Do I have a malpractice case?

I am so sorry you have been through such a terrible ordeal. While a lawyer would need a lot more information to tell you whether you have a good medical malpractice case, it is clear that the harm you have suffered is very serious. I would suggest that you reach out directly to an attorney so that you can discuss the specifics of your situation in more detail. (You should do this privately, not on a public website like this one.)  The reason you need to speak with an attorney in more detail to get your questions answered is because medical malpractice situations are so complex that determining whether negligence occurred requires a thorough review of your medical treatment and records. Infections can be caused by medical malpractice, but they can also occur without malpractice happening. Whether there is evidence that your infection began with malpractice depends on what an attorney -- and a medical expert -- find documented in your medical records. Additionally, many strokes are preventable, and experienced medical malpractice lawyers may be able to demonstrate that negligence caused your strokes -- but again, your medical records would be needed to find out if your strokes were preventable.  As far as what to expect when you speak to a lawyer, you should know that an initial consultation about a medical malpractice matter shouldn't cost you anything. You also shouldn't have to pay anything upfront for legal representation, because most NJ law firms that handle this type of case (including mine, Console and Associates) work on what's called a contingency fee basis. This means you only pay if you win, and only a percentage of what your attorney gets for you.  I hope this helps. Best of luck with the claim and with getting well after such an ordeal.