• Cancer Misdiagnosed
• Associated Disease
• Complications Not Diagnosed
• Heart Attack Misdiagnosed
• Over-diagnosed Conditions

Every year in the US, 1.1 million people suffer from heart attacks and near 500,000 of those attacks result in permanent injury or death. While many heart attack patients receive proper medical treatment and are able to avoid serious heart damage, too many people become victims of heart attack misdiagnosis and are deprived of the opportunity to fully recover. Heart attack misdiagnosis is one of the top five injuries associated with medical malpractice. If you or a loved one has suffered from a heart attack recently and feel that you may not have been given the proper treatment to fully recover, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation for your losses.

Remember, even if an individual survives the heart attack, future treatments may not reverse heart damage or other injuries such as paralysis or brain damage that resulted from a misdiagnosis.

Why does heart attack misdiagnosis occur?

The symptoms and warning signs of a heart attack are similar to many other medical problems. Often times, the condition goes unnoticed or misdiagnosed because of this. Some symptoms or signs of a heart attack can be confused with symptoms of other conditions such as:

• Angina
• Bronchitis
• Anxiety attack
• Heartburn
• Gallstones
• Esophagitis

Those who have suffered at the hands of a doctor or physician may be entitled to receive financial compensation for their damages including medical bills, lost wages, pain and anguish, and more. A qualified and caring Melbourne medical malpractice attorney has a wealth of experience handling similar cases and can help protect your legal rights.

Please contact us today to learn more about heart attack misdiagnosis or to speak with a qualified and experienced Melbourne medical malpractice attorney who can evaluate your case for FREE.