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Failure to Diagnose Strokes & Lawsuits

When the cells of a brain deteriorate because of lack of oxygen, this serious medical condition is known as a stroke.

The effects can be catastrophic when elderly people sustain a stroke.

A person who is elderly may become unable to communicate with others and disabled.

He or she may not have the ability to care for his or her daily needs.

Taking necessary measures that are preventative is crucial against a stroke developing for elderly people, and it is the responsibility of a medical physician to proceed with discovering preventative measures for individuals who risk developing a stroke.

If a physician neglects to take any measures that are preventative to assist a person who may risk experiencing a stroke, then that individual may develop a stroke eventually, and suffer from the catastrophic effects of that stroke.

A stroke can even result in an individual to suffer from brain damage that is permanent.

A physician may be held liable for medical negligence, if an individual is to suffer from damage to the brain permanently from a stroke which could’ve been prevented.

Members of a family of a loved one who has sustained a stroke can contact a personal injury failure-to-diagnose stroke attorney to receive assistance immediately for a likely case against a healthcare center or physician.

An attorney may have the ability to assist family members to file a damage claim, so that hospital expenses of a member of the family can be covered, as well as any damages which can be recompensed under the wrongful death act.

Indications of a Stroke

There are several indications which an elderly individual can be at risk of sustaining a complete stroke.

Transient Ischemic Attack, is what a patient can experience. This is an indication which one may suffer ultimately from an extensive stroke.

A Transient Ischemic Attack is a stroke that is temporary, normally 10 to 20 minutes.

When this kind of temporary stroke receives treatment, a physician may have the ability to prevent subsequent damage from impacting an individual in occurrence.

It is crucial for an individual to receive treatment immediately when he or she has sustained from a Transient Ischemic Attack, because it is vital to put an end to the body decomposing of subsequent brain cells.

In addition to Transient Ischemic Attack as an experience, other indications may be revealed to prove a stroke may be in the future of an individual.

Preventative measures should be considered if a physician notices any of these indications, such as: seizures; problems with memory; generalized pain; paralysis in the body; behavior changes; inability to read or write; inability to consume food; inability to communicate or speak; anxiety and depression; and death, in the worst cases.

When an individual has sustained any of these conditions, it is crucial for physicians to step in and assist anyway possible for them to determine any root causes.

Members of a family should seek assistance for a loved one if they recognize that he or she suffers from any of the various symptoms.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797

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