A stroke is among the most urgent medical emergencies a person can face. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability. When doctors or hospitals fail to identify or respond quickly, the consequences can be catastrophic. If a medical professional’s delay caused preventable harm, you may have grounds for a delayed stroke diagnosis malpractice...
Continue ReadingA transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is often called a “mini-stroke.” Though symptoms may last only a few minutes, a TIA is a serious medical emergency. When a provider overlooks or misinterprets the signs, a patient can suffer a disabling or fatal stroke. If you or someone close to you was harmed after a misdiagnosed TIA, you may qualify...
Continue ReadingHeart attack misdiagnosis in women is far more common than many people realize, and the consequences can be devastating. While chest pain is the most well-known symptom of a heart attack, women often experience very different warning signs. Unfortunately, when those symptoms don’t fit the “classic” profile, medical providers may overlook them, misidentify the condition, or send the patient...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one suffered serious harm because a doctor failed to recognize the signs of a heart attack, you may be wondering what to do next. A delayed heart attack diagnosis can be devastating. The longer a heart attack goes untreated, the more likely it is to cause irreversible damage or even death. Legal options may...
Continue ReadingReceiving a cancer diagnosis is a terrifying experience; however, not receiving a timely diagnosis can be even scarier once the cancer is eventually discovered. Lymphoma, one of the most commonly misdiagnosed cancers, occurs in your blood and impacts your entire lymphatic system. It may be more challenging to treat when a doctor fails to diagnose lymphoma properly. If you...
Continue ReadingHeart attacks don’t always happen dramatically like they do on TV. For many patients, the signs are subtle, and too often, they’re missed by medical professionals. When a doctor fails to recognize a heart attack in time, the consequences can be devastating or fatal. If you or a loved one suffered serious harm because a provider missed heart attack...
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