Misdiagnosis Attorney in Michigan
24/7 Legal Support for Mistaken, Missed & Delayed Diagnoses
Doctors and other medical professionals have a duty to provide a reasonable standard of care to their patients. Part of this duty includes correctly diagnosing illnesses and conditions within a reasonable length of time. Whether it is missed, delayed, or simply incorrect, a wrong diagnosis can prove devastating, as early detection and treatment is key in overcoming many diseases.
When doctors are negligent in diagnosing an illness or disease — either by failing to diagnose or misdiagnosing a condition — patients and their families may be able to take legal action to recover compensation for their damages. At Grewal Law PLLC, our seasoned medical malpractice attorneys can apply over 100 years of experience to your misdiagnosis claim in Michigan. By investigating the cause of your injuries and relying on expert testimony to build a case, we will serve as committed advocates for your rights.
What Counts as Misdiagnosis?
Misdiagnosis occurs when a medical condition is incorrectly identified, leading to inappropriate treatment or management. It can result from various factors, including:
- Incorrect disease diagnosis: This is when a medical condition is diagnosed incorrectly, either due to similarities in symptoms with other conditions or lack of thorough examination.
- Failure to identify the underlying cause of a condition: Sometimes, a medical professional may diagnose a condition without identifying its root cause. This can lead to ineffective treatment and potential worsening of the condition.
- Medication side effects and prescription errors: Misdiagnosis can occur when symptoms are mistaken for side effects of medications or when incorrect medications are prescribed.
- Failure to provide a diagnosis in a reasonable amount of time: Delayed diagnosis can lead to prolonged suffering for the patient and may allow the condition to worsen.
- Overdiagnosis: This happens when a condition is diagnosed even though the patient may not actually have it, leading to unnecessary treatment or intervention.
- Underdiagnosis: Conversely, this occurs when a condition is missed or not diagnosed at all, often due to atypical symptoms, lack of awareness, or inadequate testing.
- Diagnostic errors due to biases: Sometimes, healthcare providers may be influenced by cognitive biases, leading them to overlook certain information or misinterpret symptoms.
- Laboratory or imaging errors: Misinterpretation of test results or errors in conducting tests can lead to incorrect diagnoses.
- Communication breakdown: Poor communication between healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers can contribute to misdiagnosis by leading to misunderstandings or incomplete information exchange.
- Rare or uncommon conditions: Conditions that are rare or less commonly encountered may be overlooked or misdiagnosed initially due to their unfamiliarity.
Diagnostic errors come in many forms, from missing the signs of a heart attack to a delayed lung cancer diagnosis. According to one study published in BMJ Quality and Safety, reports on diagnostic errors in the United States can vary, as most errors go unreported and may not present a serious threat to the patient. However, even conservative estimates show that doctors and specialists commit misdiagnosis and other diagnostic errors at least 10-15% of the time.
Additionally, according to a comprehensive review by Johns Hopkins Medicine, diagnostic error is the top cause for medical malpractice claims. It’s estimated that up to 160,000 patients every year suffer serious injuries or death as a direct result of a misdiagnosis. Although it isn’t always easy for physicians to get a diagnosis exactly right the first time, medical professionals have an obligation to exercise due diligence in diagnosing patients.
To learn more, contact the delayed diagnosis lawyers at Grewal Law PLLC for a free consultation. Call us at (888) 211-5798 today.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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$7.5 Million Confidential Settlement
Confidential medical malpractice settlement.
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$7.5 Million Medical Malpractice
An 8-year-old child experienced a blockage of her airway following a surgical procedure at a healthcare facility in Michigan.
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$4.8 Million Birth Injury
Settlement for a baby who suffered complications from a lack of oxygen from a delayed C-section at the time of birth.
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Over $4 Million Medical Malpractice
A surgeon admitted that he was negligent during a surgery that resulted in organ failure, requiring expensive and lifelong treatment unless the patient receives a successful organ transplant.
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$2.6 Million Medical Malpractice
A 19-year-old man sustained permanent paralysis from the chest down as the result of medical negligence during back surgery.
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Proving Negligence in Misdiagnosis Cases
In order to pursue a claim involving delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, you must first show that a doctor acted negligently. You must prove that, had the illness or disease been correctly diagnosed at an earlier stage, your resulting injuries and complications – or the death of your loved one – would not have occurred.
This can be very difficult to prove. Even competent doctors can make mistakes. In order to hold a doctor liable for his or her mistake, you must show that he or she did not act in a competent manner. It is crucial that you have an experienced medical malpractice attorney on your side, as the law can be incredibly complex. Navigating the legal system on your own can be nearly impossible.
Meet Our Team
A Relentless Firm That Doesn't Take No For An Answer
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Manvir (Mick) S. Grewal Sr. Founder and Managing Partner
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Scott Weidenfeller Attorney; Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Team Leader
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Ayanna D. Neal Attorney; Sexual Assault & Civil Rights Team Leader
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Nolan L. Erickson Attorney; New Client Intake Coordinator & Mass Torts Projects
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Rico D. Neal Attorney; Criminal Team Leader
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David S. Mittleman Litigating Attorney
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Gurrajan Gill Attorney
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Michael Szparaga Attorney
Why Choose Grewal Law PLLC?
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Family-owned and nationally recognized
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Proven track record of success
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Client-focused approach
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Our team is accessible 24/7
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Serving the Michigan area for decades
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100+ years of combined legal experience