Stroke Accidents

A stroke is a critical healthcare condition in which cells of the brain deteriorate because of a lack of oxygen.

When elderly individuals suffer from any type of stroke, the effects can be catastrophic.

An elderly individual may be unable to communicate with loved ones and become disabled.

That individual may no longer be able to care for his or her everyday needs.

Taking the necessary measures against a stroke development is vital for elderly individuals; it is a physician’s healthcare responsibility to proceed with discovering preventative measures for individuals who may be at risk for the development of a stroke.

If a physician neglects to take any measures preventative to help an individual who may be at risk for enduring a stroke, then an individual may develop stroke eventually, and suffer from the catastrophic effects of that stroke.


A stroke can also result in an individual sustaining permanent brain damage. If an individual does sustain permanent brain damage from stroke accidents, which are essentially preventable, then a physician may be held liable for medical negligence.

Members of a family of a loved one who has sustained a stroke can contact lawyers who specialize in failure to diagnose strokes to receive prompt assistance for a likely case against a medical facility or a physician.

A lawyer specializing in stroke accidents may have the ability to help members of a family claim financial compensation, so that healthcare expenses of a family member can be covered, as well as any recoverable damages under the Wrongful Death Act.

There are some indications that an elderly individual can actually be at-risk of sustaining a complete all-out stroke.

When a patient endures Transient Ischemic Attack, this is an indication that he or she may suffer ultimately from an extensive stroke.

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

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

When a family member reports these issues to a physician, it is then the responsibility of the physician to go ahead and fulfill the diagnostic tests.

The physician must administer diagnostic tests to identify whether an elderly individual will have the potential of suffering a stroke.

Administering these diagnostic tests will also help a physician to recognize the most effective ways to proceed with treating a loved one.

There are various ways in which physicians can commit errors, as well, in the administration of treatments to a patient who may be at risk for experiencing a stroke.

A physician may inadequately read test results that return. A doctor may neglect to consult neurology specialists who can assist in offering stroke victims their treatments.

Attorneys specializing in stroke accidents are available to assist individuals who may be victims of a stroke.

Loved ones may be able to file a claim for wrongful death if a family member has died due to the failure of a physician to diagnose a stroke.

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