Malpractice Attorneys for Failure to Diagnose Lawsuits
We trust our healthcare providers to quickly and accurately diagnose our illnesses. When they make a mistake in their diagnosis, however, it could have lasting impacts on a patient’s treatment plan or prevent their complete recovery — necessitating the need for a failure to diagnose lawyer. When a failed diagnosis leads to catastrophic damages, the patient deserves a legal team that can deliver fair compensation for their mistreatment. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to pursue a failure to diagnose lawsuit settlement or judgment.
Common Missed Diagnoses
Medical professionals often fail to conduct due diligence in their practice, neglecting to recognize signs of a condition that may prove hugely detrimental to a patient. This happens for a variety of reasons including lack of proper testing, lack of consideration for other conditions and misinterpretation of test results. Our attorneys often see common missed diagnoses, including:
- Heart attacks
- Cancer
- Strokes
Navigating a Failure to Diagnose Lawsuit
Our expert legal team understands the extensive amount of legwork that must be done to prevail in a failure to diagnose lawsuit. Our failure to diagnose lawyers will thoroughly examine your medical history and the circumstances around your diagnosis. From there, our attorneys will establish a case that proves your physician failed to adhere to the standard of care and correctly diagnose your condition.
Potential Damages for Missed Diagnoses
Missed diagnosis damages compensate victims for the extensive losses incurred due to a medical provider’s mistake. Your failure to diagnose lawsuit settlement or judgment may include economic, non-economic and punitive damages. A few examples of potential damages include:
- Past, present & future medical expenses
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Pain & suffering
Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Services
Our attorneys are proficient in all areas of medical malpractice, from birth injuries to hospital errors. We’re dedicated to assisting you in failure to diagnose lawsuits and beyond. Discover how else the Casey, Devoti & Brockland team helps victims across Missouri find the road to recovery.
Let’s Talk Next Steps
If you were diagnosed with a condition that you believe should have been caught earlier, the failure to diagnose lawyers at Casey, Devoti & Brockland want to hear from you. We understand the challenges you’re facing and are ready to fight for your recovery through a failure to diagnose lawsuit settlement or judgment.
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