While many Coral Gables healthcare providers offer excellent care to patients, some fail to deliver care to the standard expected of them. When this negligent care results in a cancer misdiagnosis, patients can face substantial losses. Some patients even pass away because of this neglect. When this professional neglect causes harm, the Coral Gables cancer misdiagnosis lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. are here to fight back.
Our team can help you navigate these tough claims and hold providers and facilities accountable, seeking a settlement or verdict that addresses all of your losses. For over 45 years, our Coral Gables medical malpractice attorneys have been helping Floridians seek justice, securing over $500 million for our clients. We have the determination, resources, and experience you need to pursue compensation, so please call our firm for a free case evaluation today. Se habla español.
Why Do Coral Gables Providers Misdiagnose Cancer?
Cancer is a complex type of disease, and patients will have different experiences even with similar types of cancer. Not every negative outcome means that a medical professional was negligent. The nuances of cancer diagnosis and care mean that even a highly competent medical team could misdiagnose cancer while providing care that meets or exceeds the standard of care.
While not every misdiagnosis is due to negligence, some result from preventable errors. Identifying medical negligence can be difficult, and patients should hire lawyers with extensive legal assets and knowledge of medical malpractice claims. That’s where Freidin Brown, P.A. comes in.
If you work with our firm, we will investigate the underlying cause of your misdiagnosis to determine if negligence played a role. Some examples of provider negligence we see in cancer misdiagnosis claims include:
- Delays in referring patients to specialists
- Failures or delays in ordering tests and treatment
- Failure to communicate results from blood work, imaging, biopsies, or other tests
- Lost test results, errors in interpreting test results, or even giving patients the wrong results
- Wrong diagnoses, such as mistaking signs of colorectal cancer for IBS
- False cancer diagnoses
- Failures to recognize symptoms
When investigating cases of potential malpractice, our cancer malpractice lawyers will draw on medical experts in similar fields who can help us establish what a similarly educated and trained provider should have done in these circumstances.
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Commonly Misdiagnosed Cancers
According to a 2020 study published in Diagnosis, some of the most commonly misdiagnosed cancers include:
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma
- Colorectal cancer
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
Early detection and treatment are essential for those with cancer—many cancers have high survival rates when they do not spread to other parts of the body.
Negligence in diagnosing cancer could mean that the disease progresses to more advanced stages. Patients may require more treatments for longer than they normally would have if the cancer had been caught earlier. Misdiagnosing cancer can mean that patients become too sick for treatment, ultimately resulting in death.
Whether you are seeking justice for yourself or a loved one, please call Freidin Brown, P.A. today for a free and confidential case evaluation.
The Consequences of Misdiagnosed Cancer Leave Patients Facing Massive Losses
Dealing with cancer is never easy, but the negligent misdiagnosis of such a serious condition can be shocking and overwhelming to patients. The losses that malpractice victims suffer can be extensive, and our team is dedicated to seeking the full extent of what victims are owed.
While you may have losses not listed below, our Coral Gables attorneys can help you pursue cancer misdiagnosis compensation that includes:
Current and Future Medical Bills
When victims of negligent providers come to us, some of the most significant losses we see are medical expenses. While they may have current and immediate medical expenses, they may also need medical care in the months and years to come.
Multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation and one or more surgeries are just the beginning of medical expenses. Hospital stays, follow-up care, physical therapy, mental health services, assistive devices, and immunosuppressant medications are just some of the bills patients may have now and in the future.
Victims of medical malpractice can even suffer short- and long-term health complications from their disease and treatment, leading to even more medical bills down the road. Our firm’s goal is to seek an outcome that thoroughly addresses your medical costs and future medical needs.
Non-Economic Damages
The mental and emotional distress from cancer is already hard for patients and loved ones to deal with, even with the best care possible. When a provider’s negligence causes anguish and suffering, victims deserve to have their pain acknowledged. Some of the non-economic losses we may recover for you include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and anguish
- Loss of consortium
- Scarring and disfigurement
It can be hard to understand the scope of these intangible losses, but our team will work towards a settlement or verdict that accounts for these damages.
