contact Us
Delayed treatment is never acceptable. If you or your loved one suffered an injury after receiving delayed treatment at a medical facility, let the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. fight for you. Contact us today at 215-238-1130.