Delayed Diagnosis

Georgia Medical Malpractice Lawyers

A delayed diagnosis can mean serious injury or death for patients with dangerous illnesses. If a doctor fails to provide a timely diagnosis, the patient may become more ill or require extensive treatment which may have been unnecessary had their disease been caught early. Doctors owe a duty to their patients, and if a negligent healthcare provider fails to perform this duty, the victim may have grounds for a lawsuit.

If you have been the victim of delayed diagnosis, contact our Atlanta law offices today. Our experienced  medical malpractice lawyers offer case evaluations at no cost or obligation to potential clients.

Effects of Delayed Diagnosis

Theoretically, a delayed diagnosis could happen with almost any condition or disease. Not every ailment manifests itself clearly right away, and doctors are sometimes limited by their experience and the information their patients give them. However, there are times when it is the negligence of a healthcare provider that results in a patient receiving a delayed diagnosis. In these instances, the victim may be able to file a delayed diagnosis lawsuit.

Delayed diagnoses of fast-progressing diseases such as cancer, appendicitis, and meningitis can mean serious injuries for their victims. Sometimes, these delayed diagnoses can result in death. If a doctor failed to properly read a chart, a nurse failed to properly take down medical background, or other negligent behavior occurred during treatment that lead to the delay, patients should contact an attorney to discuss their legal options.

Georgia Delayed Diagnosis Lawyers

If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it is important to hire an attorney with a background in that area of law. At Morgan & Morgan, our medical malpractice attorneys have the knowledge and resources to investigate your claim and prove when and where negligence occurred. If you have a valid claim, we may hire expert witnesses to testify to the standard of care in your situation and show how it was breached to lead to the delay in your diagnosis.

A medical malpractice lawsuit may help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you lost a loved one to medical malpractice, wrongful death damages may help to pay for funeral expenses and any other financial burden your loss has caused you. Our Atlanta law offices will fight to get you the maximum compensation you are entitled to you and see that justice is done. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.