St. Louis Cases of Misdiagnosis

Medical Malpractice Attorney in St. Louis

One of the most common types of medical malpractice lawsuits filed in today's courts is the misdiagnosis malpractice claim. In these cases, a patient has suffered, physically or mentally, or even died due to their doctors' inability to diagnose an injury, disease, other illness correctly. While a doctor's misdiagnosis can be fatal in the case of serious conditions like cancer, clogged arteries, heart attack, infection and others, misdiagnosis of non-fatal injuries or illnesses can also result in inability to work and support a family.

There are many ways a doctor may provide an inaccurate diagnosis to a patient. While reasons like time constraints, inadequate staff, or inexperience may be understandable, they are not acceptable in a professional healthcare setting. If you or someone you love has been misdiagnosed and suffered as a result, speak with a St. Louis personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Misdiagnosis Malpractice Settlements

Depending on the misdiagnosed illness, amount of suffering endured by the patient because of the misdiagnosis, experience of the doctor and other factors, compensation amounts for misdiagnosis settlements can be quite high. It is the duty of doctors to diagnose patients correctly. When they do not, it is very important to identify the problem in court so that it can be resolved, not just for you, but also for others who may experience the same misdiagnosis malpractice in the future. These negligent actions are often a breach of duty with compensation sought in a claim or lawsuit against the medical professional.

At Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, we will build a strong case around your misdiagnosis that may allow you to receive compensation measured against all the damages in the case. We will fight to see that justice is served, and that the doctors guilty of medical malpractice pay a penalty for their negligence.

Contact a St. Louis medical malpractice attorney for legal representation if you or someone you know received a misdiagnoses and suffered injury or illness as a result.