Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare providers failure to diagnose or delay in diagnosing a condition falls below the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient. This includes errors that any other competent doctor would not have made under similar circumstances.

Proving an injury requires demonstrating that the healthcare provider breached their duty of care and that this breach directly resulted in your harm. This often involves expert testimony from other medical professionals who can attest to what should have been done differently.

If successful, you may receive compensation for various damages including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages if egregious negligence is proven. Each case is unique, so specific compensation will vary based on individual circumstances.