When a Failure To Diagnose Cancer Costs You Your Health or the Life of a Loved One
When a doctor's mistake or a lab error results in the misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis and treatment of certain types of cancer — particularly skin, lung, prostate breast and colon or colorectal cancer — what was once a treatable condition may have a much poorer prognosis.
If you or a loved one suffered needlessly due to cancer misdiagnosis, the health care provider responsible may be held liable in a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. The experienced attorneys at the San Diego Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC, offer experienced, aggressive representation to individuals and families who have suffered harm due to the misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer. Please contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
What Causes Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer?
A physician's failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis or unreasonable delays in the diagnosis of cancer occur for many reasons, including:
- Ignoring or failing to follow-up on patient complaints, such as a persistent cough, rising PSA levels or a lump in the breast
- Misdiagnosis of a malignant cancer as a benign condition, such as mistaking the symptoms of lung cancer for a respiratory infection
- Treating symptoms rather than seeking the cause
- Mistakes in interpreting lab tests
- Accepting X-ray or mammogram results when accepted standards require a biopsy in order to make an accurate diagnosis
- Failing to obtain a complete and accurate personal and family medical history to determine if known cancer risk-factors are present
Sometimes, even so-called treatable cancers result in long-term suffering, severe injury or death. In other cases, an earlier diagnosis may not have improved the outcome. You owe it to yourself and your family to learn the truth about what happened, who is at fault, and what your legal options are.
Contact the Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC, for a free consultation with a top-notch San Diego, California, lawyer dedicated to your rights and focused on obtaining maximum recovery after a serious injury or wrongful death caused by medical malpractice in the failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of cancer.
Free consultation • No up-front legal fees in personal injury cases • Located on the top floor of the NBC building in downtown San Diego
