Strokes are serious medical events, but with quick medical attention, patients may be able to make a full recovery. However, if a provider fails to diagnose the stroke, patients can face permanent disability or even death. Provider errors have serious consequences, and our Orlando stroke misdiagnosis attorneys are here to help you seek justice for their negligence.
For over 45 years, Freidin Brown, P.A. has fought tirelessly for victims of medical malpractice. We’ve seen firsthand just how devastating provider negligence can be, and we’re determined to help people hold hospitals and providers accountable. If you suspect your misdiagnosed stroke, or the misdiagnosed stroke of a loved one, was caused by negligence, call us now. We offer free consultations, 24/7. Find out how our Orlando medical malpractice lawyers can help you today.
Doctors and Other Providers Should Recognize Stroke Symptoms
Time is of the essence with strokes, as strokes cut off oxygen supply to the brain and damage or kill brain cells. Stroke patients only have a few hours to receive treatment, but the sooner they can get medical attention, the better. Symptoms of a stroke include:
- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- Headaches
- Vision issues, like blurred or double vision, or even blackened vision
- Severe headache
- Trouble walking
- Weakness or paralysis in the body or face, especially on one side of the body
Sometimes, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals do not recognize the signs of a stroke. The symptoms of this condition may look like other conditions, which can contribute to delays in care. Sometimes, providers do not consider a stroke a possibility if they think a patient is a low risk for this condition. For example:
- They may think you are too young to have a stroke, and that your symptoms are for another issue.
- Providers may think you are suffering from benign vertigo, which can mimic the symptoms of a stroke.
Stroke Misdiagnosis Could Be a Sign of Negligence
You or a loved one likely noticed these symptoms and called for emergency medical care or reported symptoms to a provider. It’s up to your provider to recognize these symptoms, diagnose the issue, and begin treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately, careless medical attention could mean a stroke goes undiagnosed or diagnosed too long after the incident.
Here are just a few scenarios that could result in the misdiagnosis of stroke:
- Delays or refusals to admit patients into the ER
- Misread tests results
- Refusals to order proper tests
- Improper treatments
- Early discharges from the hospital
- Failure to perform a full neurological assessment
Our team can thoroughly investigate the provider’s actions and determine if they meet the standard of care for their profession. We will work with our network of medical experts to determine if the provider’s actions were reasonable based on the information and circumstances and if their actions are the direct cause of your harm.
Proving stroke malpractice in Florida is an incredibly complex task, but our Orlando lawyers are ready to get to work on your behalf.
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Do I Need a Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawyer to Represent My Case?
Our Orlando personal injury lawyers deal with many types of malpractice claims every day—we know just how nuanced these cases can be. Our firm is prepared to handle everything on your behalf, including:
- Evidence collection
- Witness and expert interviews
- Deadline management
- State pretrial requirements
- Insurance communications
- Settlement negotiations
- Trial representation
Many firms state they handle medical malpractice but are not actually prepared to navigate difficult claims, nor do they have the extensive network of resources to support a case. This can leave victims without satisfactory results and no other options to explore. Here at Freidin Brown, P.A., our lawyers have over 100 years of combined legal experience, and we use this experience to get results.
Our Trial Attorneys Have Won Millions
Hospitals, providers, and their insurance companies are not eager to pay victims what they are owed. They may try to offer lowball settlements or refuse to admit fault. These factors can make it very intimidating to seek damages, but Freidin Brown, P.A. is ready to hold these parties accountable. Our previous results include:
Many factors can affect the value of a settlement, but our team always fights for the full value of your case. Let us get to work for you today.
Damages an Orlando Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawyer Can Seek for You
The losses related to stroke misdiagnosis are deep, and victims may not know just how extensive their losses are. Insurance companies may try to make an offer, but these offers are not always fair. While the settlement may seem like enough money in the short term, it may not account for the long-term losses and expenses that you could have.
The lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. draw on economists, life care planners, and medical professionals who can help us evaluate the extent of your losses. This thorough approach ensures we seek the full amount of damages you need to address the harm you’ve suffered, including:
- Medical expenses, including future medical needs
- Lost income and earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Travel expenses for medical care
- In-home health aide expenses
- Assistive device expenses
In the event of a fatal stroke, our team will pursue wrongful death damages for your family. We know no amount of money can ever make up for this tragedy, but you and your loved ones deserve compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, emotional damages, and other losses associated with a loved one’s passing.
Our Orlando stroke misdiagnosis attorneys are here to help seek justice, so do not hesitate to call now.
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FAQs for Our Orlando Stroke Misdiagnosis Attorneys
What Evidence Do I Need for My Misdiagnosis Case?
Evidence is essential to any injury case. The stronger the evidence, the stronger your claim for compensation will be. Some forms of proof we can draw on include:
- Medical records: These records provide valuable information about your previous health concerns, treatment plans, procedures, medications, test results, and other medical data. This can help our team establish potential failures of medical personnel. For example, your medical records can show that you were at risk of stroke, but your doctor failed to account for these factors when treating and diagnosing you.
- Medical bills and invoices: When you suffer a stroke and do not get proper treatment, you will likely have extensive medical bills. These records can help our team establish the extent of your financial losses related to your stroke misdiagnosis.
- Communications with healthcare providers: Whether you were corresponding with your healthcare provider, a medical group, or the insurance company, emails, letters, phone call records, and other forms of communication can all be used as evidence in a malpractice case.
- Witness statements: Witnesses can provide valuable testimony about the treatment you did or did not receive and the effects of the negligent care on your life. For example, nurses who assisted a doctor in your treatment can testify about the doctor’s actions during your visit.
These and other forms of evidence can be hard to collect, especially if you are recovering from a stroke. Let our team handle these and other tasks on your behalf.
How Long Do I Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice?
Florida Statutes § 95.11 limits how long medical malpractice victims have to file a lawsuit for damages. Some circumstances could extend this deadline but do not wait too long to get started. If the statute of limitations expires, you may not be able to seek compensation.
Determining the statute of limitations requires a complex analysis, and it’s best to reach out to our firm to discuss how long you have to act. The sooner you can reach out to us, the sooner we can get to work on your behalf.
How Much Can I Get for a Stroke Misdiagnosis Claim?
There is no way to predict how much a stroke malpractice case is worth. Many factors will influence the amount of money your lawyer can pursue on your behalf.
One important factor is the severity of your injuries. Misdiagnosed strokes can leave patients with long-term, if not permanent, disabilities. This can leave them with extensive medical costs, significant out-of-pocket expenses, and deep emotional harm. People with profound disabilities may be able to seek more for their losses than people who are expected to make full recoveries.
Let Our Orlando Injury Team Represent Your Stroke Misdiagnosis Today
We know that you and your family are dealing with a lot right now. Your health is of the utmost importance, and the idea of taking action seems daunting. Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to let you know that you are not alone during this difficult time. We’ve dedicated our practice to helping victims of medical malpractice, and we’d like to see how we can help.
Call today for a free and confidential consultation. Our Orlando stroke misdiagnosis attorneys are here to fight for justice.