Cancer Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 565,000 people lost their lives to cancer in the U.S. in 2008 alone. How many could have been saved if their conditions had been diagnosed and treated earlier? A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer may have traumatic results. It can rob you or a loved one of precious time and the opportunity at early treatment, which may greatly increase the likelihood of remission or a full recovery. With cancer, even a few weeks or a few months can make all the difference in the chances of survival.

Cancer misdiagnosis may be related to medical malpractice. Doctors and all medical professionals are expected to take care in diagnosing a patient who comes in complaining of symptoms and must recognize warning signs in physical exams or checkups. If a doctor is negligent in any way in diagnosing or treating a patient, he or she may be held liable in civil court. A victim of cancer misdiagnosis may be able to therefore recover financial compensation for his or her injuries, which may account for a great deal of medical bills and treatment as well as other damages in the event of a wrongful death. At times, an insurance company may be responsible as well, if it denied further testing and this resulted in a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer.

Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Pacific Attorney Group is here to offer you the support and guidance you need if you or a loved one was misdiagnosed or was the victim of a delayed diagnosis of cancer. By talking to a Los Angeles cancer misdiagnosis lawyer at our law firm, you can get the information you need in order to move forward with a case.

Contact an attorney at our offices today for your free case review.