Raleigh Lawyer — Failure to Diagnose Cancer
Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose Attorney in North Carolina
When it comes to cancer, and most other diseases, the earlier the diagnosis, the better the prognosis is in most cases. Many cancers are easily detectable in their early stages and finding them is the result of thorough screening by attentive doctors. However, many doctors misdiagnose cancers or fail to diagnose the cancer at all, resulting in severe consequences for the patient.
At the Law Office of Charles M. Putterman, I use more than 30 years of experience when providing clients with representation in failure to diagnose cancer cases. I focus my attention on helping clients that have suffered due to a doctor's failure to diagnose cancer in a timely manner.
No one should have to be injured, or lose a loved one, due to a doctor's failure to diagnose cancer. Medical technology has advanced to the point where a failure to diagnose is just unacceptable. When that failure causes excessive pain and suffering, injuries, or death, it is important that you explore your legal options with the help of an experienced lawyer.
Some of the types of common cancers that are frequently missed when determining a diagnosis include:
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Colon cancer
- Melanoma
- Brain cancer
Though these are common forms of cancer, any type of cancer may be missed by a doctor.
Misdiagnosis
In some cases, cancer may be present but a doctor diagnoses a patient with another type of disease. This type of misdiagnosis can lead to the same types of injuries, and death, that a failure to diagnose case can. I strive to help clients exercise their rights and hold the negligent doctor, hospital, or other medical professional responsible for their actions or inaction.
Other Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis Cases
In addition to representing clients in cancer misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer cases, we also handle cases involving other injuries and illnesses, such as strokes and heart attacks. These cases are often lost in the shuffle of emergency rooms and individuals are seriously injured as the result of medical malpractice and negligence.
Contact a North Carolina Failure to Diagnose Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured or died as the result of suspected failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of cancer, contact my office today. I can schedule a consultation with you to discuss your case and options for seeking compensation for the negligence that left you with losses.