Queens Heart Attack Lawyer

Heart attacks are a leading cause of death throughout the country. In many cases, death or injury could have been prevented if a doctor or other medical facility or professional fulfilled responsibilities owed to the heart attack victim.

At Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. our Queens heart attack lawyers are passionate about patients and committed to fighting for compensation for those injured because of a doctor or medical practitioner’s negligence. Our passion is backed by decades of experience in handling heart attack malpractice cases and has resulted in record settlements and verdicts for those we work with.

We are a team of trial lawyers and are aggressive, meticulous, and imaginative in our approach. We pride ourselves in offering legal protection and security to those harmed due to a doctor’s negligence. We know that when a heart attack occurs, family members of the victim often need to talk to a lawyer immediately. We are available by phone or email every day of the week.

Our attorneys are not afraid to go after the truth in fighting for you. If you or a loved one suffered a heart attack that was misdiagnosed or occurred because of a medical provider’s negligence, contact one of our dedicated medical malpractice lawyers to find out whether you may be entitled to financial compensation.

When a Heart Attack is Due to Malpractice

A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart muscle is obstructed. Obstructions in the heart are generally caused when the walls of the arteries are thickened and narrowed by the growth of plaque along the walls of these vital blood vessels. When a piece of plaque breaks off, it can cause a blockage and a heart attack can result.

The Queens heart attack lawyers with Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. are experienced in taking on all types of cases involving cardiac malpractice. There are many ways that a doctor or medical practitioner’s negligence can result in harm to a patient. They include:

• Failing to diagnose a heart attack
• Failing to properly read test results such as electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Misdiagnosing a heart attack
• Delaying treatment
• Ignoring or minimizing a patient’s signs
• Failing to take family history into account when seeing a patient
• Prescribing improper medication given the patient’s history

Women, in particular, are more prone to misdiagnosis because the symptoms present differently than the symptoms evinced by most males suffering heart attacks.

Failure to Diagnose a Heart Attack

Because early diagnosis and treatment are so critical to prevent permanent damage to the heart muscle, improperly diagnosing a heart attack can have life-changing consequences.

A doctor may be liable for the harm caused to the patient if that doctor is made aware that a patient is suffering from the symptoms of a heart attack and does not ask for more detail or does not order tests that could either confirm or deny a heart attack diagnosis.

Tests that could be performed to help identify the likelihood of a heart attack occurring include:

• Stress test
• Cardiac markers
• Echocardiogram
• Electrocardiograms, or EKGs

In other cases, doctors order the proper tests but interpret the results incorrectly or wait too long to view the results.

When AEDs Are Not Present

Because automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have proven so effective in increasing the survival rate from heart attacks, New York law now requires that certain public places have at least one device in an accessible location and have someone trained in the use of the AED present during business hours.

Section 225 of the New York State Public Health Law specifies that all “places of public assembly” must have an AED. This includes sporting arenas, theaters, and concert halls. Additional provisions require AED devices in other locations such as swimming pools and schools.  If someone experiences a heart attack in a facility where an AED should have been available but was not, that facility may bear liability for the resulting harm.

Compassion and Care from Queens Heart Attack Attorneys

If you or a family member suffered a heart attack that may have been misdiagnosed or treated improperly or was caused after being prescribed an unsafe medication, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries.

The Queens heart attack lawyers with Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. could help you recover monetary damages to pay for medical bills and other expenses, make up for lost wages and earning potential, and compensate for changes in your life. Contact our office now to learn how we can help.