Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

My brother had a stroke from a blood clot. He went to the ER when he started developing symptoms.

He had no tests and was told he had a virus and was sent home. We believe this was because he has no health insurance. Within 24 hours he had full left sided paralysis. I know if tpa is given in the first few hours of stroke symptoms it can greatly reduce the effects of a blood clot in the brain. Now my brother is permanently disabled. Do we have any legal recourse against the hospital since he could not pay for the treatment?


Asked on 9/14/10, 2:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

Claims against emergency rooms are hard to prove because you have to show gross negligence. You should contact a lawyer who handles medical malpractice claims. Try one of the following:

Micky Das (713) 739-1900

Paula Sweeney (214) 523-8800

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Answered on 10/04/10, 8:08 am


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