If Misdiagnosis Happens, Can I Sue Doctors For Negligence?

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If Misdiagnosis Happens Can I Sue Doctors For
Negligence?
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You never expect that you or a loved one will be
harmed due to the careless or negligent actions
of a medical professional. However, there are
various ways that a doctor, nurse, or any other
licensed healthcare professional can make a
mistake. At the Weitz Firm, their skilled and
dedicated medical malpractice attorneys in
Philadelphia want to discuss what you can do if
you are misdiagnosed by a doctor. Their goal is
to secure any compensation you are entitled to.
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How Common Is A Misdiagnosis?
It may come as a surprise to many people that
medical errors are one of the leading causes of
death in this country.
The researchers have said that diagnostic errors
cause more patient harm than any other medical
mistake and account for the largest portion of
all medical malpractice claims in this country.
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There are various ways in which a misdiagnosis
can cause harm to patients. This can include

• Significantly delayed treatment if a misdiagnosis
  is later discovered and a proper diagnosis made.
  This could lead to a patient needing more
  aggressive treatment, which in turn increases
  medical costs as well as pain and suffering.
• A patient could die due to the misdiagnosis if
  the mistake is discovered too late or not at all.
  This is particularly true for patients who have
  cancer or other chronic illnesses that need
  treatment.

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Main Causes Of A Misdiagnosis
There are various factors that contribute to a
misdiagnosis, including

• Overworked healthcare staff
• Miscommunication between doctors and other
  members of the medical staff
• Doctors and nurses failing to obtain a full
  patient medical history

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• Failing to perform certain tests or labs as
  indicated by a patients symptoms
• A general failure of the healthcare agency to
  implement quality control protocols

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You May Be Entitled To Significant Compensation
If you or somebody you love has been injured due
to the misdiagnosis or other negligent action of
a medical professional, seek legal assistance as
soon as possible. At the Weitz Firm, they are
dedicated to helping victims of medical mistakes
obtain the compensation they need.
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This can include

• Coverage for all medical expenses related to the
  error(s)
• Any lost wages and benefits if they cannot work
• Loss of enjoyment of life damages
• Pain and suffering damages
• Punitive damages against the healthcare
  provider/agency responsible
• When You need a medical malpractice attorney in
  Philadelphia, you can contact them for a free
  consultation calling at 267-587-6240.

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1528 Walnut Street 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA
19102
267-587-6240
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