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Long Island Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawyers

Stroke Misdiagnosis

What should you do if your stroke was misdiagnosed? If you or a loved one suffered serious harm because a healthcare provider failed to diagnose a stroke on time, you may be entitled to compensation.

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Long Island Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawyers You Can Trust

Medical malpractice is taken seriously in New York, and our Long Island stroke misdiagnosis lawyers are here to help you recover what you deserve for medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering. The first step is a consultation. Contact us now to get started.

If a doctor missed your stroke, you deserve to understand why and whether someone should be held legally responsible. Sullivan & Sullivan has represented Long Island stroke victims for decades. We’re here to help you get answers.

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Evaluating Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims

A stroke misdiagnosis happens when a physician fails to identify the signs of a stroke and dismisses the patient, orders the wrong tests, or delays treatment long enough that it causes serious brain damage.

This happens more often than most realize. Some studies suggest strokes are among the most commonly misdiagnosed medical conditions in emergency rooms. Many patients get sent home incorrectly diagnosed with a migraine, anxiety, or other health condition. Days later, they have a full-blown stroke.

Determining Liability

Sullivan & Sullivan understands how complex these situations can be. We also understand the most common failures in emergency medicine.

  • No CT scan or MRI while stroke symptoms were present
  • Misreading imagine results that show signs of a stroke or TIA
  • Prematurely discharging a patient before evaluating all symptoms
  • Ignoring a reported history of TIAs, high blood pressure, or atrial fibrillation
  • Not administering clot-busting medicines within the treatment window

Long Island doctors are trained to recognize strokes using the BE-FAST framework, so each of these failures can mean that medical professionals may be liable for your stroke misdiagnosis. Talk to Sullivan & Sullivan for more information.

Stroke Misdiagnosis vs Medical Malpractice

Not every stroke misdiagnosis constitutes medical malpractice in NY. Strokes and TIAs can be incredibly difficult to detect, and medicine is complicated. But when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, and that failure causes injury, it may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim.

To pursue a stroke misdiagnosis or medical malpractice claim in Long Island, you need to show that a doctor-patient relationship existed and that the doctor deviated from the standard of care. But how do you do that?

These cases often require expert testimony, medical record reviews, and Long Island stroke misdiagnosis lawyers who understand medicine and NY law.

Choose Sullivan & Sullivan

As your trusted local law firm for stroke misdiagnosis cases and medical malpractice claims, we know Long Island hospitals and courts. We understand how these cases are built and won.

You and your family have been through enough. If a stroke misdiagnosis turned your life upside down, the last thing you need is to navigate the complex legal system without support. You need Long Island stroke misdiagnosis lawyers who don’t get paid unless you do.

At Sullivan & Sullivan, every case we take is handled on a contingency fee basis. There’s never any financial risk in scheduling a consultation. Reach out today to get started.

Preparing for Your Consultation

Before you consult us, it helps to gather some basic information to help us help you. Collect any medical information you may have, including records, discharge paperwork, and test results. If you don’t have or can’t access those items, let us know how we can assist. You don’t need everything in order before your consultation. What matters most is that you reach out to discuss your situation and get the legal guidance you need. Bring your questions and concerns; we’ll handle the rest. 

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