Pittsburgh
Emergency Room Error Attorney

You went to the emergency room for help. Something went wrong. Now you are dealing with more pain, more medical bills, and more questions than you had before.

At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., our attorneys have been handling medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania since 1981. We have recovered over $250 million for injured clients across Western Pennsylvania.

If you or someone you love was harmed by an emergency room mistake in Pittsburgh or Allegheny County, contact us or call us today for a free consultation at (412) 471-8500. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

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Who Is Liable if I Was Harmed by an Emergency Room Error?

An emergency room error occurs when a hospital or medical provider fails to meet the required standard of care and a patient is harmed as a result. A busy ER is not an excuse — hospitals and their staff are held to a legal standard regardless of how crowded or chaotic the environment is.

Who Are The Liable Parties?

The treating physician, nursing staff, consulting specialists, and the hospital itself can each share liability.

Common errors include missing a heart attack or stroke, failing to order appropriate tests, misreading imaging results, medication errors, premature discharge, and delayed diagnosis of internal bleeding, appendicitis, or sepsis.

Pennsylvania law and ER malpractice victims

Pennsylvania law allows ER malpractice victims to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent disability.

In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may also have a separate claim.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you call. That’s our job. Reach Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. at (412) 471-8500 for a free consultation.

What Are My Rights After an Emergency Room Error?

Pennsylvania law gives you the right to hold a negligent emergency room provider accountable when their failure to meet the required standard of care causes you harm. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses resulting from the error.

Don't let the filing deadline sneak up on you

Under 42 Pa. C.S. Section 5524, you generally have two years from the date of injury or discovery to file. Limited exceptions exist, but don’t assume they apply to you.

Contact an attorney as soon as possible. Call (412) 471-8500 for a free consultation today.

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There's a procedural step most people don't know about

Under Rule of Civil Procedure 1042.3, a licensed medical professional must confirm in writing that your care fell below the accepted standard within 60 days of filing your malpractice complaint. Miss that window and your case can be dismissed. We handle this from the start.

Being partly responsible doesn't end your case

Under 42 Pa. C.S. Section 7102, you can still recover damages as long as your share of fault stays below 51%. Your award is reduced proportionally, making early evidence preservation critical.

We know exactly where to file and how to win

Most Pittsburgh ER malpractice cases are heard in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Our attorneys know its procedures and what it takes to win before a Pittsburgh jury.

How We Fight For Your Emergency Room Error Claim

ER malpractice cases move quickly and require immediate action.

Here’s how our team gets to work:

  • Step 1: Your First Call Is Free – Phone us at (412) 471-8500 or send a message through our contact form. We’ll walk through what happened, give you straight answers, and help you understand your options before you make any decisions.
  • Step 2: We Gather the Full Picture – Hospital records, triage logs, imaging results, medication orders, and staff notes all matter. We collect everything related to your care and work with qualified medical professionals to determine precisely where the standard of care broke down.
  • Step 3: We Investigate Everyone Involved – ER errors often involve more than one provider. We look at the treating physician, nursing staff, on-call specialists, and the hospital’s own policies and procedures, leaving no potential source of liability unexplored.
  • Step 4: The Hospital Won’t Catch You Off Guard – Risk management teams act fast after a malpractice claim. The moment you retain us, we step in front of every communication. No statements, no negotiations, nothing without our involvement.
  • Step 5: From Demand Letter to Verdict if Necessary – We pursue the strongest available outcome — whether that’s a negotiated settlement or a jury verdict. Our trial attorneys have spent decades in Pennsylvania courtrooms and know how to see a case through to the end.
  • Step 6: Contingency Fee, You Pay Nothing Upfront – Our fee comes from the recovery and nothing else. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.
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Why Choose The Emergency Room Error Attorneys at OMP

Emergency rooms are required to meet a standard of care, and when they don’t, the attorneys at Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. know how to prove it.

We’ve been representing seriously injured patients and their families across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania for over 40 years, taking on hospitals, healthcare systems, and their insurers on behalf of people who deserved better care.

You’ll work directly with an attorney from start to finish, no handoffs, no case managers.

There are no upfront costs and no legal fees unless we recover for you. Contact us or call (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation.

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I highly recommend Mike Murphy and John Perkosky. They kept us informed every step of the way. Both are incredibly caring and were readily available to answer any questions we had. I felt completely confident in their abilities and am extremely grateful for all that they did. Mike and John fought hard to get us the best possible outcome for our case.

– Cheryl G.
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I had such a great experience working with attorney Ben Gobel. His expertise and professionalism was evident throughout my case. He truly worked hard to bring me the best results. I highly recommend Ben for any personal injury issues.

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Attorney Ben Gobel was fantastic. He was accessible and spent a lot of time reviewing my case with me, providing me with all of my options, possible outcomes and his recommendations. I had many questions and he answered every one of them thoroughly. Ultimately, I felt heard and had a better than anticipated outcome to my case!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburgh Emergency Room Error Claims

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Yes, in many cases you can. If a hospital or ER physician failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure caused you harm, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim under Pennsylvania law. The best way to find out is to speak with an attorney. You do not need to have everything sorted out before you call. That is what we are here for.

In most cases, Pennsylvania law gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a claim under 42 Pa. C.S. Section 5524. Waiting too long can permanently bar your right to recover. If you are unsure where you stand, contact our office as soon as possible.

ER negligence occurs when a hospital or provider fails to deliver the level of care a reasonably competent provider would have delivered under similar circumstances, and that failure causes injury. Examples include misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, medication errors, and premature discharge. Each case turns on its specific facts.

Proving an ER error requires showing that the provider’s care fell below the accepted medical standard and that this directly caused your injury. This typically requires medical records, expert medical witness testimony, triage logs, and other documentation. Our firm handles all of this on your behalf.

If a family member died as a result of emergency room negligence, surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim in Pennsylvania. These cases are handled with the seriousness and care they deserve. Call us to discuss your situation at no cost and no obligation.

Nothing upfront. We handle emergency room error cases on a contingency fee basis. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. If we do not obtain a recovery for you, you owe us nothing. We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation.

Contact Our Pittsburgh Emergency Room Error Attorneys Today

Mistakes in the emergency room can have serious consequences when patients need fast, accurate care.

Our attorneys can investigate whether medical staff failed to diagnose a condition, ordered the wrong tests, delayed treatment, administered improper medication, or made other preventable errors that caused additional harm.

Contact us today at (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (412) 471-8500 today for a free case evaluation.

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