$925,000 Settlement – Failure to Diagnose Aortic Dissection Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death

A dedicated 51-year-old eletrical work, and family man, lost his life after his aortic dissection was allegedly not diagnosed in a timely manner by Ira Asher, MD, and La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange, Illinois.

According to the American Heart Association, aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood leaks from the aorta. The leak often results from a tear in the aorta’s inner wall. The most common symptom of aortic dissection is sudden and severe chest pain or upper back pain. The mortality rate is as high as 80% if untreated, and increases 1-5% per hour over the first several hours, making early diagnosis and treatment critical for survival. His family received a $925,000 settlement.