There are many different factors that may contribute to a stroke misdiagnosis. One of the most common misdiagnoses for a stroke is a physician labeling an individual’s symptoms as a musculoskeletal problem. This error in diagnosing the true cause of a person’s symptoms may leave them highly susceptible to incurring significant permanent injuries and even death. A person who has suffered a stroke and experienced a severe delay in treatment due to a misdiagnosis should consult with a knowledgeable Hudson Valley stroke misdiagnosis lawyer. An attorney who understands the gravity of stroke misdiagnosis cases could help demonstrate how a medical professional’s incompetence contributed to a person’s injuries following the initial stroke.