Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer Lawsuits
Whether you can seek compensation for medical negligence that cost you or a loved one the chance for a better outcome may depend on where you live.
Why? Because many states still have an "all or nothing" rule for medical negligence claims involving the delayed diagnosis of cancer, and their laws severely limit a patient’s ability to file suit.
Jurisdictions that recognize the loss of an opportunity for a better outcome as a legally compensable injury include:
- New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
Attorneys at Powers & Santola, LLP, are available to handle delayed cancer diagnosis lawsuits in all of these jurisdictions. Let us help you in your search for truth. Call us toll free from anywhere in the U.S. at 866.733.2326 or, take a moment to contact us online.
Do I Have a Case for Misdiagnosis?
This is a much more complicated question.
Essentially, the answer depends on a number of different factors — the type of cancer, the stage at which you were diagnosed, how long ago you first complained of symptoms or expressed concerns to your doctor, what the prognosis would have been if the cancer had been properly diagnosed at that time, and the statute of limitations in the state or jurisdiction where the medical malpractice occurred. These are just a few of the topics we will discuss with you in your initial consultation.
What we would like to stress to you is that our attorneys have a great deal of experience with cancer misdiagnosis lawsuits. They understand the complicated medical issues. They are sensitive to the problems of trying to put a monetary value on what has been lost. Most importantly, they know how to build clear, compelling cases for recovery.
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