Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Missouri
Stroke victim
My 21yr old wife woke up one morning and her head hurt bad and she had weakness in her left side so bad she couldn't even walk so we were on our way to er and we stoped at an ambulance barn and the check her out she didn't want to go by ambulance the rest of the way so they called the er and tolled them that she was having a stroke well all er did was treat her for a migrain and sent her home well two days later we went to a defferent hospital and they ran test and it showed up that she did have a masive stroke and the doctors at that hospital said that the meds the other hospital gave her made it turn into a masive stroke if they wouldn't have given her those meds it wouldn't have been that bad . SO should we file a law suit?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Stroke victim
You are doing the right thing seeking legal advice at this stage. However, a competent attorney can not advise you whether or not to pursue legal action without first taking several critical steps. I have posted other responses on this website discussing the exact process that one must go through before proceeding with a lawsuit based upon medical negligence. I would be very happy to offer you a free telephone consultation and follow up with a free in office consultation if appropriate. Then, if you elect to do so, we can take the necessary steps to determine whether it would make sense to file a lawsuit. My office number is 314-727-2822.
Re: Stroke victim
Yes, you have a case that should be investigated.
How is your wife doing? And, when did it happen? There is a two-year statute of limitations.
If you are interested in having help investigating the case, call our medical analyst, Sandra Hull, R.N. She is currently working on two other major stroke cases and is up to speed on all the medical issues, including administration of TPA - "clot busters." Please visit our web page:
http://www.missouripersonalinjurylawyer.com/medmal.html
Our toll free # is (800) 962-5363.
Rich McLeod
Re: Stroke victim
It is difficult to evaluate a potential medical malpractice claim on the basis of the information in your message, but someone should gather the medical records and evaluate the treatment. This is particularly true if you wife suffered severe injuries and is unable to work or support herself.
Our firm handles medical negligence lawsuits, and would be willing to discuss the matter with you. YOu can reach our Jefferson City office toll free at 888 717 7575. Our Kansas City office is at 800 452 2526.