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Did a Doctor Fail to Diagnose Cancer, a Heart Condition or Other Illness?

Most serious diseases and health conditions must be detected early in order to maximize the patient’s chances of recovery. Sadly, many physicians and other medical professionals fail to diagnose or misdiagnose breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, heart conditions and other potentially life-threatening health issues. When a doctor’s negligence leads to a patient’s unnecessary suffering or even death, it may be considered medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice victims may be eligible to recover compensation for past and future medical bills, loss of earnings, pain and suffering and other damages. Such lawsuits are complex, often requiring expert witnesses and medical knowledge. However, at Block O’Toole & Murphy, we are well equipped to handle the complexity.

Our New York failure to diagnose attorneys have an impressive record of verdicts and settlements*. In one recent case, they obtained a $1,250,000 verdict in a failure to diagnose case against the city of New York. In another case, they obtained a $2,300,000 settlement for an infant who suffered a colon injury due to the pediatrician’s failure to diagnose. Over the infant’s lifetime, the settlement will result in an $18,074,933.08 payout. To learn more, call us at 212-736-5300 or complete our online form for a FREE consultation.

Misdiagnosis Can Be Medical Malpractice

Depending on the case, physicians, OB-GYNs, radiologists and others may possibly be liable for medical malpractice if they:

  • Misdiagnose a malignant tumor as benign
  • Fail to properly read an MRI, X-ray or mammogram
  • Fail to order the correct tests or misinterpret test results
  • Delay critical treatment
  • Disregard important symptoms
  • Fail to recommend treatment options
  • Fail to appropriately conduct routine examinations

Contact an Attorney for Misdiagnosis in New York

If you or a loved one was injured by a medical professional’s misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, request a FREE case evaluation from the experienced medical malpractice lawyers at Block O’Toole & Murphy today. Call us at 212-736-5300, or contact us online.

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