A timely cancer diagnosis and swift treatment can help improve a patient’s quality of life and even lead to remission. Even in advanced and terminal cases, a timely diagnosis can help patients and their loved ones prepare for the weeks, months, and years ahead. However, a provider’s negligent actions could mean that patients are misdiagnosed, and this misdiagnosis can have long-lasting repercussions.
The Palm Beach Gardens cancer misdiagnosis lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. are here to represent patients and families who have suffered from a provider’s malpractice. For over 45 years, we have helped patients seek the compensation they deserve, and we are ready to help you now. The sooner you call our firm, the sooner our Palm Beach Gardens medical malpractice lawyers can get started on your case. Call now for a free case evaluation.
Do I Need a Malpractice Lawyer for My Cancer Misdiagnosis Claim?
While cancer misdiagnosis claims are a type of personal injury claim, not every firm is able to handle the nuances of medical malpractice cases. Not every delayed or missed cancer diagnosis qualifies as malpractice, so lawyers must carefully examine every potential claim to see if negligence played a role. Access to medical experts and extensive knowledge of Florida malpractice laws are crucial, and Freidin Brown, P.A. is just the firm that can deliver results.
Since 1976, our law firm has recovered over $500 million for our clients. Many firms are not equipped to manage complex issues like a cancer misdiagnosis, and they may even reject your case when it has merit. Others might accept it but fail to secure satisfying results, leaving patients without any options.
The team at Freidin Brown, P.A. is not afraid to go up against major hospitals, medical groups, and other parties to seek justice. You have a right to damages, and we are here to help you fight for it.
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What Sets Freidin Brown, P.A. Apart?
When it comes to malpractice claims in Florida, finding the right lawyer can feel overwhelming. In our four-and-a-half decades of representing clients, our firm has delivered results by providing personalized, dedicated care to every client we represent.
Individualized Legal Representation
When we say you get personalized care, we mean it. Our firm carefully selects cases, ensuring our lawyers have the time to devote to your claim. Too many firms take thousands of cases a year, focusing on numbers and quick resolutions rather than addressing the needs of the people they are representing.
Here, you get at least two lawyers overseeing your case who never automate case management. Even founding attorney Philip Freidin personally oversees every case our firm takes on.
We Know What It Takes to Win
Our team also has extensive resources, experience, and knowledge, and we use these to build a strong malpractice claim for each one of our clients. Medical experts, lifecare planners, and economists are just some of the people we can retain to support your claim for damages after a cancer misdiagnosis. If you work with us, you get a trial team fully prepared to take your case before a jury.
Your needs are our priority, and we’re committed to helping you seek justice while protecting others from negligent medical care. Please call our firm now to discuss your cancer misdiagnosis claim with a member of our team.
Examples of Cancer Misdiagnosis in Palm Beach Gardens
Cancers can grow undetected, and patients and healthcare providers often only notice symptoms in the more advanced stages of the disease. For some cancers, the symptoms may overlap with other conditions, and patients and their medical care team may not recognize that something is truly wrong. Providers can do everything right but still misdiagnose the disease. But when does a misdiagnosis cross the line into malpractice?
Our lawyers must first establish the standard of care specific to the provider’s field. The standard of care will differ based on profession, but ultimately, we establish what the standard of care should have been in a comparable situation. We must then show that your provider’s care did not meet this standard and that their actions (or inactions) directly caused your damages. Some actions that could be signs of negligence include:
- Failing to deliver test results to patients or providers
- Refusing to refer patients to specialists
- Failing to order lab work and other tests
- Delivering incorrect results, including false negatives or false positives
- Misreading or misinterpreting radiology results
- Failing to recognize patient symptoms
Patients often pay for medical negligence with their health—or their lives. Providers, hospitals, and insurers in Palm Beach Gardens should be held accountable for such inexcusable harm.
