Overview.
Misdiagnosis of an illness or condition is the most common among medical malpractice claims. A misdiagnosis can occur when a doctor fails to correctly diagnosis a patient's injury, illness or condition, delays diagnosis or fails to provide any diagnosis at all, resulting in harm or even death to the patient. The result of a failed or misdiagnosis can be harmful and even fatal. Common diseases that are frequently misdiagnosed are:
- Breast Cancer
- Tuberculosis
- Lung Cancer
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
- Strokes
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Bacterial Meningitis
- Appendicitis
A failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosis is a
serious offense and can have negative repercussions.
The repercussions do not extend only to your
physical well being but also to your financial well
being. Health care for general use is already quite
expensive, but extend that to second opinions, more
treatment for a misdiagnosis if necessary, and it is
almost unaffordable. A successful claim for medical
malpractice can provide for a recoupment of already
paid medical fees and in some cases payment of
future medical expenses.
Once you have become aware of the misdiagnosis
due to negligence or medical error you have between
six (6) months and two (2) years to file your claim
in Alabama. In the case of negligence with regards
to a minor child you have up to four (4) years after
the negligence occurred. However, if you have been
negligent in the discovering of the negligence or
the effect therefrom you could be barred from filing
a claim. It is important to know your statutory
limitations.
Alabama does not have a “cap” on medical
malpractice damages. This means that the amount of
damages you can collect are not statutorily defined
based on the type of malpractice.
The Beard Law Group understands the sensitive nature
of your claim and the need for financial relief. Our
attorney’s will work hard to either settle your
claim or litigate your case. We will take the worry
and stress of the legal work off of your shoulders
allowing you to focus on the more important things.
Please feel free to contact us for a free
consultation regarding your potential misdiagnosis
claim.
