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There was a time when the prognosis was dim for someone with cancer, but advancements in medicine have made great strides in terms of positive patient outcomes. Different treatments are available depending on the type, staging, and numerous other factors. Still, as complicated as cancer care can be, Florida health care providers are held to a standard under state law. Serious harm to the patient may result when a cancer doctor fails to meet this standard.
If you or a loved one was affected by mistakes with cancer treatment, you may have legal remedies through a medical malpractice claim. Freidin Brown, P.A. will assist with recovering compensation, so please contact us to set up a free consultation with a St. Petersburg cancer misdiagnosis lawyer. Some basics are also informative.
Examples of Malpractice in Treating Cancer
One form of cancer malpractice relates back to diagnosis, as any errors and the failure to diagnose cancer could be grounds for a medical negligence case. In addition, when it comes to treating cancer, some common examples of malpractice include:
- Failing to properly assess patient’s chart when making decisions on radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery
- Ordering treatment that contradicts cancer type and staging
- Surgical errors when removing a tumor
- Mistakes with dosage for chemo medications
- Overdose of radiation, which can lead to burns and similar injuries
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Challenges with Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
Among the biggest complications in these cases is the standard of care, starting with how it applies to your situation. The benchmark is what a physician with the same skill and level of care would have provided, so you will usually be comparing your provider to a hypothetical oncologist or other cancer care doctor.
Another challenge with the standard of care is determining exactly how your physician deviated from it. Plus, you must have evidence showing how you suffered harm because of cancer malpractice. These obstacles and many others require input, assistance, and consultation with medical experts.
Timeline of a Med Mal Case
Our St. Petersburg cancer misdiagnosis attorneys at Freidin Brown, P.A. are prepared for challenges. We will develop appropriate strategies every step of the way with your claim, so you can count on us to:
- Conduct an investigation and gather evidence of malpractice
- Review your charts and medical records
- Prepare forms for filing an insurance claim
- Discuss options to settle your claim out of court
- Handle all prefiling requirements for Florida med mal cases
- Advocate on your behalf throughout the litigation process
It is our objective to recover fair monetary damages, including medical costs for treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and many other losses that affect your quality of life.
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Trust a St. Petersburg Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyer for Legal Help
You can rely on our team at Freidin Brown, P.A. to guide you every step of the way with a med mal claim, as it is our goal to get the compensation you deserve by law. For more information, please contact us to schedule a no-cost case evaluation with a Florida cancer misdiagnosis lawyer. We can provide personalized details after reviewing your circumstances.
