While most people love their doctors and trust them implicitly, they do make mistakes, and misdiagnosis is one of the most common reasons for medical malpractice lawsuits. Murphy, Falcon & Murphy is a medical malpractice law firm located in Baltimore. Learn about if you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit for misdiagnosis below, and call us for a free consultation today!
What is Medical Misdiagnosis?
Misdiagnosis is the failure of a medical practitioner to diagnose your condition correctly. This includes delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose, or wrong diagnosis or treatment prescribed. A misdiagnosis can worsen your health and may even put your life at risk.
Can You Sue Your Doctor Over a Misdiagnosis?
Yes, you can. Oftentimes, a misdiagnosis is due to a failure by your doctor to conduct a thorough investigation into your symptoms, they did not refer you to a specialist, or images, such as CT scans and echocardiograms were misread.
Were You Harmed by the Misdiagnosis?
You must show that you were harmed by the misdiagnosis in addition to showing the misdiagnosis. This can include undergoing unnecessary treatments or surgeries for misdiagnosis, having your condition exacerbated, and even death.
Seek Out Professional Help
Medical misdiagnosis cases are most often extremely complex and require a seasoned professional to help. You will have to prove the misdiagnosis was the fault of the healthcare provider or an error in treatment and you'll have to show you were harmed. This will require expert testimony and a thorough knowledge of the law.
PARTNER WITH MURPHY, FALCON & MURPHY TODAY
Most misdiagnosed cases are never brought to a lawyer, perhaps due to the feeling of trust between a healthcare provider and the patient. However, if you feel you have suffered due to a misdiagnosis, let us help you determine if you have a case so you can receive just compensation under Maryland law. Call Murphy, Falcon & Murphy for a free consultation today!