Wrongful Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis

New York City Medical Treatment Malpractice Lawyer

When we go to a doctor with a medical problem, we have a right to expect to be given the right diagnosis for treatment. Unfortunately, many doctors are too busy to take the time to thoroughly investigate the condition, and simply make their best guess and prescribe a pill. An improper diagnosis of a serious medical condition can lead to significant health complications.

Free initial consultation about your wrongful diagnosis claim

The Law Offices of Paul W. Cutrone, provides medical malpractice representation for residents of Queens and communities throughout the New York City metro region. We have the experience and professional resources to investigate the timeline of your medical condition, to determine what doctors are responsible for the wrong diagnosis, when the missed treatment should have begun, and what health care providers share liability for failing to treat your condition properly.

We can help you recover compensation for injury and wrongful death resulting from misdiagnosis and improper treatment of all medical conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Kidney and liver ailments
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Cardiac arrest, heart attacks
• Obstetric problems

We hold physicians accountable for ordering and administering all tests necessary to diagnose the specific medical condition and the appropriate treatment. We understand that medical professionals are under tremendous pressure, and the courts are sympathetic to these pressures. When a doctor's wrong diagnosis does not lead directly to an injury or death, chances are you will not have a legitimate claim.

Every wrong diagnosis case must have three elements present:

First, the treating physician must be proven to have preformed in a negligent manner when diagnosing your condition. Negligence is generally found when the physician fails deviates from the accepted standard of care, as measured against the standards of the community.

You must also be able to show actual damages or harm caused by the misdiagnosis. If the doctor did not diagnose and treat you within a reasonable amount of time, it may not have resulted in additional injury or harm. If the delayed diagnosis or improper treatment resulted in serious harm, you may be entitled to sue for damages.

Finally, you must be able to show that a definite link existed between the misdiagnosis and the harm it caused. If the wrong diagnosis did not directly result in further injury, you may not be able to show a specific link.

Contact us to schedule a free consultation about how a wrong diagnosis caused you serious injury.