Sunrise Cancer Misdiagnosis Attorney

Finding out that you or a loved one has cancer can be stressful and overwhelming. Learning that a healthcare provider’s negligence resulted in a misdiagnosis can be devastating. Timely diagnoses and aggressive treatments are essential for patients, but a negligent error can prevent people from getting the care they need. If you suspect malpractice played a role in your cancer misdiagnosis, the Sunrise medical malpractice team at Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to fight for you.

Going up against providers and hospitals can be intimidating, but you are not alone. Our firm has decades of experience and extensive resources that we will use to fight for the results you need. Please call our firm today for a free case evaluation to find out how our Sunrise cancer misdiagnosis lawyers can help you seek full and fair compensation.

Does Cancer Misdiagnosis Always Indicate Malpractice?

Cancer may be misdiagnosed even when patients receive care from highly qualified medical professionals. Patients may receive false positives, false negatives, or they may present with abnormal symptoms.

Some types of cancer are difficult to detect early, either because they cause no symptoms at first or because the symptoms resemble those of other conditions. These challenges can make it difficult for patients to determine whether a misdiagnosis resulted from negligence.

When looking at potential malpractice claims, we must examine four main elements of medical malpractice:

• Duty of care: This means proving that the Sunrise provider owed the patient a duty of care. For instance, visiting your primary care physician or a specialist to discuss symptoms or undergo testing would typically establish this duty.
• Breach in the standard of care: We must prove that the provider failed to meet the expected standard of care for their profession. Because these standards vary, we consult medical experts to define the applicable standard and identify any breaches.
• Causation: Our team must show a direct correlation between this level of care and your injuries. This is especially complex in cancer claims, as provider defenses to these accusations often shift blame to other parties or claim that there was nothing they could have done to prevent the harm.
• Damages: We must prove that you have injuries and losses caused by this provider’s negligence.

Unlike standard injury cases, medical malpractice claims involve stricter legal standards and the complex realities of cancer care. Despite these challenges, Freidin Brown, P.A. stands ready to represent your claim.

Our Attorneys Work to Identify Errors that Led to Your Misdiagnosis

Negligence in diagnosing cancer can take many forms. Some examples of negligence include:

• Dismissing symptoms
• Delaying or refusing referrals or testing
• Failing to communicate results with patients
• Lab errors, such as losing samples or sending incorrect test results to patients or providers
• Failing to confirm results through follow-up testing to rule out false positives or false negatives
• Misreading results

In some cases, multiple acts of negligence by one or more providers contribute to a misdiagnosis. Whatever the circumstances are, our team is prepared to hold all parties accountable for this harm.

Sunrise, FL Patients Can Suffer Extensive Losses After a Cancer Misdiagnosis

When negligence from medical providers causes cancer misdiagnoses, patients can suffer numerous losses. It is not fair for victims to shoulder the burden of these losses alone, and our lawyers are determined to pursue maximum compensation for our clients.

Every case is unique, but some of the damages we may be able to pursue on your behalf include:

Medical Expenses

In cancer malpractice claims, medical expenses are some of the most serious losses patients face. Cancer treatment is already costly, and patients whose diagnoses were delayed may face more advanced stages of the disease. They may require more treatment than they would have needed if the cancer was detected earlier. Cancer treatment can continue for months, if not years, to manage the condition and prevent the cancer from progressing or coming back.

Our lawyers will make sure to seek the current and future medical costs associated with your care, including:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• Medications
• Hospital stays and emergency room costs
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Mental health treatment
• Assistive devices, like wheelchairs and other mobility aids

Other Economic Losses

While patients expect the medical costs of cancer care, these are not the only financial losses patients can suffer. Patients often lose income while undergoing treatment and recovery, and some may even have to leave their jobs entirely. Some patients may not be able to return to work full-time, if at all. Others may have to change careers if their cancer affects their ability to perform their previous role.

Patients may also face significant out-of-pocket costs. Some patients may have to seek specialty care hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away, resulting in significant travel costs. These and other costs can add up quickly, and our lawyers want to ensure you are fairly compensated for these expenses.

Non-Economic Damages

When medical negligence results in misdiagnosed cancer, patients deal with emotional harm. Patients can have a tough road ahead, and their personal lives and mental health can suffer greatly. Although these losses don’t have a set dollar amount, negligent parties should still compensate you for these intangible damages. Some of the damages we could seek include:

• Lost quality of life
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring and disfigurement

Damages for Wrongful Deaths

If your loved one has passed away because of negligent cancer care, your family can take legal action on behalf of the deceased. Our team represents surviving family members in wrongful death claims, seeking compensation for funeral costs, pain and suffering, and other related losses.

While money cannot make up for the loss your family has suffered, providers need to be held responsible for these negligent actions. Our firm would be honored to help you in your fight for justice.

Call Our Firm If a Negligent Provider Misdiagnosed Your Cancer

Dealing with misdiagnosed cancer is difficult for many reasons, but Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to help shoulder the legal burden. For over 45 years, our team has protected Floridians and recovered over $500 million in settlements and verdicts. We are ready to help you in your fight against negligent providers and hospitals in Sunrise, Florida, and the surrounding areas.

Please call our firm now for a free, confidential case evaluation. Se habla español.

Our Sunrise Lawyers Answer Common Questions About Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims