Can Medical Malpractice Cause a Stroke?
Yes, medical malpractice can cause a stroke. Whether your healthcare professional did not take certain risk factors into account or prescribed you the wrong medication, they can be held liable in court. If you’ve been hurt by a doctor, our team could help you learn more about medical errors that can cause a stroke and how our skilled attorneys can help you get the settlement you deserve.
Unrecognized Risk Factors
If your medical professional failed to recognize and treat health conditions that led to your stroke, you could be eligible for compensation. The most common risk factors for a stroke that your doctor may not have adequately managed include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Atrial fibrillation
- Carotid artery disease
Without prompt intervention by your doctor, these disorders can significantly increase the danger of having a stroke. Our respected attorneys will help prove that with timely care, you may not have had a stroke at all.
Surgical Complications
Another common factor in stroke-related medical malpractice cases is improper procedures, particularly during heart surgery. There are several post-surgical conditions that could cause a stroke, like:
- Damaged arteries
- Blood clots
- Hyperfusion (an abnormal increase in blood flow to the brain)
Complications, like a stroke, that result in a loss of life’s pleasures can even arise once you’ve been released from the hospital. Don’t ignore any signs of poor health.
Medication Errors
Unfortunately, some physicians prescribe the wrong medication or set an incorrect dosage. These factors, plus interactions with your other prescriptions, can increase your chances of having a stroke. If this happens, you could have a strong medical malpractice lawsuit due to the doctor’s negligence.
Misdiagnosing the Condition
Another common cause of strokes is when your doctor doesn’t recognize the symptoms of a brain blood vessel incident and then misdiagnoses the condition. This is considered delayed treatment. While nothing can change what happened, filing a medical malpractice claim with the help of a winning attorney can help you financially recover after a stroke misdiagnosis.
Contact Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers today to discuss your case.
