Failure to Diagnose Stroke

Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC - Colorado Stroke Misdiagnosis Attorneys

Stroke remains the third leading cause of death nationally, behind heart disease and cancer, and is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. In 1999 alone, over 1,000,000 Americans reported difficulties with daily living because of a stroke. Approximately 700,000 people suffer a stroke each year, of which about 500,000 of are first attacks.

For a stroke patient, a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose can have devastating effects. At the office of Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC, we are experienced medical malpractice attorneys that have handled numerous cases involving a failure to diagnose a stroke. Our lawyers offer personalized attention, tailored to meet the specific needs of each client and each case. We compassionately and attentively interact with stroke victims and their families to determine how the failure to diagnose or stroke misdiagnosis impacted the victim's life. Contact a lawyer at our firm to discuss your stroke misdiagnosis case.

Since strokes can be difficult to diagnose, it is important that a doctor or medical team take extensive stock of a patient's symptoms and run as many tests as necessary to obtain the correct diagnosis. It's critical to diagnose a stroke in progress because the treatment for stroke depends on the type, source, and in some cases, the location of the injury to the brain. Also, a correct and timely diagnosis can help your doctor take the steps necessary to prevent further injury.

Certification to Diagnose and Treat Strokes

Many emergency rooms are not equipped to deal with a stroke victim and have not received Primary Stroke Center Certification from the American Stroke Association. Unfortunately, these non-certified facilities often fail to diagnose the stroke, or they offer negligent care, resulting in serious permanent impairments for the stroke victim.

To schedule a consultation regarding your physician's failure to diagnose a stroke, contact a stroke misdiagnosis attorney at Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC. Our attorneys' fees are charged as a percentage of any award or settlement won by our clients. If we fail to win your case, you are under no obligation to pay our attorneys' fees.

Our Colorado attorneys provide misdiagnosis and failure-to-diagnose legal services to clients throughout Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Boulder, Aurora, Ft. Collins and Grand Junction. We provide free consultations to answer any questions you have and discuss your legal options.