Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

Stroke

I am a 37yo mother of five. My mother died of stroke at age 49 and my father died of heart attack at 56. My doctor is aware of my family history but I had a complete checkup a few years ago (blood pressure, cholesterol,etc.) and passed with flying colors. I gave birth to my daughter feb.27. March 7, I went to doctor complaining of headaches, sore throat, and seeing stars in my eyes. I asked if the stars were migraines, and he said I wasn't having migraines. He took a throat culture which was negative, and brushed it off as hormones because I had a baby. 2 days later I suffered a massive stroke resulting in right paralysis and aphasia. Can I sue?


Asked on 5/27/07, 3:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Stroke

Hard to tell from the limited facts....in a medical malractice matter, your entire medical history is at issue, together with your current doctor's assessment and what he knew or should have known...this is too difficult to answer in a bulletin board forum.

Additionally, medical malpractice cases are never easy to assess without an expert (which is needed for a lawsuit to commence).

If you would like to discuss this matter with me by phone as a free consult, please feel free to call at 845.878.2163 I have local offices in Westchester and Putnam.

Good Luck

RRG

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Answered on 5/27/07, 6:16 pm
Jason Stern Law Offices of Jason Stern

Re: Stroke

I'm sorry to hear about your illness and I hope you are doing better. My office is located just south of Yorktown, in Croton, and I would be interested in speaking further with you about your case. You may contact me via email.

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Answered on 5/30/07, 12:30 am


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