Atlanta Misdiagnosis Attorneys
When you make an appointment with your doctor or go to the hospital to receive emergency medical care, most people do not worry about the possibility of misdiagnosis. However, according to the American Medical Association, approximately 20% of deceased patients were incorrectly diagnosed. Even more startling, this rate has not changed since the 1930s.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a misdiagnosis, you may have grounds to pursue compensation for your losses. Contact the Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC to discuss your legal options. Call 770-631-1811 today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Common Misdiagnoses
Frequently misdiagnosed illnesses manifest in many different ways, oftentimes overlapping with other possible conditions. While doctors and western medicine have made large strides in bettering our healthcare, accidents still occur. Frequently misdiagnosed conditions are:
- Cancer of all forms
- Tuberculosis
- Diabetes
- Strokes
- Heart attack
- Bacterial meningitis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Appendicitis
Incorrectly diagnosing a condition can cause serious complications, prolonged suffering, and can potentially result in the patient’s death.
If your illness has been misdiagnosed, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, prolonged pain and suffering, lost wages, and, in extreme cases, the wrongful death of a love one. Our Atlanta misdiagnosis injury lawyers can help you aggressively pursue compensation.
Contact Us
For more information about how to take legal action against a negligent doctor, nurse, or hospital staff member, contact the Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 today.
