Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis
Lung cancer is a devastating diagnosis that can turn a person’s world upside down. Unfortunately, not diagnosing lung cancer can be even more traumatic and devastating to a patient and their family. Patients trust their doctors to do what’s right, and that includes accurately identifying and diagnosing significant diseases such as lung cancer before the cancer spreads or does more damage to the body.
At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., our lung cancer misdiagnosis attorneys can help you evaluate your options and pursue the compensation you deserve. We have recovered more than $2.5 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients throughout the past four decades. Our law firm is ready to put our collective skills and knowledge to work for you and your family.
Contact our Illinois office today to set up a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss the potential for filing a lawsuit. We will walk you through your legal rights and options for pursuing maximum compensation. You pay nothing unless we win money on your case.
How Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Can Help If You Were Misdiagnosed
Medical malpractice cases are highly fact-dependent, and it can be challenging for injured patients to understand their legal rights when they have a case against a careless medical practitioner. At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., we can help you understand your legal rights and evaluate your options for filing a lung cancer misdiagnosis compensation claim.
One of our satisfied clients, Chandan B., said: “I’d like to thank David Rashid and his team at Salvi, Schostock & Pritchard P.C. for their exceptional work on my medical negligence lawsuit. From start to finish, their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to my case were evident in every step of the process.”
Our legal team has extensive experience navigating medical malpractice cases and fighting aggressively to protect our clients’ rights. We have recovered record-breaking medical malpractice jury verdicts, settlements, and bench verdicts, including a $32.7 million medical malpractice jury verdict. Our law firm has a long track record of helping individuals recover the money they need to move forward with their lives after a devastating medical issue.
Common Causes of Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis
The lungs supply oxygen to your body and remove carbon dioxide and other gases from the body. Lung cancer is a disease that starts with the abnormal growth of cells in the lungs or lung tissue. While individuals who smoke and vape have the highest risk of developing lung cancer, individuals who work with asbestos and other chemicals can also develop the disease.
Lung cancer can also develop in individuals who have never smoked, making it crucial to recognize the signs of the disease early. People who develop a persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing up blood should be evaluated for lung cancer and other lung diseases.
Some of the most common causes of lung cancer misdiagnosis can include the following:
- Failure to recognize symptoms of the illness
- Overlapping symptoms with less severe conditions
- Dismissing patient concerns, especially in non-smokers
- Misinterpretation of diagnostic tests, such as errors in reading X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs
- Failure to order a biopsy or additional testing when needed
- Misdiagnosing lung cancer as another respiratory condition
- Failure to follow up on abnormal test results
- Pathology mistakes leading to incorrect diagnoses
- Poor communication between healthcare providers
Medical malpractice and misdiagnosis cases are based on patients receiving substandard care from their healthcare providers.
Consequences of a Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis or delayed lung cancer diagnosis can have dire consequences for patients. The disease can be fast-moving, and once the cancer has metastasized, or spreads, to other nearby organs and body parts, it is harder and sometimes impossible to treat. Some of the repercussions of lung cancer misdiagnosis can include the following:
- Delayed treatment leading to disease progression
- More aggressive and expensive treatment is needed in the later stages of the disease
- Increased risk of mortality due to lost time
- Emotional toll on patients and their families
- Loss of financial stability
A cancer diagnosis is devastating enough. Knowing that the disease could have been caught sooner and potentially saved you and your loved one’s pain and emotional distress can be catastrophic. Contact our law firm today to learn about your legal rights and understand how to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Why You Should File a Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claim
Medical malpractice is a specific and complicated area of law, which is why having experienced and knowledgeable legal representation is crucial. Filing a lawsuit for lung cancer misdiagnosis may be the best option for pursuing maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Besides allowing you to seek meaningful compensation, a lawsuit also offers you a sense of justice, giving you a way to hold careless medical providers accountable for their actions.
Never accept a settlement from an insurance provider or other entity without discussing your situation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. A lawsuit can offer you more leverage at the negotiating table and show the practitioner and insurance company that you are serious about recovering the money you deserve. Having an attorney sends the message that you won’t be intimidated into accepting anything less than what’s fair.
Statute of Limitations for a Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis
Delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis medical malpractice cases are personal injury cases. Illinois law gives patients two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit pursuing compensation. However, that timetable may change depending on when the patient discovers the misdiagnosis or medical error. Because these cases are complicated and specific factors may impact the statute of limitations, it is best to consult an attorney as soon as possible.
Failing to file a lung cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit before the legal deadline means you lose leverage against insurers, and the court can dismiss your case, leaving you with few to no options for recovering the money you need. When you hire a skilled lung cancer misdiagnosis lawyer to handle your case, you can rest assured your lawsuit will be filed on time.
Contact Our Medical Malpractice Law Firm for a Free Case Review
Fighting lung cancer can be an isolating and frightening experience. You shouldn’t have to worry about managing a complicated medical malpractice claim on top of focusing on your recovery. Our lung cancer misdiagnosis lawyers at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. care about your future and will deliver exceptional legal representation and advocacy. We have the supporting staff and resources to protect your legal rights and fight for the compensation and accountability you deserve.
Contact our Chicago office today and arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your situation with our cancer misdiagnosis attorneys. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
