When you seek medical advice and attention from an experienced doctor, you trust that you are in good hands. Unfortunately, you might find yourself in a situation where this doctor failed to accurately diagnose you and only realized when it was too late to properly treat you. Under the correct circumstances, this delayed diagnosis may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Read on to learn the common actions that lead to delayed diagnosis and how one of the experienced New York City delayed diagnose lawyers at Mark L. Bodner, P.C., can help determine if you have a case on your hands.
What commonly leads to a delayed diagnosis?
A delayed diagnosis is frequently caused by the following actions by a medical professional:
- Failure to order x-rays or CAT scans.
- Failure to order MRIs.
- Failure to request mammograms.
- Failure to complete ultrasounds.
- Failure to complete laboratory blood work.
- Failure to properly interpret and report results.
- Failure to perform basic screening tests and examinations that are standard practice within the medical community.
If you are a victim of any of the aforementioned situations, you are likely to recover compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim. In this case, do not hesitate in reaching out to a skilled New York City diagnosis error attorney who can fight for your justice and hold the at-fault medical professional accountable.
What happens when there is a delayed diagnosis?
If a medical professional neglects to diagnose you appropriately and in a timely manner, your condition may worsen, and certain treatments that would have helped will no longer be effective. In the worst-case scenario, it may even result in an untimely death that could have been easily avoided with the proper attention.
How do I file a medical malpractice claim?
If you believe that you received a delayed diagnosis from a medical professional that worsened your health condition, you can file a medical malpractice claim. To have a successful case, you will have to prove that the medical professional breached the duty of care that they owed you which led you to suffer significant damages. It is also important to collect this evidence as soon as possible, as oftentimes documents are lost, memories fade, and conditions disappear. Additionally, you must file your medical malpractice claim within New York’s statute of limitations of 2.5 years from the date of the incident, as missing this deadline will permanently bar you from suing.
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