Timely and accurate stroke care is vital. If an Ascension Health facility failed to promptly diagnose or properly treat a stroke, leading to preventable brain damage or a worsened outcome, you may have legal options.
The consequences of a misdiagnosed or mistreated stroke can be severe, and you should not have to suffer the physical and financial burdens of a healthcare professional’s mistake or negligence. An experienced stroke misdiagnosis lawyer can help you pursue the justice and compensation that you deserve as you seek to recover from experiencing malpractice at an Ascension Health facility.
Stroke Care Standards
Recognizing stroke symptoms and acting swiftly is crucial. If a healthcare provider at an Ascension Health facility fails to diagnose or properly treat your stroke, you may have a malpractice case. Negligence by Ascension Health staff in stroke care can include:
- Failure to Recognize Stroke Symptoms or dismissing them without proper due diligence or treatment.
- Delayed Brain Imaging (CT/MRI) at an Ascension Health facility.
- Failure to Administer tPA (Clot-Buster) or other critical interventions within the proper timeframe.
- Misinterpretation of Test Results by Ascension Health personnel.
- Inadequate Post-Stroke Care or Rehabilitation Planning.
If you have suffered from mistreatment in a form listed above or in some other manner, contact an attorney today.
Consequences Of Stroke Misdiagnosis
Attorneys such as our colleagues at Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. know that delayed or improper stroke treatment at an Ascension Health hospital can result in permanent paralysis, speech difficulties, cognitive impairments, or even death. The impact can be devastating for victims both physically and financially, and it is important to begin the process of filing a claim and pursuing recovery as soon as possible.
Proving A Stroke Misdiagnosis
Proving stroke malpractice involves a detailed analysis, a thorough investigation, and strong evidence. An attorney will investigate your treatment and injuries, gather proof of negligence, and help you build a strong case in your favor. Your lawyer will:
- Obtain and Meticulously Review Medical Records from Ascension Health.
- Consult with Neurological and Emergency Medicine Experts.
- Establish Causation: Linking negligence by Ascension Health staff to the patient’s worsened outcome.
- Pursue Fair compensation for all related damages.
An attorney will also handle all negotiations with the insurance company on your behalf, aggressively pursuing the full and fair amount of compensation that you deserve. This compensation is designed to offset your losses and typically covers costs such as medical bills and expenses, rehabilitation and therapy, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Contact A Lawyer Today
If you believe medical negligence in stroke care at an Ascension Health facility caused harm, contact an attorney today. While the path forward after experiencing negligent stroke care may seem difficult, with professional legal assistance on your side, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Your lawyer will fight for your financial recovery so that you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery. Contact an attorney today to discuss your stroke misdiagnosis case and how they may be able to help you.