Fast diagnosis and treatment for a stroke can significantly improve patient outcomes and their overall recovery. If you believe you or a loved one had a stroke and was improperly cared for by hospital staff, contact Needle & Ellenberg P.A. now. Our Tampa, FL tPA stroke lawyer is available to consult on your case and explain your rights. Act now and take the first steps toward filing a malpractice claim.
When to Hire a tPA Lawyer
tPA is a medication given to people having a stroke to help break down clots that could be blocking blood flow. This treatment is proven to be effective at getting more oxygen to the brain during an acute ischemic stroke. If proper protocol is followed, administering tPA can make a drastic difference in the short and long-term effects of a stroke.
However, tPA is only effective for certain types of strokes. A patient’s medical history can also make it unsafe for them to receive tPA. Our tPA stroke lawyer has experience handling medical malpractice claims for people who received tPA when they shouldn’t have, and for those who would have benefited from the treatment but didn’t receive it.
Some factors that can influence a claim related to tPA include:
- Not administering the medication within the correct time frame (approximately 3 – 4.5 hours) once symptoms were evident.
- The patient was on anticoagulants and was given tPA despite increased risks of hemorrhage.
- The stroke was misdiagnosed.
- An underlying medical condition was missed, such as head or spinal trauma, creating severe complications with tPA therapy
- Based on known risk factors, the patient was not eligible for tPA but was given it anyway.
- There was too long a delay between hospital admittance and the ischemic stroke diagnosis.
If your loved one experienced any of these negligent practices, contact our Tampa tPA stroke lawyer today for legal assistance. We will help hold the healthcare providers accountable for any wrongdoing and get your family the financial compensation you deserve.
Justice For tPA Stroke Malpractice Cases
Ischemic strokes block blood flow to the brain, cutting off oxygen to brain tissue. Without oxygen, brain tissue will die, leading to long-term effects and disabilities such as:
- Difficulty speaking, reading, or writing
- Memory problems or inability to learn and process new things
- Paralysis and trouble balancing
- Lack of emotional control
- Permanent behavior changes
These symptoms can require costly, ongoing care. Some patients may even move into an expensive rehabilitation facility. So, in addition to being disabled, there is a significant financial burden associated with these types of medical malpractice cases. Our tPA stroke lawyer will evaluate your or your loved one’s medical records to determine what went wrong during their treatment and build a strong case for medical malpractice.
When strokes are not treated quickly, they can have dire, lifelong effects. If you or your loved one had a stroke and tPA was not administered correctly, or at all, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Needle & Ellenberg P.A. and set up a meeting with our Tampa tPA stroke lawyer. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will handle your malpractice with the compassion and sensitivity it deserves.