Delayed Diagnosis
Studies show that nearly 52% of emergency room-related malpractice lawsuits were filed on the basis of misdiagnosis, errors made during diagnosis, or delayed diagnosis. People who are suffering from illness or injury rely on trusted medical professionals to accurately examine their condition and make the correct decision regarding treatment of the health issue.
If there is a significant delay between the time the person visits a doctor and when the correct diagnosis is made, the patient may suffer further injury or irreparable damage. If a medical professional is negligent in his or her diagnosis, the patient may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, pain, suffering, emotional and mental trauma, and other damages. For more information on delayed diagnosis, contact the Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811.
Causes of Delayed Diagnosis
Common causes of delayed diagnosis include:
- Failure to thoroughly examine patient
- Delayed test orders
- Wrong test orders
- Misinterpretation of test results or symptom analysis
- Incorrect treatment orders or rehabilitation plan
Patients who are sick or injured may have a limited amount of time to treat their symptoms before the illness becomes significantly worse or injury is caused to internal organs.
Contact Us
The Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC are here to help you with your delayed diagnosis malpractice claim. Contact us today at 770-631-1811 to discuss your legal options.
