New Jersey Cardiologist Malpractice Lawyers

Accomplished Medical Malpractice Lawyers Protect the Rights of Cardiologist Malpractice Victims Across New Jersey

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., according to CDC research.  Cardiologists play a vital role in helping patients manage treatment for heart disease and in responding to emergency heart attacks.  Not all heart conditions can be effectively managed—and not every patient who suffers a heart attack can be saved. Regardless, your cardiologist has a duty to provide competent treatment that satisfies the medical standard of care.

For over 60 years, our trusted team of medical malpractice lawyers at Team Law have advocated to get fair compensation for the victims of cardiologist and professional malpractice.  We represent injured patients throughout New Jersey and have the specialized training needed to handle complex medical negligence claims.

While not every mistake amounts to negligence, our lawyers take the time to learn what happened in your case and explore all options for recovering fair compensation.  To learn more about our law firm and options for recovering compensation in your case, schedule a free case review with the experienced New Jersey cardiologist malpractice lawyers at Team Law today.

Types of Cardiologist Malpractice in New Jersey

In order to take action against a cardiologist for malpractice, our lawyers will first research and investigate to determine whether your doctor’s mistake amounted to a violation of the medical standard of care.  Under New Jersey law, to recover damages for malpractice, you must first establish:

• A duty of care, such as the doctor-patient relationship shared with your cardiologist,
• That the cardiologist breached that duty by taking an action, or failing to act, in a way that violated the medical standard of care, and
• The mistake caused you to suffer harm that would not have occurred absent the mistake.

In other words, cardiologist malpractice occurs when your cardiologist:

• Treats your heart disease in a manner that another reasonable, trained cardiologist would not, or
• Fails to provide some type of treatment that a reasonable, trained cardiologist would have provided under the circumstances.  

Medical malpractice can occur in an instant or because of substandard treatment that you received over time.  Examples of some types of cardiologist malpractice include:

• Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis, which can happen because the cardiologist fails to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack or heart condition, or fails to run the proper diagnostic tests to determine what your symptoms mean,
• Failure to choose the appropriate treatment plan,
• Medication errors, including errors in the type of drug, drug dosage or drug administration method,
• Failure to follow up and monitor the patient after a procedure,
• Failure to inform the patient of the serious risks associated with a procedure in non-emergent settings,
• Making a mistake in interpreting test results, such as EKG readings or stress tests,
• Surgical errors.

Unfortunately, one of the most common types of cardiologist malpractice is a failure to properly diagnose the patient—whether the cardiologist provides an incorrect diagnosis, or your diagnosis is delayed.  Some of the common signs that you are suffering from a heart condition include:

• Heaviness or pressure in the chest,
• Difficulty breathing,
• Nausea,
• Weakness,
• Dizziness,
• Rapid heartbeat,
• Chest pain,
• A burning sensation in the chest.

If you experience any of these symptoms, your doctor should order appropriate testing to diagnose your condition.  While it is possible that you could simply be suffering from heartburn or a panic attack, you could also be experiencing a heart attack, angina or serious arrhythmia.  Even if you are not suffering a heart attack, coronary artery disease and other heart conditions can be fatal. The sooner you receive treatment, the greater your odds of adding years, if not decades, to your life become.

If your cardiologist dismissed your symptoms and you were later diagnosed with a heart condition, you should speak with an experienced cardiologist malpractice lawyer about holding your cardiologist accountable as soon as possible.

Skilled Cardiologist Malpractice Lawyers Dedicated to Getting Fair Results for Clients Throughout New Jersey

At Team Law, our lawyers are passionate about getting fair compensation for victims of cardiologist malpractice.  New Jersey medical malpractice laws are complicated to prevent frivolous lawsuits and protect doctors from liability.  When you are faced with the serious and potentially life-threatening consequences of cardiologist malpractice, you need a strong and experienced lawyer by your side.

The medical malpractice lawyers at Team law have the skills and financial resources needed to effectively advocate for your rights every step of the way.  We fight to get fair compensation for:

• All medical expenses,
• Lost wages, salary and employment benefits,
• Loss of your ability to return to work,
• Pain and suffering,
• Emotional trauma,
• Wrongful death,
• Punitive damages if the cardiologist’s actions were especially shocking or intentional.

Schedule a Free Case Review with Our Veteran New Jersey Cardiologist Malpractice Lawyers Today

If you have been the victim of cardiologist malpractice or lost a loved one because of a cardiologist’s mistake, speak with our experienced New Jersey malpractice lawyers as soon as possible.  It can take time to investigate and build your case, so we get to work immediately to get answers for you.

To schedule your free case review with the top-rated cardiologist malpractice lawyers at Team Law, call our office or contact us online today.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Cardiologist Malpractice Claims