Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose
Misdiagnosis of Cancer ∙ Infection ∙ Heart Attacks ∙ Strokes
Understandably, when someone is first diagnosed with a serious illness, one of the first questions is likely to be, "Couldn't this have been diagnosed sooner? Was the diagnosis missed in earlier appointments?"
Often, doctors fail to diagnose a disease or illness through no fault of their own. However, if a misdiagnosis is due to an error on the part of the doctor, then the patient or the patient's family may be entitled to financial compensation.
Misdiagnosis is common with the following diseases and illnesses:
- Cancer, especially lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer
- Infections, which if untreated can lead to osteomyelitis
- Heart attacks and heart disease
- Certain types of strokes
The Medical Malpractice Attorneys of Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC
At the law firm of Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC, our attorneys have advanced experience investigating and litigating complex medical malpractice and wrongful death cases, including cases in which misdiagnosis of cancer or other diseases led to avoidable illness or premature death.
In a medical malpractice case, your attorney and investigators will seek out evidence that your doctor's care fell below the "acceptable standard of care" in the medical community. In other words, did your doctor fail to order tests that other doctors would have ordered if presented with the same symptoms? Did you doctor fail to perform surgery that other doctors would have recommended?
An Entire Team of Professionals Working on Your Behalf
We have a staff of more than 50 lawyers, investigators and professional support staff. When you retain our law firm to represent you in a misdiagnosis case, your legal team will consist of your attorney, an on-staff investigator, and a registered nurse who will help evaluate your case.
We will bring in additional medical experts as necessary to review all the available medical data and help us build a case on your behalf.
Contact Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC
We do all our medical malpractice work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront fees, and you do not pay attorneys' fees unless and until you receive a settlement or a jury verdict.
Initial consultations are always free and always confidential. We will be able to evaluate your case and let you know the range of legal options you may have.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-405-0428 or send us an e-mail. Our main office is located in Canfield, Ohio, and we have branch offices in Niles, East Liverpool and Sharon, PA.
