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Medical misdiagnoses are a serious issue not just in Ohio but across the United States. Receiving the wrong diagnosis can lead to severe consequences, including injury or death. If a medical professional misdiagnosed you and caused harm, holding them accountable is essential for your well-being and for future patients.

At Paulozzi, our Ohio medical misdiagnosis attorney is prepared to challenge the big insurance companies. These companies often represent doctors, hospitals, clinics, and other medical entities. We will thoroughly investigate your case to recover damages for the harm caused by misdiagnosis. Reach out to the Paulozzi team for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 1-888-710-0040.

The Dangers of Delayed Diagnosis

A delayed diagnosis can worsen a medical condition, making it more difficult to manage. By the time the issue is detected, severe complications or even death may have occurred. Diagnosing an illness promptly is crucial—time that you or your loved one can’t regain. We represent individuals and families who have suffered due to medical misdiagnosis, resulting in harm or loss of life.

How Common Are Misdiagnoses?

Approximately 12 million people in the United States experience medical diagnostic errors each year. Sadly, up to 80,000 people die annually due to complications from misdiagnoses. Women are 30 percent more likely than men to be misdiagnosed. It’s estimated that everyone will experience a medical misdiagnosis at least once in their lifetime.

When doctors make incorrect diagnoses or fail to diagnose conditions, illnesses can spread or worsen, making treatment more complicated and less effective.

Why Do Misdiagnoses Occur?

Doctors are human, and errors can happen in any field, including medicine. However, some diagnostic errors stem from negligence. If you’ve been a victim of medical misdiagnosis, discuss your rights with Paulozzi’s Ohio medical misdiagnosis attorney.

Common Causes of Misdiagnosis

  1. Doctor Inexperience: Inexperienced doctors may struggle to recognize symptoms of certain conditions, leading to incorrect diagnoses. They may also fail to order necessary tests or misinterpret test results.
  2. Limited Time with Patients: Many doctors spend less than 10 minutes with each patient, which isn’t enough time to fully understand the patient’s condition, increasing the likelihood of errors.
  3. Overconfidence in Diagnosis: Experienced doctors may sometimes be too confident in their diagnostic abilities. They might rely too heavily on past experiences with other patients, leading to incorrect diagnoses.
  4. Insufficient Testing: Sometimes, the proper diagnostic tests are not performed due to insurance limits or other reasons, leading to incomplete diagnoses.

Why You Need an Experienced Attorney

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis can be fatal. Our firm specializes in cases involving the misdiagnosis of cancer, brain tumors, diabetes, heart problems, and other serious conditions. In various stages of illness, different symptoms may be present. Sometimes, doctors do not consider all possibilities before making a diagnosis.

Examples of Negligent Cancer Misdiagnosis

  • Failure to review family medical history
  • Failure to check at-risk patients regularly
  • Failure to order the appropriate tests
  • Failure to accurately review test data
  • Failure to refer to a specialist when needed
  • Misreading specimen tests
  • Misidentifying a tumor as non-cancerous
  • Incorrect handling or labeling of biopsy specimens
  • Misclassifying a cancerous tumor

Getting the Facts Right

Our law firm thoroughly reviews medical records, consults with experts, and works to prove that the ailment should have been detected sooner. Whether your misdiagnosis involved cancer or another serious illness, we will fight for your rights. Doctors responsible for malpractice must be held accountable.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

We are passionate about your case and will fight for fair compensation. We will guide you through the legal process, inform you of your rights, and help you achieve the justice you deserve.

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