Misdiagnosis

A misdiagnosis can alter the course of your life. When a serious medical condition is incorrectly identified or entirely overlooked, the consequences can be life changing. If you or a loved one was harmed because of a wrong or delayed diagnosis, you deserve experienced legal support.

A misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider identifies the wrong condition or fails to recognize the correct one. Unlike mere errors in judgment, a misdiagnosis may qualify as medical malpractice when it reflects a departure from the accepted standard of care. Such errors can lead to unnecessary treatments, delayed therapy, disease progression, or avoidable complications.

Misdiagnoses often stem from:
• Inadequate examination or failure to consider the full medical history
• Incorrect interpretation of test results or imaging studies
• Failure to order appropriate diagnostic tests despite clear symptoms
• Poor communication between providers or breakdowns in follow-up care

Though any illness can be misdiagnosed, certain conditions appear more often in misdiagnosis claims:
• Cancers (such as lung, breast, colorectal)
• Heart attacks and other cardiovascular emergencies
• Strokes and acute neurological disorders
• Severe infections, sepsis, and rare diseases with subtle early signs

A misdiagnosis can result in:
• Worsening of the underlying condition due to delayed treatment
• Unnecessary procedures or treatments with harmful side effects
• Permanent disability, major surgery, or death

Beyond the medical harm there may be:
• Rising medical bills and extended recovery
• Lost income or reduced earning potential
• Psychological trauma, loss of trust and disruption to daily life

We obtain your full medical record, test results, and treatment history. We consult trusted medical experts to identify where care failed to meet professional standards.

We determine which parties may be responsible. This could include your primary doctor, specialists, hospitals, labs, or diagnostic services.

We pursue all available damages including:
• Past and future medical treatment
• Lost wages or diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of quality of life

Every state sets a time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim. We guide the process, so your rights are protected, and deadlines are met.

Our attorneys represent victims of diagnostic errors across the nation. We bring both medical insight and legal skills to each case. You will receive direct communication, expert advocacy and a partner committed to pursuing accountability.

If you believe you or a loved one was misdiagnosed by a healthcare provider, you deserve legal guidance that is clear, compassionate and effective. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation to explore your case and your recovery options.