We Help Families Who Suffered Medical Malpractice
You Can Pursue Compensation for Cancer Misdiagnosis Caused by Malpractice
As a medical malpractice law firm, our team has seen people from all walks of life who have been hurt by negligence. A single act of negligence can lead to months, or even years, of stress, declining health, and financial hardship. You and your family deserve better, and our firm is determined to help families find some semblance of justice.
Patients typically have damages that are economic and non-economic in nature. Economic losses are those with a direct financial value, such as:
- Current medical bills and expected medical expenses
- Lost income and loss of earning potential
- Out-of-pocket costs, such as travel or home modifications needed during treatment or recovery
Victims of malpractice also have non-economic losses. These refer to the emotional and psychological effects a cancer misdiagnosis can have on your life. These include but are not limited to:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement and scarring
If your loved one died as a result of cancer misdiagnosis, your family can seek wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses, pain and suffering, medical bills, loss of services, and other forms of compensation. While we know that no amount of money can ever make up for this devastating loss, a settlement or verdict can help ease some of your family’s struggles and serve as an acknowledgment of your family’s loss.
Let Our Palm Beach Gardens Attorneys Help You Seek Justice After a Cancer Misdiagnosis
If you suspect that a healthcare professional’s negligence resulted in your cancer misdiagnosis, you may have legal options. The team at Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to represent you in the fight for damages. We even take cases on a contingency fee basis, so you do not owe us any upfront fees or costs, and you only pay us if we win.
We are available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We look forward to learning how we can support you.
Our Lawyers Answer Some Frequently Asked Questions About Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit for a Cancer Misdiagnosis in Florida?
Injury claims in Florida are subject to the statute of limitations outlined in Florida Statutes § 95.11. This law limits how long victims have to file a lawsuit against a negligent party. However, the complex nature of malpractice claims, especially for those involving cancer, means that the deadline isn’t always crystal clear.
Your lawyer must also meet specific presuit requirements before they can even file your lawsuit, so the sooner you get started, the better. Your specific deadline depends on the details of your case, so it’s crucial to have your claim reviewed as soon as possible.
What Is the Average Payout for Cancer Misdiagnosis?
Many factors can affect medical malpractice settlements and verdicts. The severity of an injury is often a major factor in these cases.
For instance, if a misdiagnosis means that a patient is in an advanced stage of cancer and that treatment and surgery are ineffective or impossible, their case may result in a higher payout than one involving a patient who recovered.
The strength of evidence in your case or the level of neglect by providers can also affect the value of your claim. Our lawyers will weigh these and other factors to help secure compensation that reflects the full value of your claim.
Can You Sue a Doctor For Misdiagnosis in Florida?
Yes, you can sue Palm Beach Gardens doctors for a cancer misdiagnosis. Primary care providers, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists are just some of the physicians who could be liable for your harm.
Our lawyers may even sue hospitals and medical facilities in Palm Beach Gardens for your cancer misdiagnosis if an employee’s negligence contributed to the misdiagnosis. Medical malpractice suits can be complex, especially when multiple insurance policies come into play, and our team will work to hold the appropriate parties accountable.
Is a False Cancer Diagnosis Considered Malpractice?
In some cases, patients may receive a false cancer diagnosis. False positives are relatively common for many types of cancer, and receiving one is not necessarily a sign of neglect.
However, if providers fail to confirm these results and start treatment prematurely, their actions may constitute negligence. You may undergo unnecessary treatments to address a nonexistent cancer, resulting in unnecessary physical, emotional, and financial harm.
What Are Common Types of Cancer That Are Misdiagnosed?
Any cancer has the potential for misdiagnosis, but a 2020 Diagnosis study identified the following commonly missed cancers:
- Colorectal cancer
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma
- Prostate cancer
These, along with many other cancers, can have symptoms that are hard to distinguish from other conditions, but screening, testing, and treatment can help many patients live long, comfortable lives. It’s up to healthcare providers to deliver care to the standard expected of their professions, and when they don’t, Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to stand by you and advocate for justice.
