I went to the ER having a stroke and was sent home with a diagnosis of a pinched nerve. I have some damage. Could I possibly have a malpractice suit?

You may have a viable malpractice case. You should contact a local medical malpractice attorney who will secure your medical records and determine whether you have a case that should be prosecuted. Malpractice attorneys usually work on a contingency basis and they provide free initial consultations. In some circumstances, the long-term impact of a stroke can be minimized with the use of certain kinds of medication. The window of opportunity to use this medication is approximately 3 to 4 hours. Therefore, the delay in treatment may have had an impact on the ultimate outcome of your care. Click here for an article regarding the window of opportunity to treat an ischemic stroke.  Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com