Strokes
Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality in the United States. Medical care providers are trained to recognize the symptoms of stroke and act quickly to get patients the treatment they need to prevent devastating consequences.
If you or a loved one suffered a stroke and believe the doctors or hospitals that treated you mishandled the diagnosis or treatment, you need a lawyer who specializes in stroke cases.
Shamp Silk has handled multiple stroke-related medical malpractice cases, and our results, including a $75 million verdict in a stroke case, speak for themselves. We have the experience to understand not just the facts of your particular case but also the medical evidence that it will take to prove negligence in these cases in court. Insurance companies will have entire teams of specialized lawyers. You need experienced lawyers to go to battle for you.
Because of the rapid speed at which strokes can cause permanent neurological damage, medical professionals have a duty to promptly diagnose a stroke and begin treatment. Tragically, we represent many clients whose symptoms were ignored or their complaints dismissed. We have had cases where doctors and nurses missed critical signs and symptoms that a person was having a stroke and failed to diagnose the stroke in time to prevent permanent damage. We also have had cases where radiologists missed a blood clot on a scan. In addition, we have seen cases where the doctor accurately diagnosed the stroke, but the patient still did not receive the right treatment in a timely manner. Depending on the circumstances of your case, the individual medical professionals, the medical institution, or both may be liable for the harm you suffered as a result of their negligence, and may owe you compensation.
Strokes happen when either a blood clot prevents blood flow to a portion of the brain, or there is bleeding in the brain. Even in the most mild of cases, a stroke is an urgent medical emergency and requires immediate intervention. Due to their frequency and urgency, many hospitals will have a designated Stroke Unit, an area specifically for patients with stroke or at risk of stroke, with the medication, tools, and professionals on hand necessary to manage a stroke patient. Even so, strokes are consistently one of the top 5 causes of death in the United States. Accordingly, there is a large body of research on managing strokes, as well as established standards of care, diagnosis, and treatment. Because strokes are such a common and dangerous event, they are frequently the subject of medical malpractice suits. A stroke can cause catastrophic injury and death even when treated properly, so it’s important to understand your condition and advocate for yourself before, during, and after treatment.