Aortic dissection is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition caused by a tear in the aorta, the body’s main artery. This can lead to severe complications, including organ damage and death, if the dissection is not quickly addressed. Untreated aortic dissection in Pennsylvania patients can lead to death if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
According to national statistics, the mortality rate for untreated aortic dissection can be as high as 50% within 48 hours. Even with treatment, the condition remains life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
If you or a loved one has suffered an aortic dissection, consult a Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorney from Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C..
Amended Law Helps Patients File Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Claims, Effective January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2023, a change to Pennsylvania’s Rules of Civil Procedure will give patients the ability to choose where to file their medical malpractice lawsuits. Previously, patients were required to file medical malpractice claims in the county where the negligent conduct occurred. In January, cases may be filed in any county where 1. the defendant can be served (i.e., does business, has an office, etc.), 2. the negligent conduct took place, or 3. a relevant transaction or event took place.
Delayed Diagnosis of Aortic Dissection in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases
Family doctors, specialists and hospitals in Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Delaware County and Montgomery County may not diagnose aortic dissection in time (delayed diagnosis), which can lead to harm or injury to the patient.
In Pennsylvania delayed diagnosis of aortic dissection medical malpractice cases, the doctors/hospitals fail to recognize the symptoms or fail to perform the necessary diagnostic tests in a timely manner. Due to the delay, the patient’s condition may deteriorate, leading to severe complications, or even death.
In such cases, hospitals and doctors may be liable for the injuries suffered by the patient and/or deaths of the patient.
Inadequate Treatment of Aortic Dissection in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases
Once diagnosed, aortic dissection requires prompt and appropriate treatment. Failure to provide timely surgical intervention or appropriate medical management can exacerbate the condition, and/or lead to other injuries and death. In such cases, doctors and medical providers may be held liable for the patient’s injuries or death.
Misdiagnosis of Aortic Dissection in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases
Another reason Pennsylvania doctors, specialists and hospitals may be liable for injuries suffered by patient in aortic dissection medical malpractice cases is due to misdiagnosis.
Doctors may misdiagnose the patient’s condition with other conditions with similar symptoms, such as a heart attack or pulmonary embolism. Misdiagnosis can lead to incorrect treatment and a worsening of the patient’s condition.
Our Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers accept aortic dissection medical malpractie cases throughout Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia and the surrounding counties including Delaware County, Montgomery County, etc. Contact us now or call (610) 827-5533.
Aortic Dissection Misdiagnosis Lawsuits in Pennsylvania
If a doctor or hospital was negligent in the diagnosis or treatment of an aortic dissection, patients and their family members may obtain compensation by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Pennsylvania law puts a time limit on a patient’s right to sue for medical malpractice, so don’t delay. Contact our office immediately.
Under Pennsylvania law, patients and their families may have legal rights to seek compensation for the often enormous personal and physical difficulties caused by an aortic dissection misdiagnosis or delayed aortic dissection treatment.
Injured patients often need extensive medical treatment and/or ongoing medical care. Medical costs alone are often crippling, let alone lost wages and ongoing pain and suffering.
Family members of those patients who don’t survive due to the medical malpractice may seek compensation through a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit for the financial losses caused by the death of their loved one.
Contact Our Pennsylvania Aortic Dissection Misdiagnosis Lawyers
The Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette law firm achieved a Best Law Firm rating by U.S. News & World Report in the areas of medical malpractice law and personal injury law from 2016 until the rating was discontinued in August 2023.
Our law firm focuses on complex medical malpractice cases including aortic dissection cases and other cases such as heart attack and pulmonary embolism cases. We’ve succeeded in medical and hospital malpractice cases against some of the largest medical providers in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Contact us for a free consultation. (610) 825-0500