Q: Can I sue Allenmore Hospital Emergency Department for lying to me about my injuries?
May 26th I fell off a roof 9 feet, my head and the whole right side body all hit the ground, I had to drive myself the ER, during intake I had difficulty trying to convince them that I fell off a roof, they didn't believe me, after the 4th time of questioning and I wasn't changing my story, they took me in & got me a wheelchair. After the CT scans I was told I had no serious injuries, no broken or cracked bones, and I was concerned about my hip, so felt relieved about that however I was in so much pain from my ribs and again I was told I had no broken or cracked ribs. I've had broken ribs before and I know what they feel like and I kept feeling two broken, After 5 days I went another ER where I got another CT scan and was told I have two fractured ribs. My hip was injured & because they said I was ok, yet I have to use a walker or my crutches to walk. I have not been able to walk without them.
A: If you had additional damages because of their failure to diagnose and treat, you may have a case. Otherwise, any case would not likely be viable. Based on what you indicated, there would probably not be a case worth taking. But it is recommended you consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
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