Delray Beach Misdiagnosis Attorney
Understanding Misdiagnosis: Protecting Your Rights
Experiencing a misdiagnosis can be devastating, leading to unnecessary treatments and worsening health conditions. At Samuel M. Yaffa P.A., we provide guidance in navigating the complex legal landscape of medical malpractice. Our mission is to ensure that victims in Delray Beach are armed with the knowledge and support necessary to pursue justice and appropriate compensation.
Misdiagnosis doesn't just pertain to incorrect diagnoses. It can also include delayed diagnoses or complete failure to diagnose an existing condition, each of which can have severe implications. Delays in diagnosis or incorrect treatment plans can exacerbate conditions and lead to irreversible damage. Our extensive experience ensures that we meticulously review medical records and collaborate with trusted medical professionals to build a strong foundation for each client's case.
Contact our Delray Beach medical misdiagnosis lawyer by calling (561) 786-3056 today!
We are committed to working diligently and fighting passionately for our clients.
Proven Success in Florida
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20x the Policy Limit Auto Accident
Secured up to twenty (20) times the policy limits of available coverage to aid the families of the deceased victims and/or the injured survivors.
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Seven-Figure Settlement Medical Malpractice
Confidential seven-figure settlement for failure to timely treat a pediatric patient with an allergic reaction.
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Confidential Settlement Nursing Home Negligence
Confidential settlement for failure to timely treat C-diff recurrence.
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Confidential Settlement Medical Malpractice
Confidential settlement for failure to provide antibiotics to a man admitted with infection.
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Seven-Figure Settlement Auto Accident
Confidential seven-figure settlement twenty times more than the applicable uninsured motorist policy limits.
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$2 Million Recovered Trucking Catastrophe
Recovered $2,000,000 for the family who lost their son due to a trucking accident.
Understanding Medical Misdiagnosis
A misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider incorrectly identifies a patient’s medical condition, leading to improper or delayed treatment. This can involve diagnosing a disease or condition that the patient does not have or failing to diagnose an existing medical issue. Misdiagnosis can result from a variety of factors, including inadequate testing, failure to recognize symptoms, misinterpretation of lab results, or lack of communication between medical professionals.
Medical Malpractice FAQ
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How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice?
Every medical professional has an obligation to their patients to treat them to the best of their ability, known as the “standard of care” or “duty of care.” When this standard is violated and causes harm to a patient, malpractice has occurred.
Three elements are needed to have a medical practice case:
- A medical professional must breach their standard of care while treating a patient
- This breach must lead directly to harm caused to the patient
- The patient must suffer significant and calculable damages
This means that you cannot sue someone for malpractice just because your treatment does not work the way you hoped it would or because a healthcare worker makes a mistake. Serious and harmful negligence must be involved to have a case.
Medical malpractice is one of the most complicated fields of injury law because it can be immensely difficult to prove that a doctor acted negligently, especially if it is just your word against an experienced medical professional and their peers.
The healthcare industry has a wealth of attorneys, policies, laws, and more that protect them from legal action against disgruntled patients. Therefore, it is typically recommended to consult with—if not hire—a medical malpractice lawyer if you plan on filing a claim.
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What are Examples of Medical Malpractice?
There are numerous ways that medical errors can happen. For example, a patient may be prescribed or given the wrong medication, which causes a serious—and preventable—allergic reaction.
Other common examples of medical malpractice include:
Anesthesia Errors
If too large or too small a dosage of anesthesia is administered to a patient it can cause serious health issues. Patients may also be subject to allergic reactions when given anesthesia; if your medical records noted an anesthesia allergy and you were given it anyway, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.
Surgical Errors
Surgical errors may include a procedure being performed on the wrong part of the body or the wrong patient entirely. Other examples include a surgeon accidentally cutting open a nerve during a procedure or leaving a piece of surgical equipment inside a patient after sewing them up.
Birth injuries
If a serious blunder takes place during childbirth, a newborn may have health issues that stay with them for life. Birth injuries can harm the mother as well.
Misdiagnosis
If a doctor diagnosis you with the wrong illness and treats you for something other than what you actually have, this can delay your treatment and may even make your condition worse.
Delayed Diagnosis
Similarly, if a doctor fails to recognize an obvious ailment and does not diagnosis it, this lack of treatment can cause further harm.
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