Have you ever tried to self-diagnose yourself by Googling your symptoms when you’re sick? If so, then you know first-hand how difficult it can be to pinpoint exactly what’s causing your condition.
Your doctor goes through similar steps when you visit them with an ailment. While they have a lot more knowledge and resources to rely on than the average person, they’re still prone to making errors. A doctor’s error in the form of a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can wreak havoc on your life. Learn more below about how a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis occurs and how an experienced medical malpractice attorney can help you get started with your claim.
Injuries After a Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
A delayed diagnosis delays prompt treatment. Not only may your original condition worsen, but you could also suffer more serious complications from a lack of treatment. This is especially true in cases of cancer diagnoses when early detection is key. Similarly, a misdiagnosis can result in ineffective and damaging treatment that you never needed. Imagine taking a prescription pill that resulted in an injury when you didn’t even need it in the first place!
Recovering from Your Losses with a Medical Malpractice Claim
Are you wondering if you’re eligible for compensation for the losses you’ve suffered as a result of a doctor or other medical professional’s negligence? If you’re hoping to seek out a claim, then you’ll need to be prepared to prove:
- A doctor-patient relationship existed
- Your doctor was negligent
- Your doctor’s negligent caused an injury
- Your injury led to financial damages
Often, the most challenging part of your claim will be proving that your doctor was negligent. If your misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis was an error that another doctor would have made too, then you may not be eligible to file a claim. You’ll need to prove your doctor acted outside of the scope of reasonable care that another doctor would’ve provided to you. An experienced medical malpractice attorney from Andres, Berger & Tran can help you hold the negligent parties responsible for the harm their actions caused.
Contact A Medical Malpractice Attorney for a Consultation About Your Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis Case in New Jersey
Were you or a loved one injured due to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis in New Jersey? Then you need to talk to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible for guidance on how to proceed. The Haddonfield medical malpractice attorneys at Andres, Berger & Tran are prepared to assist you with your legal claim. We represent victims of negligent surgeons, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists throughout New Jersey, including Haddonfield, Cherry Hill, Voorhees, and Marlton. Call us today at 856-317-6558 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation. Our main office is located at 264 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
The articles on this blog are for informative purposes only and are no substitute for legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact our law firm directly.
