Aortic dissection is a medical emergency that demands an immediate and accurate diagnosis. When a physician or hospital fails to identify or properly treat this life-threatening condition, the outcome can be catastrophic. If you or a loved one has suffered harm because a medical provider failed to act appropriately, a Hartford aortic dissection lawyer from Berkowitz Hanna can help you pursue accountability and fair compensation through a malpractice claim.
As a leading medical malpractice law firm, we have recovered more than $400 million for injured patients and their families. Our attorneys understand the urgency and complexity of cases involving aortic dissection and work with top cardiology experts to prove negligence and secure justice for victims.
An aortic dissection occurs when the inner layer of the aorta tears, allowing blood to flow between the vessel’s layers. This creates pressure that can rupture the artery and cause fatal internal bleeding. As the symptoms, such as severe chest or back pain, shortness of breath, or confusion, can mimic those of a heart attack, doctors must act quickly to perform diagnostic imaging and begin emergency treatment.
When a medical provider fails to order appropriate tests, misreads imaging results, or delays surgical intervention, the results can be deadly. In these situations, a skilled aortic dissection attorney in Hartford can review records, consult with cardiovascular specialists, and determine whether the provider violated the state’s standard of medical care. This standard refers to what a reasonably competent physician would have done under similar circumstances. A deviation from that standard can form the basis of a malpractice claim under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-184c.
Since aortic dissection develops rapidly and often without warning, proving malpractice requires detailed investigation. To build a strong case, our legal team works to establish that:
Examples of negligent actions include failing to order a CT scan, confusing the symptoms with other cardiac conditions, or prematurely discharging a patient. These errors can deprive patients of the timely care necessary to prevent fatal outcomes.
Our Hartford attorneys can consult with nationally recognized medical experts to explain to juries how a reasonable doctor would have acted differently to treat an aortic dissection. This expert testimony is crucial in malpractice litigation and often determines whether a case succeeds.
Aortic dissection injuries often require emergency surgery, extended hospitalization, and lifelong follow-up care. Survivors may experience neurological damage, organ failure, or permanent disability. Families who lose a loved one face immense emotional and financial strain.
In these cases, compensation may include:
Under Gen Stat § 52-555, the executor of the patient’s estate may file a wrongful death claim if the dissection proved fatal. Our aortic dissection lawyers in Hartford can guide families through this process with sensitivity and dedication while meeting all procedural rules and filing requirements.
An aortic dissection misdiagnosis or delayed treatment can change your life in seconds. At Berkowitz Hanna, we understand how devastating these medical failures can be, and we will fight to hold negligent providers accountable. Our lawyers will gather medical evidence, consult with cardiology experts, and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.
You do not have to face this situation alone. Contact a Hartford aortic dissection lawyer from our firm for a free, confidential consultation. We can help you understand your rights, evaluate your legal options, and begin the process of seeking justice for the harm you or your loved one has suffered.
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