Heart Attack Lawyers in Pennsylvania
Skilled Heart Attack AttorneysEach year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer from a heart attack. Heart-related issues are also the number one cause of death in America. At Latona Law, we specialize in cases where a medical error may have prevented you or a loved one from receiving care for a heart attack. Medical negligence when heart attacked are involved leads to loved ones having to deal with catastrophic consequences. Aside from medical expenses, the emotional impact that a heart attack can have on a family can be devastating. We have helped recover millions for victims of preventable heart attacks due to medical negligence.
Misdiagnosing or Failing to Diagnose a Heart Attack
In some cases, a person might exhibit symptoms of a heart attack, either while it’s occurring or as a sign that they could have one shortly. The severity of symptoms may also vary from person to person.
Some of the most common symptoms of a heart attack include:
- Tightness, pinching, aching, or pressure in the chest that may spread to the arms, back, neck, or jaw.
- Nausea or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Cold sweats
- Lightheadedness
When a person experiences heart attack symptoms, they must seek medical attention quickly. Unfortunately, many primary care physicians are inclined to diagnose these symptoms as less serious than they actually are. There are a wide variety of symptoms that can come with a heart attack that aren’t commonly associated with it, so they may be overlooked. Certain demographics that aren’t at high risk of having a heart attack can also be disregarded by medical professionals. Failure to diagnose a heart attack can be caused by medical neglect. This might involve a medical professional not providing thorough enough testing or not investigating the patient’s family medical history.
No symptoms should be ignored when a person seeks treatment from a medical professional. While not every heart problem can be prevented, physicians or emergency room personnel can often overlook symptoms of heart disease that can lead to the patient suffering unnecessary injury or death. Preventable medical errors and mistakes occur when the symptoms are minimized, misinterpreted or mistaken for another cause.
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Heart Attack Lawsuit Compensation
A doctor failing to diagnose a patient’s heart attack, such as incorrectly blaming the warning signs on digestion or anxiety problems, can lead to permanent heart damage or death. If a patient is complaining of possible heart attack symptoms, the medical provider should run tests to see if a heart attack is actually taking place.
Even if a heart attack does not result in death, it can lead to serious complications afterward. Post heart attack complications may include the following:
- Hypoxemia
- Brain damage
- Pulmonary deep vein thrombosis
- Ventricular aneurysms
The effects of a heart attack can be life-altering for the victim and their loved ones. In addition to the health complications it can lead to, you’ll also have to deal with costly medical bills that come with it. You and your family should not have to deal with the damages caused by someone else’s negligence. Health complications from a heart attack can cause a decreased quality of life by making a person unable to work or participate in activities they once enjoyed. The lawyers at Latona Law can help you receive compensation for these damages, as well as others that you might have suffered.
Heart Attack Medical Malpractice Lawyers
If someone in your family suffered a heart attack that could have been prevented, and your family is considering a medical negligence claim, it is of the utmost importance to select a law firm with extensive medical negligence experience and dedicated resources. Latona Law offers the focus and resources it takes to win such cases. We specialize in cases that involve medical negligence to help victims and their families get justice. Whether it be access to medical experts, evaluators, or a team of doctor-lawyers, Latona Law provides all components needed to get the best compensation resolution for your family.
If you suspect that you or a loved one didn’t receive adequate medical care that could have prevented or helped treat a heart attack, you should quickly reach out to a qualified attorney. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more.