Additional Economic Damages
When someone negligently misdiagnoses your cancer, your losses don’t just stop at medical bills and emotional harm. Some other losses you may be able to claim include:
- Lost income and wages
- Lost earning potential if you can no longer do your job or must change careers
- Travel expenses, such as plane tickets and hotel bookings, if you must travel to receive care
- In-home health assistance
- Other out-of-pocket expenses, such as childcare while you were undergoing treatment
Whatever losses you and your family have suffered, our malpractice attorneys are here to pursue a payout on your behalf.
Negligent Cancer Misdiagnoses Can Be Fatal for Coral Gables Patients
When a healthcare provider is negligent in their diagnosis of cancer, this error can be fatal. A failure to diagnose cancer in a timely manner (or at all) can mean your loved one may not have long to live or have already passed away. Our team is determined to help your family fight for justice for this senseless loss, and we can pursue damages that address:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical bills the deceased had before their passing
- Loss of services and income of the deceased
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
We understand just how difficult this time can be, and we are here to represent your family’s interests and seek justice on behalf of the deceased. Please call us now to speak with our team and discuss your wrongful death claim.
We Help Families Who Suffered Medical Malpractice
Choosing the Right Attorney for Cancer Malpractice in Coral Gables, FL
The idea of taking legal action is overwhelming for many people. Fighting respected doctors or hospitals seems impossible. You may be in the middle of exhausting and demanding treatments or mourning a loved one. You may even receive an offer of payment from the negligent party, but you have no way of knowing if it’s enough to address all of your losses.
Here at Freidin Brown, P.A., we know just how important it is for people to find the right lawyer for medical malpractice claims in Florida. State malpractice laws are incredibly complex, and these cases require significant resources and time to manage.
At our firm, we come prepared to deliver personalized and dedicated care to every case by ensuring our lawyers have a limited caseload. Your team will be able to give your case their undivided attention because they are not juggling too many cases at once.
With two Board Certified trial attorneys, access to multiple medical professionals, economists, and other experts, and decades of malpractice experience, our team is prepared to handle any case, no matter how complex it may seem. Whether we are able to obtain a settlement or must take your case to trial, your lawyers will handle every aspect of your case with professionalism and care.
Our Malpractice Team Can Help You With a Cancer Misdiagnosis in Coral Gables
When you or a loved one’s cancer has been misdiagnosed, it can be hard to figure out your next steps. Please know that you don’t have to do this alone. Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to guide you through these difficult times and represent you in the fight for just compensation.
Our firm has held negligent providers and facilities accountable for harm since 1976, and we are ready to get to work for you. Call our firm 24/7 to discuss your case.
FAQs About Cancer Misdiagnosis Cases
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyer in Coral Gables?
We understand that you may be concerned about paying for legal representation, which is why we take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not have to worry about the upfront costs and fees of a medical malpractice lawsuit—our firm does. We are only paid if we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
How Long Do I Have to File a Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawsuit in Florida?
Like other injury claims, medical malpractice lawsuits are subject to the state’s statute of limitations in Florida Statutes § 95.11. We also have presuit requirements to meet before moving ahead with your lawsuit. Figuring out the deadline for malpractice claims, especially those involving cancer, can be quite complex.
Many circumstances could affect how long you have to act, so we encourage you to reach out as soon as possible. The sooner we can get started on your claim, the better your chances are of protecting your right to seek damages.
Can I Still File a Claim If the Misdiagnosis Happened at a Coral Gables Hospital or Clinic?
Yes, a hospital or other medical facility in Coral Gables, such as Coral Gables Hospital or Baptist Doctors Hospital, could be liable for medical malpractice. These entities are often liable for malpractice committed by employees, including nurses, radiologists, and pathologists.
We may be able to hold these facilities liable for malpractice committed by physicians, depending on the circumstances, but we may have to pursue action against the doctor and their insurance company directly. We can discuss liable parties and other factors that can impact your claim when you reach out to our firm.
