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You trust your doctor to correctly diagnose your condition so you can be treated as soon as possible. If your doctor does not properly diagnose your condition, they may end up treating a condition you do not have. Even worse, your real condition could go untreated, putting your health at risk.
If you are a victim of a delayed diagnosis, you need the assistance of a lawyer who can carefully evaluate your situation and talk to you about legal options. An attorney experienced in failure to diagnose cases could help you hold your doctor accountable while also pursuing compensation.
When an illness goes undetected it can create complications that could have been avoided if the problem had been diagnosed right away. The following situations could result in a delayed diagnosis and subsequent medical problems.
If a patient goes to a doctor with symptoms and the doctor misinterprets the symptoms, there may be a wrong diagnosis. An incorrect diagnosis could lead to improper treatment. Heart attack symptoms can look different depending on the person, and a doctor could misdiagnose the symptoms as being related to fatigue or indigestion. This initial mistake could result in the patient suffering a more severe heart attack in the future.
Misinterpreting medical test results could result in an incorrect or even delayed diagnosis. The doctor may prescribe medication or other treatments that the patient does not need. Improper treatment can result in serious harm and health complications.
If a doctor fails to follow-up on test results, the problem could get worse. A delayed diagnosis typically means the condition has been left untreated for longer than necessary, possibly resulting in further harm to the patient. It may also mean the health problem has advanced and is less treatable.
Not every delayed diagnosis leads to serious consequences, but in a situation where the doctor’s negligence results in harm, an injured person can take legal steps to hold the doctor accountable. An attorney could file a claim for delayed diagnosis and pursue compensation if the following things can be shown:
Being awarded compensation for damages does not help cure the illness or fix the harm that was done, but it could help ease the patient’s financial burden as they recover.
If you have suffered harm because of a missed diagnosis, you should talk to an experienced Nassau County delayed diagnosis lawyer. An attorney can carefully review your situation and let you know has been any medical malpractice.
The legal team at Duffy & Duffy wants to help you get the compensation you deserve. Do not hesitate to contact us and schedule your free case evaluation and consultation.
After years of serving New York–including the Bronx, Queens and Nassau, Suffolk and Kings Counties–, we are confident our injury lawyers can assist you with your claim. We are well respected by our clients, who appreciate not only the outcomes we’ve provided but also the care in which we resolved their cases. As you can see from our successful settlements, we offer excellent results, though the outcome varies depending on the case. Regardless of your case details, you can rest assured our Long Island car accident attorneys will always fight for you as you seek compensation to pay for medical bills, vehicle repairs and more. You deserve to be made whole again after your accident, and Duffy & Duffy is here to help.
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