New York, NY personal injury attorney Michael Ronemus talks about the Brooklyn Hospital emergency room malpractice case that he’s handling. He describes a recent case involving a woman who went to a hospital in Brooklyn after experiencing severe abdominal pain for several days. Her daughter, a highly observant and proactive individual, brought her to the emergency room. Upon arrival, the patient was placed on a gurney in the hallway, where she remained unattended for approximately three hours.

Eventually, the daughter approached a staff member she believed to be a doctor, but who was in fact a physician’s assistant. A brief examination was conducted, and the staff suggested the patient might have a hernia causing her symptoms. She remained in the hallway for an additional six hours before a physician finally examined her. At that point, it became clear she was in extreme distress. A CT scan revealed a perforated intestine, and she tragically passed away in the hospital a few hours later.

He notes that the firm has recently filed a lawsuit in connection with this case. At this stage, no settlement discussions have occurred.