Western Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Attorneys
In the last several years, advancements in medical technology and our understanding of cancer have made it easier for doctors to locate cancerous cells and begin treatment. Unfortunately, even when medical advice is sought early on, physicians may still misdiagnose patients who have cancer by failing to perform comprehensive testing or by missing key warning signs. In a case where the misdiagnosis of cancer has led to a failure to treat the cancer in a timely fashion, the doctor and other medical professionals who made the misdiagnosis may be held accountable.
At the law firm of Tom Crenney & Associates, our lawyers provide experienced personal injury and medical malpractice representation in Western Pennsylvania. We help those patients who have been misdiagnosed and have suffered as a result of the misdiagnoses. Our firm uses our own medical experts to help determine what doctors, X-ray technicians and others should have reasonably found in their examinations. We can help you quickly evaluate your case and give you an honest assessment of your options.
If you believe that a misdiagnosis of cancer or other serious medical condition has led to a worsening of that condition, contact us at Tom Crenney & Associates and speak with an attorney today.
Common Misdiagnoses of Cancer
The failure to diagnose cancer in a timely fashion can have a tremendous impact on the efficacy of treatment options. In many cases, cancer is misdiagnosed as another condition, including melanoma. The misdiagnosis can occur for many reasons, including:
- Inability to properly interpret varied symptoms
- Inadequate or insufficient testing techniques
- Misinterpretation of test results
- Failure to follow up on suspicious results
- Health professionals with insufficient knowledge of possible cancers and cancer symptoms
- Symptoms are overlooked if patients do not fit into a typical category for certain cancers, such as breast cancer in males
- Ignoring symptoms in children or diagnosing them as other conditions
In many of these cases, medical negligence has led to the misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, which can have a significant impact on the prognosis of the patient in question. Patients who have suffered as a result of this negligence and misdiagnosis have the right to pursue compensation for the resulting damages. Our firm can also represent the families of victims whose misdiagnosis has resulted in wrongful death.
Contact Tom Crenney & Associates About Your Misdiagnosis
While not every error or misdiagnosis is the result of negligence or malpractice, there are many cases in which avoidable mistakes were made that have contributed to the worsening of medical conditions. If you believe that your cancer was misdiagnosed, contact us at Tom Crenney & Associates in Pittsburgh and get the experienced representation that you need.
Contact us for a free initial consultation. Call us at 412.567.5421 or toll free at 877.226.8945.
