What if I signed a consent form at the ER — does that release the hospital?

What if I signed a consent form at the ER — does that release the hospital?

No. General consent forms signed upon admission to a hospital or ER acknowledge the patient’s consent to receive medical treatment. They do not — and legally cannot — release the hospital or its physicians from liability for negligence. If a hospital, insurer, or claims representative asks you to sign any release or waiver after a serious ER negligence incident, do not sign anything without first consulting our firm.