The ESI Triage Level: A Critical Anchor for Medical Malpractice Causation

What is the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) in a legal context? In 2026, the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) remains the gold standard for hospital triage, utilized by approximately 94% of U.S. facilities. In medical malpractice litigation, the ESI level serves as the primary benchmark for causation arguments. It establishes the legal expectation for the speed of care […]