An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel caused by a weakening of the wall at that point. The bulge is filled with blood and may rupture. When a brain aneurysm ruptures, it causes a hemorrhagic stroke, which can quickly lead to life-altering harm.
Because ruptured brain aneurysms are very dangerous, doctors must be able to diagnose and treat them urgently. If you or a family member suffered preventable harm from a medical professional’s failure to manage an aneurysm correctly, a Bridgeport aneurysm malpractice lawyer from Berkowitz & Hanna, LLC can help you pursue civil restitution.
As well as occurring in the brain, aneurysms may be found within the blood vessels of the heart, spleen, intestines, and behind the knee. Through modern medical testing methods, such as computerized tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasounds, and cerebrospinal fluid testing, it is often possible for capable physicians to identify aneurysms before they rupture. This can be key to providing life-saving care quickly if a rupture occurs.
Doctors should also be able to identify symptoms of ruptured aneurysms, such as sudden, severe headaches, vision changes, blood clots, and internal bleeding. They should carefully monitor people at high risk for aneurysms: older adults, people with high blood pressure, heavy alcohol or drug users, and those with pre-existing medical conditions affecting artery formation or strength. A Bridgeport attorney from our team can help clarify whether your doctor’s failure to correctly treat your aneurysm case qualifies as legally actionable medical negligence.
Aneurysm malpractice lawsuits are uniquely complex because aneurysms can be very difficult to identify, even for skilled and diligent healthcare providers. In addition, ruptured aneurysms—particularly those affecting the brain—can cause life-altering harm in just a few minutes or sometimes even seconds, so the fact that a rupture occurred or resulted in serious damage cannot alone always justify legal action.
During pre-litigation proceedings, the law requires you to go through a reasonable inquiry process with at least one qualified medical expert. You must also collect and preserve all relevant medical records, bills for treatments, and existing medical research about aneurysm diagnosis and treatment. Support from a seasoned Bridgeport lawyer will make a huge difference in how efficiently you can build the strongest possible aneurysm malpractice claim.
Brain aneurysms are relatively common and not always dangerous. However, a ruptured brain aneurysm is a life-threatening medical emergency that can cause debilitating harm even with immediate medical attention. If medical attention is delayed unnecessarily, the consequences of the brain bleed can be exponentially worse. This type of preventable harm can be grounds for a malpractice lawsuit.
Our team has extensive experience successfully handling medical negligence claims. Call us today to learn what a Bridgeport aneurysm malpractice lawyer from Berkowitz & Hanna, LLC can do to support you and your loved ones.
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