Brooklyn Stroke Attorneys
According to the
American Stroke
Association,
stroke is the number
third highest cause
of death in the
United States, as
well as a leading
cause of serious,
long-term
disability.
Although medical
professionals have
years of experience
and training, their
human limitations
mean that errors are
always possible --
and sometimes they
fail to properly
diagnose the
symptoms of a
stroke.
A missed diagnosis
of a stroke is a
form of medical
malpractice. If you
or someone you love
has suffered as the
result of a medical
professional’s
failure to diagnose
a stroke, please
contact the Brooklyn
stroke lawyers
at Schwartzapfel
Truhowsky Marcus
P.C. to discuss your
case. Contact
us at 1.800.966.4999
or via our
online contact form.
We will help you
determine your best
options.
Failed Stroke Diagnosis
The most common type of stroke occurs when fatty deposits build up inside the arteries that supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood. When these arteries are narrowed or blocked, the lack of oxygen-rich blood results in an ischemic stroke.
A second type of stroke, known as a hemorrhagic stroke, can occur when a weakened vessel ruptures and bleeds into the brain. Without quick treatment, a stroke can lead to serious brain and nerve damage, and even death.
The warning signs of stroke include:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body;
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding;
- Sudden trouble seeing from one or both eyes;
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination;
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
A patient who visits a doctor with any of these symptoms should be subjected to certain diagnostic tests in order to confirm or rule out the possibility of a stroke. There are several tests that can be performed to review how a person’s brain looks, works, and gets its blood supply including CT scans, MRIs, electroencephalograms, evoked responses, B-mode images, Doppler ultrasounds, duplex scans, and angiographies. When a doctor fails to conduct these tests or misreads the test results, a stroke can go undetected and result in permanent disability or death.
The sooner a stroke is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin. There are drugs available that can break up a clot, restoring blood flow and averting serious damage. When a doctor or emergency room personnel miss the signs of stroke, they can be held accountable for the damage done because the failure to recognize and diagnose a stroke is medical negligence.
If you have been the victim of medical misdiagnosis, you may have a medical malpractice claim. In order to recover the damages to which you are entitled, it is important to work with skilled attorneys during this challenging time. As you fight for your health, the experienced attorneys of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C. will fight to help you obtain the money you need for your medical care.
The effects of a stroke can be minimized with timely diagnosis and treatment. Our knowledgeable stroke lawyers can help if you or a loved one was hurt by a doctor’s failure to diagnose a stroke. We will not collect a fee unless you are successful in your case. Please contact us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out our online contact form for a free case evaluation. Let us concentrate on your legal case while you concentrate on your health.
