If you have suffered physical and financial consequences as the result of a failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis, it is in your best interest to speak with a skilled medical malpractice lawyer who can explain your legal options, and if necessary, help you file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
A medical malpractice lawsuit can help you receive the compensated you need for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Failure to diagnose and treat an illness or medical condition affects 155 out of every 1,000 patients. The most common undiagnosed conditions include:
o Toxoplasmosis
o Sleep disorders
o Osteoporosis
o Hypertension
o Migraine
o Thyroid disorders
o Ovarian cancer
Misdiagnosis and Emergency Room Treatment
In the emergency room, there are several conditions that are commonly misdiagnosed, including heart attack, stroke, meningitis, and appendicitis. In most heart attack misdiagnosis cases, the doctor may rely on the results of the ECG test to determine if you have experienced a heart attack; however this test is not always accurate.
If your doctor fails to diagnose your case, your symptoms may continue to get worse. This can cause a financial hardship as you undergo continuous tests in order to determine what is wrong.
Effects of a Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis or Failure to Diagnose
If you are misdiagnosed, the treatment and medications you take will be ineffective in treating your ailment. In some cases, the treatment and medications may be harmful. Your wrongly prescribed medications may mask symptoms that could lead to the correct diagnosis.
If a correct diagnosis is delayed, your condition may worsen to the point where it is in curable. In extreme cases, failure to diagnose or missed diagnosis may lead to death.
The financial consequences of failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis are serious. The cost of medical treatment, testing, and medications can add up, costing thousands of dollars. Your employment may also be affected by a delayed diagnosis as you use up all of your Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time trying to determine what is wrong.
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
If your health has been affected by failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis, you may be entitled to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the doctor or hospital responsible to help you recover the compensation necessary to pay for your extensive medical bills, further treatment, and other expenses related to your injury.
In order to prove medical malpractice in court, or when negotiating with insurance companies for a settlement, it is important to consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney in your area who can guide you through the often complicated and frustrating legal process of recovering compensation.
Insurance companies and hospitals will often attempt to settle quickly in order to avoid costly legal fees, however, the amount of compensation offered is usually far below what those injuries will cost you and your family in lost wages and medical treatment, not to mention the significant loss of quality of life that usually accompanies the serious medical conditions that often result from a failure to diagnose.
A qualified medical malpractice attorney can help your family gather and examine medical records and other evidence, as well as call upon expert medical testimony to prove your case in court. Most states have a statue of limitations that may prevent you from filing a medical malpractice lawsuit if too much time has passed so it imperative to seek legal counsel as soon as possible.
If you have been seriously injured as a result of someone else's negligence in Massachusetts, visit http://www.TomKileyLaw.com to learn about your rights and options under the law.
Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, has been representing individuals against insurance companies since 1976. He was referred to as the "Million Dollar Man" in a featured article by the Boston Herald Sunday Magazine in it's "Personal Best Series." This was based on his record of obtaining million dollar verdicts and settlements in complex cases in which he represented injured victims against insurance companies.
Mr. Kiley is a respected member of numerous professional organizations including the American Association for Justice, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. He has achieved the highest possible rating (AV) for both legal ethics and ability by Martindale-Hubbell, the definitive guide to America's leading lawyers and law firms.
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