Timely and accurate stroke care is critical for the health and safety of patients. If an Adventist Health Systems facility failed to promptly diagnose or properly treat a stroke, resulting in preventable brain damage or a worsened outcome, you may have legal options. An experienced tPA stroke lawyer can help individuals and families affected by stroke-related medical negligence seek accountability and fair compensation for their injuries and losses.
Stroke Care Standards And Potential Lapses
Healthcare providers are expected to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and act swiftly to provide the proper care. FAilure to provide adequate care can constitute negligence, potentially opening the avenue for a medical malpractice claim. Potential negligence regarding stroke care includes:
- Failure to Recognize Stroke Symptoms: Dismissing clear indicators of a stroke.
- Delayed Brain Imaging: Not ordering or performing CT or MRI scans in a timely manner at an Adventist Health Systems facility.
- Failure to Administer tPA (Clot-Buster) or Other Interventions: Missing the critical treatment window due to delays or oversight by Adventist Health Systems providers.
- Misinterpretation of Test Results related to stroke diagnosis.
- Inadequate Post-Stroke Care or Rehabilitation Referrals by Adventist Health Systems staff.
Consequences Of Stroke Malpractice
Delayed or improper stroke treatment at an Adventist Health Systems hospital can lead to serious consequences such as permanent paralysis, speech difficulties, cognitive impairments, or even death. Additionally, errors in stroke treatment often lead to the need for further procedures and medical care which can be both time-consuming and costly for victims. You should not have to bear the financial burden for a mistake made in your care. Attorneys such as our colleagues at Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. understand the profound impact these outcomes have on families.
Investigating Stroke Claims
Proving stroke malpractice involves a detailed analysis of the care provided, compiling a record of the injuries and consequences suffered as a result of the malpractice, and consulting with medical professionals and specialists. While it can be a difficult task, an experienced attorney understands the standard that medical professionals are held to and how to build a case that displays how that standard was not met during your treatment.
- Obtain and Meticulously Review Medical Records from Adventist Health Systems, focusing on the timeline of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as any complications and further medical issues that arose as the result of negligence.
- Consult with Neurological and Emergency Medicine Specialists to determine if Adventist Health Systems’ providers met the standard of care.
- Establish Causation: Linking any negligent act or omission by Adventist Health Systems staff directly to the patient’s worsened outcome.
- Pursue Fair Compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation, and other applicable damages.
Contact An Attorney Today
If you believe medical negligence in stroke care at an Adventist Health Systems facility has caused you harm, contact an experienced attorney today to receive the representation that you deserve. Medical negligence cases can be difficult and frustrating to pursue on your own, but with a dedicated attorney on your side, you can pursue a claim with confidence and clarity.