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Failure to Diagnose

In the United States, the quality of the healthcare system is practically unrivaled. Although the actual payment for treatments may still be a major concern for many patients, the treatments themselves and the knowledge and skill of the physicians who provide them are among the best in the world. However, despite our advanced technology and prestigious medical training, horrible mistakes can still be made. In particular, doctors may admit an ailing patient, and completely fail to diagnose the actual problem.

If you have suffered adverse health effects due to a medical professional’s failure to diagnose the condition, injury, or illness with which you were afflicted, a civil lawsuit may be in order. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Serious Consequences

Failing to diagnose a patient is among the most serious mistakes a doctor may make, outside of providing the wrong surgical treatment. Although many patients may not like to think of it this way, medicine is usually something of a race against time. For trauma-related injuries, the patient could bleed out without proper diagnosis and care. For diseases, the bacteria or virus could worsen the patient’s condition without proper treatment. Completely missing these problems altogether could cost the patient the following:

  • Lost time necessary for effective treatments
  • A lost opportunity for a less invasive treatment option
  • Extended recovery period
  • Increased medical bills

Even though they are among the most highly trained workers in the country, doctors still make serious errors that cost patients the better part of their financial stability and even their health or survival.

Contact Us

If you have suffered pain or are facing a poorer prognosis due to the failure of a doctor to accurately and timely diagnose your ailment, you may be due financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. For more information regarding your rights as a patient, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529.