Brooklyn Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Attorneys
Many types of cancer and other illnesses are treatable, and often curable, if caught during the early stages. Unfortunately, when a doctor misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose the illness, it can cause significant illness and suffering. If you have suffered due to a doctor's failure to diagnose cancer, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.
At the New York City law firm of Tolmage, Peskin, Harris, Falick, we have been representing victims of medical malpractice for more than 40 years. Our exclusive focus on personal injury claims means that we have the knowledge and ability to handle even the most complex failure to diagnose cases. We know what it takes to recover the compensation our clients deserve.
Doctors, nurses, radiology technicians and other health care professionals need to be held accountable for their errors. Contact the New York doctor negligence lawyers at our firm today for a free consultation to discuss your case.
Commonly Misdiagnosed Cancers
Some cancers have obvious signs, especially in the later stages. These same diseases may not be easily recognized in the early stages, however, and other cancers are rare or do not have clear symptoms. But no matter what type or extent of the illness, a doctor should be held accountable for misdiagnosing or failing to diagnose the illness under reasonable circumstances.
Some commonly misdiagnosed cancers include:
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Skin cancer
- Lung cancer
- Stomach cancer
Did your doctor fail to conduct the proper tests? Was the x-ray misinterpreted? Did a technician fail to report lab tests? When dealing with cancer, a delayed diagnosis can literally mean the difference between life and death. We aggressively pursue maximum compensation for our clients.
If a doctor's failure to diagnose cancer lead to your worsened illness or the death of a loved one, contact our medical malpractice attorneys for a free consultation. You can get in touch with us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Additional New York medical malpractice resources:
Study Reveals Startling Hospital ICU Misdiagnosis Statistics
Your Hospital Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
New York Tort Reform As It Related To The Rights Of Injured Children
