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Most medical malpractice injures are the result of a doctor or other medical practitioner’s negligence. These injuries can be complicated to diagnose and treat. In addition, it can be difficult to prove who exactly was responsible for the injury if during the time of your treatment you met with multiple medical staff. If negligence is proven, however, the patient could receive generous compensation.
One common medical error people file a medical malpractice claim for is the failure to diagnose. Failure to diagnose happens when the doctor misses the connection between the patient’s symptoms and their medical condition. In addition, no course of action is taken to treat the patient. Keep in mind that if a doctor doesn’t diagnose you or you are unhappy with their diagnosis, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have a strong case against the doctor. Diagnosing illness and disease can be complex and the most experienced doctors sometimes do struggle to identify their patient’s ailment.
Doctors are expected to uphold their duty of care and provide their patients a proper standard of care. In addition, to prove that a doctor acted in a negligent manner, injured patients will have to prove:
If you’re unsure whether you have a strong medical malpractice case, schedule a consultation with an attorney at the Mitchell Leeds, LLP. We can look over and offer legal advice on how to strengthen your medical malpractice case. Contact us today.
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