Minnesota Failure to Diagnose Lawyer Concerned About Increasing Number of Malpractice Cases Based on a Doctor's Failure to Properly Diagnose
A failure to diagnose a medical condition is one of the most common forms of medical malpractice. Nearly 40% of all malpractice cases involve a failure to diagnose.
It is the primary responsibility of a doctor to diagnose a medical condition correctly and accurately. In the instance of unclear symptoms or if the doctor is unable to diagnose the signs and symptoms with certainty, then it is the doctor’s responsibility to refer the patient to a specialist.
In addition to the medical personnel, your insurance company can also be held liable for the failure to diagnose, if they fail to allow tests and follow up care.
In recent years, our lawyers have witnessed a surge in claims associated with a doctor's failure to diagnose. Conditions such as heart attack, stroke, meningitis, breast cancer, appendicitis, lung cancer, septic arthritis and colon cancer are often detected too late for a patient to make a complete recovery.
Have you or a loved one suffered because of a failure to diagnose by a treating doctor? Contact a Minnesota failure to diagnose attorney with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100 or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form. We never charge a fee unless we obtain a settlement on your behalf.
