Medical Negligence Lawyers - Misdiagnosis
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
When many people hear the phrase medical malpractice, they often think of surgical errors. Although surgical errors constitute a large percentage of medical negligence lawsuits, they are only one of many types of medical negligence.
A recent study conducted by Health Grades, Inc. found that the failure to diagnose and treat patients' health conditions in time to avoid injury or death is the most common type of medical malpractice taking place today. According to that study, 15.5% of hospital patients were misdiagnosed, and 20-40% of patients treated in an emergency room setting were misdiagnosed.
This is a disturbing prospect considering that we rely on our doctors to effectively diagnose life-threatening health conditions like cancer, heart attacks, strokes or serious infections or diseases. When these illnesses go misdiagnosed for too long, catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths can occur.
If you suspect that you or a loved one has been the victim of a misdiagnosis that led to injury or death, you should contact the office of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. We can discuss the details of your medical negligence case during a free consultation and determine the best course of legal action to take.
If we can prove that a misdiagnosis did occur as the result of medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Bodily injuries
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost wages
- Pain, suffering, disability, disfigurement and emotional distress
- Punitive damages (in some cases)
- Loss of relationship
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Since a misdiagnosis can happen anywhere, we will be glad to give you a free consultation over the phone. If you live near our office in Phoenix, we can have the consultation in person. Either way, if we determine that you have a valid legal medical negligence case, we will fight to win good compensation for you, and obtain the justice you deserve. Please call or email us today.
