Chicago Failure-to-Prevent-Heart-Attack Attorney

Illinois Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawyer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease and strokes are the first and third leading cause of death in the United States, respectively. If you or a loved one has been injured because a medical provider failed to prevent a heart attack or misdiagnosed a stroke, contact me, Chicago medical malpractice lawyer Valerie Leopold to schedule a free consultation.

Not every heart attack or stroke can be prevented. But doctors often overlook symptoms of these conditions, and as a result, patients suffer unnecessarily with injury or death.

When Hospitals Hold Responsibility

Heart attacks - Failure to diagnose a heart attack can be a factor in a medical malpractice case. There are telltale signs of a heart attack, including chest pain, upper body pain, and shortness of breath. When a patient exhibits any of these symptoms and hospitals fail to respond appropriately, patients may suffer a preventable heart attack.

Stroke - Warning signs of a stroke include sudden onset of headache, numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, difficulty keeping balance, and dizziness. Doctors are trained to look for these signs, but when they go unnoticed, individuals may suffer a stroke.

Do you believe proper medical attention could have prevented a heart attack or stroke and subsequent paralysis or death? At Leopold & Associates, we can help you make sense of the issues you are facing and recommend a course of legal action. Do not wait to talk to a lawyer. Memories fade, injuries can partially heal, and there may be limited time in which to take legal action.

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If a doctor failed to prevent your heart attack or stroke, contact Chicago medical malpractice lawyer Valerie Leopold for a free consultation to discuss your case options.