If a diagnosis is made correctly but in an untimely manner, the
patient can still suffer injuries or complications stemming from a lack
of treatment. At McElyea & Barnard, our experienced staff
can help recover monetary compensation for your injuries, hospital
bills, and emotional distress. In some cases, it may also be possible
to seek punitive damages from the healthcare provider, particularly if
the delayed diagnosis can be shown to have resulted from gross medical
negligence.
Many medical conditions become increasingly
worse as time goes on if they are not treated. For example, it is
extremely important that a cancer diagnosis be made at the earliest
possible stage in order to give the patient the best chance of
survival. If you have lost a loved one because he or she was diagnosed
too late to receive effective treatment, you can file a claim against
the liable parties. In the event that you or a loved one has been
significantly harmed by a delayed diagnosis in Orlando or another
Central Florida area, contact our medical malpractice and negligence lawyers today. |