Los Angeles Failure To Treat Transient Ischemic Attack Malpractice Lawyers

Have you or a loved one suffered a stroke after a doctor in Los Angeles, California, failed to properly treat a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? You may be able to file a medical malpractice claim for compensation with a Los Angeles failure to treat lawyer. The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates can help you make the most of your ability to take legal action.

We’re led by Dr. Bruce G. Fagel, who is both a licensed attorney and a medical doctor. His insight into both of these highly specialized fields gives our legal team a significant advantage at the settlement negotiating table as well as in the courtroom if necessary.

We’ve won billions of dollars for our clients to date and will work just as hard for you. Call (800) 541-9376 today to learn more and set up a free consultation.

How The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel Can Help After a Failure To Treat TIA in Los Angeles, CA

A TIA is often called a “mini-stroke,” but there is nothing minor about what it signals. You deserve as much compensation as possible if a healthcare provider has failed to treat this condition on your behalf. If you hire our Los Angeles medical malpractice attorneys with The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates, we can:

  • Review your medical records to identify where the breach occurred
  • Determine whether appropriate diagnostic testing was ordered after your transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  • Consult with leading neurology and vascular specialists
  • Evaluate the full scope of your damages, including the impact of a resulting stroke
  • Negotiate a settlement on your behalf
  • File a lawsuit and take your case to court if needed

You only have a certain amount of time to file your claim under California’s statute of limitations, making it wise to contact us for help as soon as you can. We’re ready to get to work for you right away.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and the Danger of Inadequate Treatment

A transient ischemic attack occurs when blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked, usually by a small clot. Symptoms mirror those of a stroke, including sudden numbness, difficulty speaking, vision changes, and severe dizziness, but they typically resolve on their own within minutes to hours. Many patients and even some physicians treat a TIA as a false alarm since the symptoms tend to fade. That mindset can be fatal.

Medical research has established that roughly one in three people who experience a TIA will go on to have a full stroke, with the highest risk concentrated in the first 48 to 90 hours. A TIA is not a minor event that resolved itself; rather, it is an urgent warning that a more devastating stroke may be imminent. The standard of care requires physicians to act on that warning aggressively with diagnostic workups and preventive treatment.

How Medical Providers Fail TIA Patients in Los Angeles

If a patient presents with TIA symptoms, there is a well-established protocol that the treating physician is expected to follow. Failures at any point in that process can leave the patient unprotected against a subsequent stroke. Some of the most common breakdowns our attorneys see include:

  • Dismissing the patient’s symptoms because they resolved before the ER visit
  • Failing to order brain imaging such as an MRI or CT scan
  • Not performing vascular studies to evaluate the carotid arteries
  • Neglecting to prescribe antiplatelet medications like aspirin
  • Failing to address underlying risk factors such as atrial fibrillation
  • Discharging the patient without a referral to a neurologist for follow-up care
  • Not admitting high-risk TIA patients for observation during the critical first 48 hours

We’re passionate about our work and will work hard to pursue maximum compensation for your claim. Call us today to learn more about what you should do next.

Contact Our Experienced Los Angeles TIA Malpractice Attorneys for a Free Consultation

Don’t wait to get legal help if a doctor’s failure to treat your TIA led to a stroke in Los Angeles, CA. You might still have multiple legal avenues available for recovering the full amount of compensation you need to move forward.

Our Los Angeles TIA malpractice attorneys bring decades of combined medical and legal experience to every case we take on and have already won billions of dollars for our clients. Contact The Law Office of Dr. Bruce G. Fagel and Associates today at (800) 541-9376 to schedule a completely free initial consultation.