There is nothing more frightening than developing cancer. Prostate cancer is among the most common forms of cancer in men, and it can become very serious or even life-threatening if left untreated. Read on and reach out to our New York City medical malpractice attorney if your doctor failed to diagnose your prostate cancer timely to learn more about how our firm can help you recover the compensation to which you and your family are entitled. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are the consequences of failing to diagnose prostate cancer?
There are various repercussions of failing to diagnose prostate cancer in a timely fashion. To start, as with all cancers, the sooner they are identified, the sooner action can be taken, and the better the chances are of a full recovery. Failing to diagnose prostate cancer timely can result in a longer recovery, invasive procedures, and a lower survival rate, as oftentimes when cancer goes undiagnosed, it can spread to other parts of the body.
How do I know if I have a valid medical malpractice claim?
To have a valid medical malpractice claim, you will have to prove that your medical professional owed you a duty of care, and that he or she breached that duty of care by failing to detect cancer that an otherwise reasonable and competent medical professional would have detected at that stage. You will then have to prove that this negligence led to your cancer worsening and you sustaining significant damages as a result. Our New York City medical malpractice attorney is here to help.
How long will I be able to wait to file a medical malpractice claim in New York?
In New York State, those who are looking to file medical malpractice claims must do so within 2.5 years of the date of the incident occurring, in accordance with the state’s statute of limitations. This noticeably differs from the statute of limitations for standard personal injury claims, which is, generally, three years. Therefore, as soon as you realize that your physician made this error, you should speak with a knowledgeable New York City medical malpractice attorney so our firm can begin swiftly mounting your case. Give our firm a call today for any further questions.
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