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Misdiagnosis & Diagnostic Errors

When doctors fail to correctly diagnose your condition, it can lead to delayed treatment, incorrect treatment, or no treatment at all—with devastating consequences for patients and their families.

Understanding Misdiagnosis Cases

Misdiagnosis is one of the most common and devastating forms of medical malpractice. Studies estimate that diagnostic errors affect approximately 12 million Americans each year, with about half of these errors having the potential to cause harm.

A misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider incorrectly identifies a patient's condition, fails to identify the correct condition (missed diagnosis), or delays making the correct diagnosis. Any of these errors can lead to inappropriate treatment, delayed treatment, or no treatment at all.

At The Juris Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing victims of diagnostic errors. We understand the medical complexities involved in these cases and work with leading medical experts to prove that your healthcare provider breached the standard of care.

Common Causes

Failure to order appropriate diagnostic tests
Misreading or misinterpreting test results
Failure to take a complete patient history
Ignoring patient symptoms or complaints
Failure to refer to a specialist when appropriate
Inadequate follow-up on test results
Cognitive biases and premature closure
Poor communication between healthcare providers

Types of Injuries & Conditions

Cancer (breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer)
Heart attacks and cardiovascular disease
Stroke and brain injuries
Infections (sepsis, meningitis)
Appendicitis and other acute conditions
Pulmonary embolism
Autoimmune diseases
Mental health conditions

Compensation You May Recover

Victims of misdiagnosis & diagnostic errors may be entitled to significant compensation for their injuries and losses, including:

Additional medical expenses from delayed or incorrect treatment
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress and mental anguish
Loss of enjoyment of life
Permanent disability or disfigurement
Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
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