Do I have a case against two ERs for misdiagnosing my injury?

Injured my ankle on July 4th. The ER said it was a bad sprain and maybe soft tissue damage around my ribs. They discharged me with no instructions and an ankle brace. Twelve days later, another ER confirms the sprain but doesn’t notice anything else. Turns out my ribs are popping, and I’m septic. After treatment, a foot doctor finds my ankle is dislocated, and now I need surgery. I may need toes fused, too. Is this medical malpractice?

That sounds like a potential case. If both ERs missed the severity, it could count as negligence. A medical malpractice attorney would be able to guide you.

Morgan said:
That sounds like a potential case. If both ERs missed the severity, it could count as negligence. A medical malpractice attorney would be able to guide you.

Agreed. Missing a dislocated ankle and infection like that isn’t standard care. A lawyer might see this as malpractice.

Morgan said:
That sounds like a potential case. If both ERs missed the severity, it could count as negligence. A medical malpractice attorney would be able to guide you.

Right. I think failing to notice sepsis and dislocation might be serious oversights.

For sure reach out to a medical malpractice attorney. They’ll ask for records and might get an expert to review them.

Adi said:
For sure reach out to a medical malpractice attorney. They’ll ask for records and might get an expert to review them.

Yeah, they’ll need those ER records and your doctor’s notes. Having everything documented will help.

Adi said:
For sure reach out to a medical malpractice attorney. They’ll ask for records and might get an expert to review them.

Sounds like you’ve got everything you need. Now it’s just about finding the right attorney.

The fact that you went to two ERs and neither caught the dislocation could strengthen your case. A lot of times, it’s about proving they didn’t meet standard care.

SAGE said:
The fact that you went to two ERs and neither caught the dislocation could strengthen your case. A lot of times, it’s about proving they didn’t meet standard care.

Exactly. If they missed symptoms both times, it’s not what you’d expect from an ER visit.

SAGE said:
The fact that you went to two ERs and neither caught the dislocation could strengthen your case. A lot of times, it’s about proving they didn’t meet standard care.

Plus, if sepsis wasn’t caught, that’s definitely something to bring up with a lawyer.

Gathering your records is smart. A medical malpractice lawyer will know what to look for and can tell if you have a strong case.

Peyton said:
Gathering your records is smart. A medical malpractice lawyer will know what to look for and can tell if you have a strong case.

Agreed, especially if there’s documentation of what should’ve been done. Sounds like you’re prepared.

Peyton said:
Gathering your records is smart. A medical malpractice lawyer will know what to look for and can tell if you have a strong case.

Exactly. Those records are key, and a lawyer can guide you through how to use them.

Check with your local bar association for a referral. They can connect you to someone experienced in medical malpractice.

Bex said:
Check with your local bar association for a referral. They can connect you to someone experienced in medical malpractice.

Yeah, they’re a good resource if you’re not sure where to start.

Bex said:
Check with your local bar association for a referral. They can connect you to someone experienced in medical malpractice.

For sure. They can help you find someone local who deals with cases like this.