Misdiagnosis Attorney

Every year, thousands of patients are victims of medical misdiagnosis. These mistakes often stem from either an incorrect diagnosis or a complete failure to diagnose. Frequently, these mistakes result from the doctor’s failure to give the appropriate time and attention to the patient. If a doctor fails to recognize or appreciate the complaints of the patient, the results can lead to further aggravation of injuries. If injuries resulting from a misdiagnosis could have been prevented, the patient and their family should not be responsible for the damages caused and may be entitled to a legal recovery.

Certain diseases are more frequently misdiagnosed than others. The five most frequently misdiagnosed diseases are:

• Aortic dissection: Aortic dissection is a tearing of the major artery that comes out of the heart. This can be easy to diagnose, but can also be easily missed because of confusion with heartburn sensations.
• Cancer: Of all misdiagnosis claims in the United States, cancer is far and away the most misdiagnosed illness. The leading types of misdiagnosis of cancer are breast and colorectal. Failure to diagnose cancer can result from physician failure to stick to cancer screening guidelines.
• Clogged arteries: Often shortness of breath is misdiagnosed as a result of being out of shape, when in fact it can be a sign of coronary artery disease, the leading killer of Americans.
• Heart attack: Heart attacks are not always symptomatically readily identifiable. Sometimes the only signs of a heart attack are a sense of fullness in the chest, nausea and a general sense of not feeling well.
• Infection: Infection is the second most misdiagnosed condition in the United States, behind cancer.

No matter if youre in Tampa, St Petersburg, Brandon, Sarasota, New Tampa or anywhere else in the State of Florida the personal injury lawyers at Yesner & Boss P.L. can handle even the most complex medical malpractice lawsuits. We will review the circumstances surrounding the medical treatment with our experts to determine if you and your family may be entitled to damages. If you have a legitimate claim, we have the resources and skill to fight for your recovery and protect your past, current, and future interests. If you believe you have a case, please contact our office today to set up a free consultation.