Failure to Diagnose | Washington Medical Malpractice Lawyer

The majority of medical malpractice cases filed in the United States involve diagnostic errors on the part of a medical professional. Commonly referred to as misdiagnosis, this type of medical malpractice may result from a failure to correctly diagnose a disease or condition, or a delay in diagnosis. Any form of diagnostic error is a grave and potentially life-threatening example of medical negligence, and our attorneys at Phillips & Webster consider it our responsibility to help bring negligent medical professionals to justice and to assist victims in obtaining compensation for their injuries or for the wrongful death of a loved one that results from a diagnostic error.

We understand that a financial award is by no means just compensation for the violation of trust and personal endangerment experienced by victims of a failure to diagnose, or for the death of someone they love. At the same time, our lawyers are aware of the staggering costs of medical care, and we can help victims obtain the compensation they need to help them recover both financially and physically, enabling them to move on with their lives. Please use the following information to educate yourself on the realities of medical negligence in the form of misdiagnosis. If you feel that a medical professional did not properly diagnose your medical condition, contact the attorneys at Phillips & Webster for a complimentary and compassionate review of your case.

• Failure to Diagnose
• Delay in Diagnosis
• Misdiagnosis

Failure to Diagnose

The failure to diagnose or correctly diagnose a medical condition could be the result of a failure to conduct proper tests or a failure to properly recognize a patient's symptoms. Regardless of what contributed to a medical professional's failure to diagnose a patient's condition, the patient's physical state could continue to deteriorate without proper treatment. Often, patients whose illnesses are not correctly diagnosed suffer irrevocable physical and psychological damage as a result. If you suspect that a medical professional failed to correctly diagnose your illness, contact the firm of Phillips & Webster today. With years of experience litigating medical negligence cases in the state of Washington, the attorneys at Phillips & Webster can help you construct a strong medical malpractice case and obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.

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Delay in Diagnosis

Any delay in the diagnosis of a medical condition could prove unnecessarily harmful or even deadly for a patient. For example, a delayed diagnosis in rapidly progressing conditions such as a heart attack, stroke, or appendicitis can lead to the death of a patient. Likewise, delays in the diagnosis of cancer can lead to a much more severe prognosis for patients, as well as the necessity for more aggressive and costly treatments which could have been avoided with a timely diagnosis. Not all delayed diagnoses are the result of medical negligence: a medical malpractice attorney at the firm of Phillips & Webster will have the medical and legal knowledge necessary to determine if a medical professional was at fault for such delays.

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Misdiagnosis

The misdiagnosis, or incorrect diagnosis, of a medical condition could lead to an improper course of treatment as well as the pain, suffering, and even death of a patient. Many of the medical malpractice cases handled by the lawyers at the Washington firm of Phillips & Webster involve the misdiagnosis of cancer. In these cases, a patient is erroneously diagnosed with cancer or is diagnosed with another condition when he or she does, in fact, suffer from cancer. Our attorneys understand how emotionally and physically devastating the incorrect diagnosis of any disease, including cancer, is to patients and their families. If you or someone you love has been incorrectly diagnosed with cancer or another serious condition, we urge you to contact our medical malpractice attorneys. While we cannot atone for the extreme emotional hardship and physical suffering you have experienced, we can help bring negligent medical professionals to justice and help you move on.

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Talk to a Skilled Medical Negligence Attorney in Washington

If you feel that a medical professional's failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, or misdiagnosis contributed to your illness, you may be entitled to receive medical malpractice awards in the form of compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other claims. However, you need to know that there is a statute of limitations in Washington State for all medical malpractice cases. This means that your right to legal compensation could expire if you do not act in a timely fashion. It is vital that you contact a highly qualified attorney skilled in medical malpractice representation. At the firm of Phillips & Webster, we have offices in and around the Seattle area, and our lawyers have years of experience assisting medical malpractice victims. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our compassionate and knowledgeable team members.

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