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If Misdiagnosis Happens, Can I Sue Doctors For Negligence?

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. When You need a Philadelphia misdiagnosis diagnosis attorney you can contact The Weitz Firm, LLC, for a free consultation calling at 267-587-6240. They are dedicated to helping victims of medical mistakes obtain the compensation they need.<br><br>

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If Misdiagnosis Happens, Can I Sue Doctors For Negligence?

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. ❏ Failing to perform certain tests or labs as indicated by a patient’s symptoms ❏ A general failure of the healthcare agency to implement quality control protocols

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. The Weitz Firm, LLC 1528 Walnut Street 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 267-587-6240 https://www.theweitzfirm.com/Contact.shtml

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