Failure to Diagnose or Treat / Misdiagnosis

Most people visit the doctor to find out the underlying reason why they are not feeling well. The unfortunate reality is that many times patients are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. When this happens, the patient’s untreated condition can get worse and become long-term, or it can lead to death. If you or someone close to you has been the victim of a misdiagnosis, you may wish to enlist a medical malpractice attorney to bring a claim for compensation. At Arfaa Law Group, our experienced Baltimore misdiagnosis attorneys can explore the facts of your situation and help you determine whether you have a case.

Whether you received the wrong diagnosis, a delayed diagnosis, or no diagnosis at all, the consequences can have a significant impact on your health. If you do not have a proper diagnosis, you often do not seek treatment, which can worsen the existing condition. This is particularly true in cases of cancer and other diseases in which early treatment can be critical. Some reasons that medical conditions are mistaken for other health issues or missed entirely include a misinterpretation of lab results, a failure to administer the correct tests based on the symptoms, a failure to take the patient’s medical history into account, or a lack of appropriate follow up tests.

When a healthcare provider fails to diagnose a condition properly, it may be considered a form of medical malpractice. This is the legal term used to refer to a healthcare professional’s failure to conform to the accepted standard of care for their profession, resulting in harm to a patient. Unfortunately, a failure to diagnose is one of the most common types of medical errors that can lead to the death of a patient.

A victim of medical negligence can typically recover compensation for his or her harm. Under Maryland law, you may be entitled to medical expenses, lost income and benefits, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, and other forms of damages. If you have lost a loved one due to a misdiagnosis, you may be able to seek wrongful death damages.

Under Maryland law, a medical malpractice claim must be filed within a certain time period, known as the statute of limitations. Failing to file within this time period could mean being barred permanently from pursuing your claim. The statute of limitations may vary according to the type of professional whom you are suing and the type of harm that you have suffered. Therefore, it is important to discuss your case with an attorney who can get the process started as soon as possible.

At Arfaa Law Group, our Baltimore misdiagnosis lawyers believe that healthcare providers are dealing with the most valuable thing that human beings possess – their health. We are dedicated to holding negligent healthcare professionals accountable for the harm they cause. Arfaa Law Group proudly represents victims and their loved ones throughout Baltimore and the surrounding communities. To learn more, call 410-889-1850 or contact us online for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney.