Is my doctor liable for failing to prevent a heart attack?

A doctor can only be held liable for failing to prevent a heart attack if you can prove that he could have prevented it but was negligent in failing to do so.  You would first need to prove that the doctor owed you duty, such as in the doctor/patient relationship.

You would then need to prove that the doctor somehow missed the signs of the impending heart attack; perhaps the doctor examined the patient and didn’t take his blood pressure for example.  If the doctor had no reason to examine the patient, or the patient didn’t tell the doctor he had symptoms, then the doctor might not be negligent. However, the doctor must ask about symptoms and the patient’s health history because failing to do so may be considered negligent under the circumstances.

Talk to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer to find out more about the legal aspects of your case, and learn if you are eligible for compensation.