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Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma

Failure to Diagnose Lung Cancer

Some of the more common underlying causes for the misdiagnosis of lung cancer as something else or even as nothing at all include failing to perform the correct tests, failing to interpret test results correctly, failing to take a thorough medical history from the patient or even simply failing to recognize clear symptoms of lung cancer for what they are.

In any case, it is important for you to know that a significantly worse prognosis caused by a failure to diagnose lung cancer or mesothelioma is recognized as a legally compensable injury in New York, 24 other states the District of Columbia and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Whether you are suffering from lung cancer caused by smoking or mesothelioma that resulted from asbestos exposure, you have every right to expect a timely and correct diagnosis.

If you or your family has been harmed as the result of a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of lung cancer, contact the experienced lawyers at Powers & Santola, LLP.

Excellence in the Fight for Justice

Cases involving "loss of a chance" damages can be very complex. Not every law firm or attorney is competent to handle them or is willing to invest the resources it takes to reach a final result that fully addresses the client's needs.

Our firm has extensive experience with delayed cancer diagnosis lawsuits and accepts fewer than 10 percent of prospective cases. This allows us to make a meaningful commitment and devote all of our resources to fundamentally changing the lives of lung cancer patients and their families for the better.

Our commitment to excellence also includes client service. In support of that commitment, we assign a team of two lawyers, a paralegal and a legal secretary to every client for the duration of their case. When you call with questions, someone who personally knows your case will be available to provide updates and address your concerns.

Toll Free: 866.733.2326 / Local: 518.618.4095

Our firm handles delayed cancer diagnosis lawsuits on behalf of people here in New York State, and in every U.S. jurisdiction that recognizes the "loss of a chance" doctrine. Contact us online or call us at either of the two numbers shown above to schedule your free consultation today.

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