NYC Attorneys Pursuing Claims for Delayed Diagnosis of Heart Attack or Stroke
Heart attack and stroke are both life-threatening medical emergencies where the slightest delay can make a big difference. When someone who is having a heart attack or stroke is diagnosed with something else, he or she may suffer serious and potentially fatal harm.
At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., our experienced New York stroke misdiagnosis attorneys and heart attack misdiagnosis lawyers help patients and their families hold negligent doctors, hospitals and first responders accountable for delayed diagnosis of medical emergencies.
Based in Manhattan, we serve clients in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester and Long Island. Our lead attorney, David Perecman, has more than 30 years of New York medical malpractice experience. To schedule a free consultation, contact us today.
Understanding the Consequences of Delayed Treatment
Ambulance personnel and emergency rooms exist for the purpose of providing emergency medical treatment. Primary care physicians are also highly trained to recognize medical emergencies. Both heart attack and stroke victims must be treated as quickly as possible.
- Heart attack: When someone is having a heart attack, every minute that he or she does not receive treatment can result in the loss of tissue, potentially contributing to heart failure. Prompt treatment often means the difference between life and death.
- Stroke: A stroke is another medical emergency that requires quick treatment. Stroke victims who are not promptly treated with tissue plasminogen activators (TPAs) and other clot-busting techniques may suffer increased brain damage and even death.
The symptoms of heart attack include chest and upper body pain, tightness and shortness of breath. The symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness, weakness and confusion. When medical providers ignore these symptoms, their patients can suffer serious consequences.
If you have suffered irreparable harm or have lost a loved one as a result of the delayed diagnosis of a heart attack or stroke, let us put our experience and passion to work for you.
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