Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

On Jan 19, 2010-I was rushed to the hospital complaing of chest pains, upper back pain, rapid heart rate, and 'not feeling right'. I was immediately put onto a EKG, had blood drawn for testing.

Upon ending of the blood and EKG, I was told my potassium was low and there were a couple of 'minor blips' on the EKG, and they felt I was having a panic attack. I was given a glass of apple juice with potassium added, and a 'calming' medication and sent home. I repeatedly told the Dr. I was not having a panic attack, as I knew the difference. Upon leaving, I continued to tell my ride that I 'didn't feel right' and my chest still hurt.

Two days later, the exact symptoms came back only more severe and I was by this time coughing up blood. I rushed myself to the ER believing I had pneumonia-based on the previous trip to the ER and no Xrays being performed. This time, and xray and then a CT scan was ordered (CT scan was after the xray showed no pneumonia, but there was as 'shadow' of something.

I was soon admitted to the hospital being diganosed with a pulminary embolism (blood clot) in my right lung. Was also told how close I had come to dying. I spent 5 days in the hospital undergoing blood thinning medications, and at a great expense as I had no insurance (I have the states insurance now).

Do I have a medical mal-practice suit based upon the first ER doctors lack of not listening to my complaints and not calling for an Xray or CT scan?

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