Medical Malpractice Lawyers with a Specialism in Diagnostic Errors
13 million people in the US fall victim to medical diagnostic errors each and every year – leading to life-changing consequences when serious conditions are left undiagnosed until it’s too late. Our team of medical malpractice lawyers is dedicated to holding those healthcare providers accountable who fail to identify serious conditions in a timely manner, which can result in everything from serious injury to death.
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Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer who Specialises in Failure to Diagnose
Diagnostic errors are the cause of an estimated 795,000 deaths or permanent disabilities each and every year in the US alone. When a healthcare provider fails to properly diagnose your condition, the consequences can be truly life-altering. Here’s why getting professional representation is the best thing you can do:
- Legal Expertise: Medical malpractice laws are ridiculously complex – and require a deep level of understanding of how to prove a doctor-patient relationship, how your doctor failed to meet expected standards, and how their failure led to your harm.
- Medical Resources: We work hand-in-hand with top medical experts who can review your records, determine the accepted standards of care & show that another doctor would have made the correct diagnosis in good time.
- Experience Handling Insurers: We know exactly how to negotiate with those powerful medical insurers who are constantly trying to protect hospitals and medical practices from malpractice claims.
- Proving Negligence: We know exactly how to show that another doctor would have made a correct diagnosis in similar circumstances – and prove that your doctor’s failure to do so was a result of negligence.
By having a top lawyer on your side, you’ll get the maximum financial compensation & see that those healthcare providers who failed to diagnose you are held accountable for their actions.
Our Medical Malpractice Services
Medical Malpractice Claims for Individuals
We help patients who’ve been harmed as a result of failure to diagnose across all medical specialties and conditions. Our comprehensive approach includes a thorough investigation into your case, a detailed review of your medical records, and working closely with expert witnesses to determine how the delayed diagnosis or incorrect diagnosis led to harm to your patient’s condition.
Wrongful Death Claims
If your loved one has died as a result of a diagnostic failure, we’ll pursue justice on their behalf through wrongful death damages claims. We handle complex malpractice lawsuits against hospitals, medical practices, and other parties responsible for the tragic consequences of missed diagnoses that could have saved lives.
Top 10 Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions
- Cancer: Breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer are frequently missed during routine screenings even though the symptoms are clear. They are often only discovered in later stages when treatment options are limited.
- Heart Attack: Heart attacks are often misdiagnosed as indigestion or anxiety – especially in women, leading to delayed treatment & severe injury.
- Stroke: They’re mistaken for migraines or intoxication in emergency room settings – resulting in permanent disability when early intervention could prevent brain damage.
- Pulmonary Embolism: Life-threatening blood clots in lung arteries are often overlooked despite the fact that there are diagnostic tests and clear symptoms.
- Deep Vein Thrombosis: Blood clots in the legs are misdiagnosed as muscle strains – potentially leading to fatal complications if the clots travel to the lungs.
- Sepsis: Hospital-acquired infections leading to organ failure & death when blood tests and other diagnostic measures could have identified the serious illness early.
- Aneurysm: Brain and aortic aneurysms are missed due to available imaging technology & often result in catastrophic rupture.
- Meningitis: Serious brain infections are confused with flu symptoms, causing permanent brain damage when timely treatment is not received.
- Multiple Sclerosis: Neurological symptoms get dismissed or attributed to stress – delaying crucial treatment during early stages of disease progression.
- Appendicitis: Abdominal pain is misdiagnosed as gastritis or food poisoning – leading to rupture & life-threatening complications.
Our Medical Malpractice Process
Step 1: Free Case Review
We offer a comprehensive review of your medical records and timeline of events to determine whether you have a viable malpractice claim. Our free consultation is a chance for us to assess your case and consider any statute of limitations issues that may be relevant.
Step 2: Review by Medical Experts
We work closely with top board-certified medical specialists in the relevant field to determine the accepted standards of medical care. We document exactly how healthcare providers deviated from proper diagnostic procedures and use this information to show clear causation between the failure to diagnose and the resulting harm to your patient’s health.
Step 3: Filing a Claim & Discovery
We file your malpractice lawsuit within the statute of limitations for your state (this varies but is usually 1-3 years). Our comprehensive discovery process includes depositions, expert testimony, and detailed investigation to build the strongest possible case for your medical malpractice claim.
Step 4: Settlement or Trial
Most medical malpractice cases settle outside of court. However, in those instances where going to trial is necessary, we provide aggressive trial representation and effective courtroom advocacy. We continue to support our clients throughout the entire legal process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I be sure I’ve got a case where a doctor messed up a diagnosis?
A valid case calls for proof that another doctor, working with normal skill and care, would have figured out what was wrong with you. You also need to show that the delay in getting a proper diagnosis or the failure to diagnose in the first place made things worse, cost you more medical bills, or led to some other kind of harm. Our free consultation can give you an idea of how strong your claim is.
How long do I have to sue the doctor for medical malpractice?
The time you have to file a medical malpractice claim is usually between 1 and 3 years, but this can vary depending on where you live. Some states allow a little more time if the problem with the diagnosis was not immediately obvious, which is known as the “discovery rule.” It is a good idea to talk to lawyers who specialize in malpractice as soon as possible so they can help you understand your situation before it is too late.
How much will it cost to get a lawyer to help with a delayed diagnosis?
Our lawyers don’t want a penny from you unless they win your case and get you some money. So you won’t have to pay any upfront fees or worry about racking up a big bill because we work on a contingency basis, which is simply fairer for everyone involved.
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Time is of the essence when it comes to chasing compensation from a doctor or hospital that messed up your diagnosis. Don’t delay taking action to protect yourself against a doctor or hospital that has failed to spot what was wrong with you – even if they were really good, no one is perfect, and mistakes can still happen.
Let our experienced medical malpractice lawyers sort out the paperwork and deal with the doctors and insurance companies so that you can just focus on getting better. We’re always here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us now to book a free consultation: (833) 372-3529.