Jacksonville Failure to Diagnose Lawyers
Failure to Diagnose
In order to properly treat a patient, their condition must first be diagnosed.
But the failure of a physician to diagnose quickly and accurately is a leading cause of medical malpractice. Upward of 40% of all medical malpractice claims occur when the doctor did not identify the disease or the seriousness of the disease at an early stage when it is most treatable. Once cancer, for example, has metastasized, or spread into vital organs, there is no treatment.
A failure to diagnose can mean the difference between remission from cancer or a premature death.
If a doctor identifies the symptoms but cannot diagnose the illness, he or she is still responsible to determine the source of the illness. If that patient has certain risk factors, a doctor needs to understand they have an increased risk of disease.
Unfortunately we find, time and time again, that the insurance companies may be behind a delayed diagnosis. Insurers like to act like doctors making medical decisions to save money, sometimes at the risk of the patient. Delay and deny can actually lead to a higher payout by the insurance company when it comes to a failure to diagnose cancer.
Knowing there might have been a different outcome if the diagnosis had initially been correct leaves a legacy of anguish for family members.
To take on a failure to diagnose cancer case in Jacksonville, we need to be prepared for the complexities it can present. Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys are skilled at reading an MRI, X-ray, scans, laboratory tests, and ultrasounds. To supplement our knowledge, we consult with some of the top experts in their field who will present their findings to a jury.
To properly treat a patient, diagnosis is the keystone. Missing a diagnosis can delay treatment for cancer, a heart attack, and the medical care you need. While filing a lawsuit will not reverse the wrongdoing, you may be able to obtain the compensation you need to pay for the care you or a loved one needs to carry on. Additionally, a medical malpractice lawsuit tells medical providers they cannot be lax when it comes to any diagnosis.
If you or a loved one has experienced a failure to diagnose a potentially dangerous and serious condition, you may have the basis for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Our experienced Florida medical malpractice attorneys will offer a free consultation if your condition was missed or mistaken for another condition which resulted in injuring you further. We will help you get the answers and the compensation and justice you deserve.
Please visit our Florida Medical Malpractice Website for more info.
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