Philadelphia Failure to Diagnose Lawyers
The key to treating many serious conditions is catching the illness early on. As time passes, a health problem will likely worsen, creating a variety of problems for the person suffering from it. The symptoms may become more severe, the treatment may become more costly, and the condition may even become fatal.
At the offices of Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, PC, we believe that medical workers need to be held responsible for the injuries they cause to patients. To learn more about the services we provide, call us at 215-238-1130.
Why Does Failure to Diagnose Happen?
Medical workers have named many problems contributed to failures to diagnose, including:
- Serious conditions that resemble minor ones
- Mild symptoms that can go undetected
- Rare disorders that doctors do not think to test for
- Disorders that do not have clear diagnostic tests
- Overcrowded emergency rooms and overworked medical staff
None of the above is an acceptable excuse for doctors who fail to make important diagnoses. As trained professionals, it is their duty to overcome challenges like these. A patient who is injured by a failure to diagnose a serious condition may have grounds for legal action against his or her doctor.
We Can Help
Successfully filing a Philadelphia medical malpractice lawsuit is not easy. It is necessary to establish that:
- The plaintiff has suffered significant injuries
- The injuries were directly caused by the doctor’s failure to diagnose
- A reasonable and educated doctor could be expected to make that diagnosis
Our experienced attorneys know what kind of evidence is needed to demonstrate the above. We are fully prepared to represent clients both in and out of court.
Contact Us
If you have been injured by a missed diagnosis, contact Philadelphia failure to diagnose attorneys Lowenthal & Abrams, PC at 215-238-1130.