Failure to Diagnose: How Patterson Law Can Help You

A timely and accurate diagnosis is critical in preventing medical conditions from worsening. When doctors fail to recognize symptoms, delay diagnosis, or misinterpret test results, patients may suffer severe consequences, including worsened medical conditions, unnecessary treatments, or even wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been affected by a failure to diagnose, Brent Patterson of Patterson Law can help you fight for justice and secure the compensation you deserve.

What Is Failure to Diagnose?

Failure to diagnose is a form of medical malpractice that occurs when a healthcare provider does not identify a medical condition in a timely manner. Some of the most common conditions that go undiagnosed include:

  • Cancer: A delayed cancer diagnosis can lead to fewer treatment options and lower survival rates.

  • Heart Disease: Failure to diagnose heart conditions can result in preventable heart attacks and strokes.

  • Stroke: A missed stroke diagnosis can cause severe and irreversible brain damage.

  • Infections: Untreated infections can spread rapidly, leading to sepsis and life-threatening complications.

  • Diabetes: Delayed diagnosis can lead to complications such as nerve damage, kidney disease, and vision loss.

How Does Medical Negligence Lead to Failure to Diagnose?

Medical negligence can contribute to a failure to diagnose in several ways, including:

  • Ignoring Patient Symptoms: Dismissing a patient’s concerns or attributing symptoms to a less serious condition.

  • Inadequate Testing: Failing to order appropriate tests to rule out serious conditions.

  • Misreading Test Results: Errors in interpreting lab tests, imaging scans, or biopsy results.

  • Communication Breakdowns: Poor communication among doctors, nurses, and specialists leading to critical missed information.

  • Overcrowded Medical Facilities: A rushed diagnosis due to overworked healthcare providers and high patient volumes.

Proving Medical Malpractice in Failure to Diagnose Cases

To establish a medical malpractice claim for failure to diagnose, the following must be proven:

  1. Doctor-Patient Relationship: The healthcare provider had a duty of care towards the patient.

  2. Breach of Standard of Care: The provider failed to follow proper medical procedures.

  3. Causation: The failure to diagnose directly caused harm or worsened the patient’s condition.

  4. Damages: The patient suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm due to the delayed diagnosis.

How Patterson Law Can Help

Brent Patterson and his team at Patterson Law are dedicated to helping victims of medical malpractice. Here’s how they can assist:

  1. Comprehensive Case Review: They will thoroughly examine medical records, expert opinions, and diagnostic reports to determine negligence.

  2. Gathering Expert Testimony: Consulting with medical professionals to confirm how the missed diagnosis led to harm.

  3. Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Insurance providers may try to minimize compensation, but Patterson Law will fight for the full settlement you deserve.

  4. Pursuing Legal Action: If a fair settlement cannot be reached, Brent Patterson is prepared to take your case to court.

  5. Securing Maximum Compensation: They will seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and ongoing care costs.

Why Choose Patterson Law?

Patterson Law has extensive experience handling medical malpractice cases, including failure to diagnose. Clients trust them because of their:

  • Proven Track Record: Years of successful representation for medical malpractice victims.

  • Client-Focused Advocacy: Personalized legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation.

  • No Fees Unless You Win: Patterson Law operates on a contingency basis, meaning you don’t pay unless they win your case.

Take Action Today

If you or a loved one has suffered due to a healthcare provider’s failure to diagnose, don’t wait to seek legal help. Visit Patterson.Law to schedule a free consultation with Brent Patterson and his team. Let them handle the legal complexities while you focus on your recovery. With Patterson Law by your side, you’ll have a dedicated advocate fighting for your rights and well-being.