Failure to Diagnose

When a serious health condition remains undetected the outcome can be severe. If you or a loved one suffered harm because a healthcare provider failed to diagnose an illness, you deserve experienced legal guidance.

A failure to diagnose occurs when a medical provider does not identify a patient’s condition at all, when a correct diagnosis is never reached, or when symptoms are overlooked entirely.

This kind of error can allow disease to progress untreated or treatment to be delayed beyond the window when it would have been most effective.

Examples include:
• Failing to order appropriate tests or imaging
• Misinterpreting test results or failing to communicate them
• Not referring a patient to a specialist when required
• Ignoring or misreading patient symptoms that should have triggered further investigation
• Poor coordination among healthcare professionals or inadequate follow-up care

A number of serious conditions are commonly involved in these types of claims, such as:
• Cancers including breast, lung, colon, or prostate
• Heart disease and cardiovascular events
• Strokes and neurological disorders
• Severe infections, sepsis, spinal abscess
• Rare illnesses or conditions with subtle initial symptoms

Failing to diagnose a serious condition can lead to:
• Disease progression or spread beyond what could have been prevented
• Need for more intensive treatment or more limited recovery
• Permanent disability or, in some cases, loss of life

Beyond the physical harm, victims and their families may face:
• Higher medical costs due to advanced treatment
• Lost earnings or diminished future earning potential
• Emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, and strained family dynamics
• Reduced quality of life and additional long-term care needs

We gather all relevant medical records, test results and treatment histories. We work with independent medical experts to determine whether the provider’s care fell below the accepted standard and how that failure caused injury.

Liability may lie with doctors, specialists, hospitals, diagnostic labs, or other healthcare entities. We identify all parties who may be accountable.

Victims may be entitled to recover for:
• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages or reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
In wrongful death scenarios, relatives may also pursue compensation for loss of companionship.

Each state sets its own time limit to file a medical malpractice claim. Acting promptly ensures your rights are preserved.

We represent clients nationwide who have suffered due to a failure to diagnose. Our attorneys bring deep legal and medical expertise, substantial resources, and a commitment to pursuing the justice you deserve. We guide you at every step with clarity, empathy, and resolve.

If you believe you or a loved one was harmed because a medical condition was not diagnosed in time, you deserve dedicated legal support. Our team is ready to review your case; explain your rights and help you take the next step. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.