Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawyers in Waldorf, Maryland
Rely on Our Trial-Tested Waldorf, Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorneys
According to the American Heart Association, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures or is blocked by a clot, effectively preventing oxygen from reaching a patient’s brain cells. Early detection and aggressive treatment options can protect a patient from experiencing the full impact of a stroke. Tragically, it’s estimated that nearly 10% of stroke victims suffer the deadly repercussions of medical misdiagnoses.
A patient can experience permanent physical and cognitive disabilities when a medical professional fails to immediately diagnose and treat their stroke systems. If you or a loved one has suffered the consequences of a stroke misdiagnosis, contact the Waldorf, Maryland medical malpractice lawyers at the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A. Our legal team has over 50 years of collective legal experience and can help you recover damages that safeguard your quality of life. By taking legal action, you can hold the negligent medical professional responsible for your current circumstances.
Contact our Waldorf, Maryland medical malpractice attorneys at (301) 870-1200
to schedule a consultation.
Pursuing Damages in a Medical Malpractice Case
State and federal laws demand that medical professionals provide a reasonable level of care to their patients. Even so, medical malpractice cases can be challenging to litigate without effective legal representation supporting your interests.
You may have grounds to file a claim if your doctor failed to provide you with preventative treatments or didn’t treat your stroke once it occurred. For example, many ischemic stroke medical malpractice claims are filed because a doctor failed to utilize a tPA (tissue plasminogen activator). At the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A., our legal team can investigate your case, analyze applicable evidence, and work with medical experts to prove that the negligent party is responsible for your condition.
If your lawsuit is successful, you could recover the following damages:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Transportation costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Lost wages
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Maryland’s statute of limitations states that a plaintiff has 5 years to file a medical malpractice claim. While this seems like a long time, it’s still important to contact an attorney as soon as possible, especially if you have mounting medical debts. The Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code section 3-2C-02 states that a plaintiff must file a “certificate of qualified expert” within 90 days of filing a medical malpractice claim. We can help you work with a qualified medical professional to accurately complete this document within the mandatory time period.
Pursue Justice & Damages by Filing a Claim Today
Contact the Maryland medical malpractice attorneys at the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A. if you require legal representation. We understand how a stroke can compromise your standard of living and impact your personal life. For this reason, we want to help you secure a case outcome that achieves your personal, financial, and legal objectives. Our legal team is comprised of talented negotiators and aggressive litigators who can obtain a beneficial settlement or verdict on your behalf.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay unless we win!
Contact the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A. at (301) 870-1200 if you’re ready to file a medical malpractice claim in Maryland & Washington DC. We offer evening and weekend appointments. We can also meet you at your home or hospital room if your injuries or personal circumstances prevent you from visiting our office.