The Top Misdiagnosis of Stroke Attorney Philadelphia
Ross Feller Casey has an unmatched record of success winning stroke lawsuits in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Among the nation’s top personal injury law firms, Ross Feller Casey has recovered a remarkable $1 billion for its clients over the last four years alone.
The impressive list of courtroom victories includes many multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in cases involving the failure to diagnose and treat strokes in a timely manner and strokes that occur after surgery.
Founding partner Robert Ross won an astonishing $44.1 million verdict on behalf of a woman who suffered a brain injury due to a hemorrhagic stroke at a top Philadelphia hospital. The outcome was Pennsylvania's largest medical malpractice verdict that year, The Legal Intelligencer newspaper reported. It remains the largest such verdict seen in the state in years.
Other Cases Litigated By Our Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyers include:
- $29.5 million recovered for injuries caused by a delayed diagnosis of stroke
- $26.3 million recovered for a man who suffered a spinal stroke
- $22.5 million recovered in a stroke injury case that settled during trial
- $22 million verdict for a woman who suffered a stroke during childbirth
- $20 million recovered for a man who suffered a brain injury from a misdiagnosed stroke
- $19.3 million recovered for a newborn who suffered a stroke during delivery
- $18.5 million verdict for a girl who suffered a pediatric stroke
Setting us apart from other firms, Ross Feller Casey has a team of leading doctors-lawyers on staff who help successfully litigate stroke malpractice lawsuits. They carefully review medical records and determine where mistakes were made. Along with a Philadelphia stroke misdiagnosis lawyer, our physicians will support your fight for justice.
Startling Stroke Statistics
In the U.S., each year, about 800,000 people suffer a stroke, with more than 140,000 dying. That makes stroke the third-leading cause of death in America.
On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds – about the time it took you to read to this point.
In simple terms, a stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to parts of the brain. Timing in stroke diagnosis is critical because the longer the brain cells are deprived of blood supply, the more damage is done. Serious injury, like permanent brain damage, can result when a stroke goes undiagnosed for too long.
Types Of Strokes And Their Results
There are two types of stroke:
- Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. High blood pressure and aneurysms are conditions that may lead to blood vessels rupturing and hemorrhagic strokes happening.
- Ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. They are the most common type of stroke. Blockages may also be buildups of fatty deposits called plaque or other particles in addition to blood clots.
The results of a stroke can run from mild to devastating, and in many cases, it all depends on how quickly the stroke is accurately diagnosed and treatment begins.
Many people do not realize the large percentage of strokes that initially go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Recent national studies suggest that as many as 20 percent – or one in five – of strokes fall into that category, costing valuable time and leading to further harm to the patient that could have been prevented. Often, simple blood tests allow doctors to rule out other conditions and determine that a stroke has occurred.
In many cases, stroke misdiagnosis occurs in patients who are sent home from emergency rooms after complaining of headaches and dizziness. Doctors often wrongly attribute those symptoms to benign conditions like inner ear infections or migraines, not a stroke.
Studies have found that 13 percent of stroke victims had visited emergency rooms complaining of headaches and dizziness within the prior month.
How Does A Stroke Misdiagnosis Happen?
It is critical that doctors promptly diagnose a stroke and also determine whether it is a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke so the patient can receive proper treatment. Treatment for one type of stroke may not be the proper treatment for the other. And receiving the wrong treatment may be the difference between life and death.
Your stroke may have been misdiagnosed if your doctor failed to identify a stroke and treatment was delayed, failed to determine its type, or diagnosed it as some other medical condition.
Some of the most common conditions that are diagnosed in error when a patient is suffering a stroke include the following:
- Vertigo – Vertigo is a condition that causes confusion, extreme dizziness, and even listing to one side, all of which can indicate a stroke.
- Migraine – Migraines are severe headaches typically occurring on one side of the head. Vision issues often occur with migraines and can also be a stroke symptom, which increases the chances of a misdiagnosis.
- Hypoglycemia – Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can mimic the symptoms of a stroke. While it’s a simple condition to rule out, it has been mistakenly diagnosed instead of stroke.
- Seizure Disorder – Post-seizure symptoms can be similar to stroke symptoms. As a result, doctors may misdiagnose a stroke as a seizure-related disorder.
- Ear Infection – Ear infections can cause dizziness, balance issues, and headache – all stroke symptoms as well.
- Intoxication – A person with a stroke may appear intoxicated with alcohol or drugs. Stumbling, difficulty speaking, and inability to walk straight can be attributed to intoxication and stroke.
Why Choose Ross Feller Casey?
More than $3 Billion in Recoveries in Personal Injury Cases
No law firm has recovered more on behalf of injured Pennsylvania children over 5 years
Team of Leading Doctor-Lawyers on Staff
Nearly 100 $10-Million-plus Verdicts & Settlements
How To Find A Philadelphia Stroke Misdiagnosis Attorney
Suppose you or a loved one suffered a stroke in Pennsylvania and believe doctors caused the condition due to surgical malpractice, the failure to timely diagnose stroke, or the failure to diagnose it at all. In that case, your case may be a valid stroke medical malpractice claim.
Philadelphia stroke malpractice lawyers at Ross Feller Casey are here to help. We have helped many families affected by a misdiagnosed stroke and are here to help yours, too.
You should immediately contact one of Ross Feller Casey’s experienced Philadelphia stroke misdiagnosis lawyers for a free consultation.
Ross Feller Casey handles all its cases, including medical malpractice cases, on a contingency basis. That means you won’t be charged until a financial recovery is made in your case.
Ross Feller Casey specializes in stroke misdiagnosis lawsuits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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