New Jersey Stroke Misdiagnosis Attorney
When a stroke is missed, misinterpreted or misdiagnosed, the outcome can be deadly. Families can be left with numerous questions about the level of medical care the patient received and whether a different outcome would have occurred with proper treatment and attention.
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., we are passionate about bringing negligent physicians, hospitals and emergency rooms to justice. Our New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers can help you initiate a claim and hold someone accountable for you or a loved one’s harmful stroke misdiagnosis.
Discuss your specific case today with a knowledgeable and experienced malpractice attorney near you. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
Reasons to Hire Us for Your Stroke Misdiagnosis Case in New Jersey
- We have more than 90 years of combined experience in medical malpractice law.
- Our aggressive litigators can take on health care providers at trial, if necessary.
- We handle stroke misdiagnosis claims in New Jersey on a contingency fee basis (no fees unless we win).
- Our law firm has collected millions of dollars in settlements for clients.
- We will always put you first as our client. Your goals will be our goals.
What Can a Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawyer Do for You?
If a health care provider did not meet the expected standard of care when looking for the warning signs and risk factors that often precede a stroke, prescribing the proper stroke medications, or detecting signs that a stroke or ministroke has occurred, this is known as medical malpractice.
In this scenario, it is critical that you reach out to a malpractice lawyer in New Jersey as soon as possible to discuss a possible claim. A personal injury lawyer can thoroughly investigate the doctor or medical center, search for evidence of malpractice, hire medical specialists such as vascular neurologists, and take care of settlement negotiations to fight for maximum recovery for you.
How Medical Malpractice Can Lead to a Stroke Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose
New Jersey law requires doctors to assess patients thoroughly and correctly according to the medical industry’s standards of care. If a patient is presenting signs or symptoms of a stroke, such as dizziness or headache, the physician has a responsibility to perform the proper testing and exams to promptly diagnose a stroke. This may include neurological tests and brain imaging scans.
Negligent acts such as dismissing patient symptoms, failing to order the appropriate tests, misinterpreting test results, and ignoring risk factors could lead to a stroke misdiagnosis. A stroke may be mistaken for a non-emergency medical condition, such as migraine, vertigo, panic attack or metabolic condition, meaning the patient will not receive the stroke medication or treatment he or she needs to prevent further damage. If you or a loved one received a diagnosis error in New Jersey, our attorneys are available for free consultations to review your options.
New Jersey’s Medical Malpractice Laws
To have a successful case against a health care provider for failing to diagnose your stroke in New Jersey, you generally must have evidence establishing that the provider violated the standard of care and that you suffer damages as a result. You must also file your claim within New Jersey’s time limit or statute of limitations, which is two years from the date of the malpractice act.
Was Your Stroke Misdiagnosed or Missed? Contact Us for a Free Medical Malpractice Case Review in New Jersey
Stroke misdiagnosis is an extremely dangerous type of medical malpractice that can put a patient at risk of suffering a second stroke with catastrophic consequences. At the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Hasson, P.C., we help patients and families in New Jersey seek answers, justice and maximum compensation for harmful diagnostic errors that occur due to medical negligence.
Find out how our legal team can help you. Contact us for a free initial consultation at our local law office.