Misdiagnoses / Delayed diagnoses
Dealing with medical malpractice cases can prove to be intimidating and strenuous for the victim, partially because of the devastating consequences that occur as a result of medical malpractice and/or negligence. Gabriel Assaad has the experience required to help you work through the ins and outs of your case. He has an extensive background of dealing with medical malpractice cases in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Misdiagnoses are an incomplete or inaccurate diagnoses and/or inaccurate treatment of a medical condition. In the United States, misdiagnoses result in approximately 1 million injuries each year and anywhere from 44,000 to 98,000 deaths. Small towns are more likely to encounter misdiagnoses, because of the lock of equipment and staff. Individuals with serious medical conditions should seek help in a well established facility where all the necessary equipment to run thorough tests and screenings is available. In reality, any illness, disease, injury or other medical condition may be misdiagnosed, but there are some that occur much more frequently:
- Stroke
- Meningitis
- Lung cancer
- Heart attack
- Breast cancer
- Tuberculosis
- Prostate cancer
- Bacterial infections
- Psychological disorders
- Cervical cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Appendicitis
- Pulmonary embolism
A misdiagnosis can present itself in many ways and bring with it extreme and harmful consequences for the patient. A recent study showed that 42% of medical patients feel they have been on the receiving end of a misdiagnosis. Having a competent attorney on your side can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Gabriel Assaad is devoted to helping victims of a misdiagnosis error receive compensation from the responsible party for the injuries and/or further complications that were caused.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a misdiagnosis, contact attorney Gabriel Assaad for a misdiagnosis consultation. He will work to understand your situation and fight inside and out of the courtroom to see that you get all that you deserve. To schedule a consultation please call our Washington D.C. office at (202) 741-9348 or email us at contact@assaadlaw.com. Assaad Law, PLLC looks forward to aggressively protecting your rights.
