Cedar Rapids Wrong Diagnosis Lawyer
We put the utmost degree of trust in our medical professionals. We trust them with our most precious assets: our health and our life. When we visit a doctor with an ailment, we trust their judgment, we trust their professional experience, and we trust their skill as a physician. And when a doctor fails to make a diagnosis, or possibly worse still, makes an incorrect diagnosis, it is a major violation of that trust. Doctors have a duty of care towards their patients, to ensure that they are safe, free from harm, and to perform to the best of their ability.
If a doctor fails to live up to this duty by making an incorrect diagnosis or failing to make a diagnosis, they may be liable for further injuries or medical expenses. If you or a loved one has been victimized by an incorrect diagnosis, contact Cedar Rapids wrong diagnosis lawyer Pete Leehey at 319-294-4424. We will fight to send a message that this type of malpractice is simply unacceptable.
Common Sources of Wrong Diagnoses
Over 80,000 deaths occur every year as a result of wrong diagnoses or failure to diagnose. There are many conditions that have symptoms very similar to one another, and may be confused with each other. Some of these conditions include:
- Meningitis
- Appendicitis
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Breast, ovarian and prostate cancer
Contact Us
If you have suffered injury or financial damages because of a failure to diagnose, contact Cedar Rapids wrong diagnosis lawyer Pete Leehey at 319-294-4424. We will thoroughly evaluate the facts of your case, holding those responsible for your injuries accountable for their actions.