Brain hemorrhage misdiagnosis occurs in situations where a doctor misdiagnoses an intracranial bleed, including a hemorrhagic stroke or aneurysm rupture. Doctors may misinterpret the serious warning signs of this condition for other medical issues like migraines or tension headaches, the flu, viral syndromes, vertigo, dizziness, or sinusitis.
Unfortunately, delayed treatment for the hemorrhage can cause serious and often fatal consequences for the victim. A Chicago brain hemorrhage misdiagnosis attorney can provide help in these situations.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has recovered over $500 million for injured victims, and our team has 100 years of collective experience with medical negligence claims. Our skilled medical malpractice lawyers in Chicago know how to build strong cases to hold doctors and hospitals accountable, and we will fight for you to get the justice you deserve. Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation to learn more.
Consequences of a brain hemorrhage misdiagnosis
Failure to identify a brain bleed and provide timely treatment can result in:
- A rapid increase in intracranial pressure leading to secondary brain damage. Uncontrolled bleeding can cause edema (swelling), which compresses and kills vital brain tissue
- Permanent neurological damage, including severe strokes, loss of motor function, seizures, and paralysis.
- Death: Severe damage to the brain can be fatal.
Unfortunately, these consequences are often permanent. It can be difficult or impossible to recover from permanent brain damage or the loss of a loved one because of a misdiagnosis that led to delayed treatment.
What can a Chicago brain hemorrhage misdiagnosis attorney do to help you?
A Chicago brain hemorrhage misdiagnosis attorney can provide invaluable advocacy as you fight to get full and fair compensation. At Gill Ports Hoste LLC, our legal team of misdiagnosis lawyers in Chicago will:
- Identify defendants who could be liable. This can include doctors who fell short of the professional standard of care, radiologists or others who performed testing and failed to read the results properly, and hospitals or clinics that can be held liable under vicarious liability laws because they employed negligent staff members.
- Assist you in gathering evidence. Medical testimony from experts is a critical part of any malpractice claim, as you must show how the provider fell short and that no reasonable provider would have done the same
- Help you to prove damage. You must show that the delayed diagnosis or missed diagnosis was the direct cause of harm rather than just the brain hemorrhage on its own.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has worked with clients for decades to put together compelling claims. We’ll gather medical records, connect you with the right experts, conduct a thorough investigation, and help you prove the extent of your losses.
Through the process, our legal team will communicate with you regularly and will work to negotiate a settlement with the defendants so you can avoid the hassle of going to court. If no fair settlement is reached, our experienced team of litigators knows how to present a compelling claim in court, and we will do all we can to get you a favorable verdict.
Call an Attorney at Gill Ports Hoste LLC today
Gill Ports Hoste LLC will help you get the money you need to rebuild and move forward after a doctor’s failures cause you harm. Give us a call today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with a Chicago brain hemorrhage misdiagnosis attorney to find out how we can fight for you.