Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In addition to more common problems, such as arrhythmias and cardiac arrest, medical professionals must be able to diagnose and effectively treat rarer heart conditions, including potentially deadly cases of aortic dissection.
If you suffered serious physical harm or lost a loved one because a doctor failed to meet the standard of care they owe to all their patients, you may have grounds for legal action. At Berkowitz & Hanna, LLC, our malpractice attorneys can help you. Support from legal counsel can be crucial to obtaining fair recovery after malpractice involving a rare condition such as an aortic tear, and a Bridgeport aortic dissection lawyer can provide the guidance you will need to enforce your rights and pursue restitution.
The aorta is the primary artery responsible for facilitating blood flow from the heart to the body. An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner lining of the aorta. It may be preceded by an aortic aneurysm, which is a bulge at a weakened spot in the aortic wall. There are not many warning signs and identifiable risk factors associated with this condition, although it does more commonly affect men between the ages of 60 and 80.
Unfortunately, many symptoms associated with an aortic dissection are also present in other heart problems, making it challenging for even diligent and experienced health care providers to identify. However, if your doctor failed to diagnose and promptly treat your or your loved one’s aortic dissection despite having enough information and time to do so, our Bridgeport attorneys can help you explore your options for legal action.
Successfully filing a medical malpractice suit requires you to prove that a specific medical professional who had established a doctor-patient relationship with you (or the deceased family member on whose behalf you are filing suit) failed to meet the required standard of care. This involves showing that the defendant doctor did something that no other equally qualified and experienced doctor would have done if presented with the same information under the same working conditions.
Unfortunately, because aortic dissections are rare and difficult to differentiate from other types of heart trouble, it is challenging to meet the high burden of proof required in malpractice claims. A lawyer from our Bridgeport office can help you gather relevant medical documentation, connect you to medical experts, and help you present a compelling case showing that your or your family member’s aortic tear injuries could have been prevented.
Prompt action is crucial when treating acute medical crises. With heart problems such as aortic dissection, a delay of a few minutes or sometimes even a few seconds can be fatal. It is vital for doctors handling such emergencies to provide the best possible care.
If your or your family member’s doctor failed to provide the care you deserved, a Bridgeport aortic dissection lawyer from our team can help you demand comprehensive compensation. Call Berkowitz & Hanna, LLC today to discuss your legal options.
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