Key Takeaways
- Failure to diagnose is a common medical malpractice claim in Portland, and conditions that aren’t properly diagnosed can’t be properly treated.
- The longer a patient goes without treatment, the worse their condition becomes, and cancer treatment is most effective in the early stages.
- In one case, a patient’s repeated reports of persistent pain were attributed to a sore muscle, and no diagnostic imaging was ordered.
- By the time proper imaging was done, her cancer was advanced, treatment options were lost, and she died from the missed diagnosis.
- Her records showed a failure to recognize how severe her symptoms were and to reassess the diagnosis when conservative treatment didn’t help.
Failure to diagnose is a common Portland medical malpractice claim. When conditions are not diagnosed, or diagnosed properly, they cannot be treated properly. The longer a patient goes without treatment, the worse their condition will become. This is particularly true with cancer.
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Portland Failure to Diagnose Cancer:
Our client reported persistent pain in the same area of her body over an extended period of time. She raised the complaint repeatedly with physicians and other providers. Each time, she was told it was a sore muscle and advised to pursue physical therapy, take Advil, and apply ice.
No diagnostic imaging was ordered. No further investigation was done.
By the time proper imaging was finally performed, the cancer was advanced. The delay in diagnosis eliminated treatment options that could have changed the outcome. She died as a result of the missed diagnosis.
While she was still alive, she contacted Paulson Coletti to pursue a case for herself and her family. Our review of the medical records revealed a pattern of failing to recognize the severity of her ongoing symptoms and a failure to reassess the initial diagnosis when conservative treatment did not resolve the problem. The opportunity to diagnose the cancer earlier was missed.
At Paulson Coletti, we handle failure-to-diagnose cases to hold medical providers accountable when repeated complaints are dismissed and appropriate diagnostic steps are delayed. These cases are about enforcing standards of care and preventing avoidable loss of life.
Our Experience in “Failure to Diagnose” Cases
In one case, Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC represented a woman whose doctors failed to diagnose that she had breast cancer. After a successful medical malpractice suit, we were able to secure a settlement of $850,000 on her behalf. Overall, we have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for victims of negligence.
“At Paulson Coletti, ‘liberty and justice for all’ is more than just a phrase – it is our mandate. Our team of trial lawyers is driven to pursue justice for the injured, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable. Whether your case settles or goes to trial, you can trust our Oregon personal injury lawyers to be the legal advocates you need so your voice can be heard.”
Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC was voted one of the “Best Law Firms” by US News in the practice area of medical malpractice for plaintiffs. These legal honors indicate the very highest levels of understanding and achievement in this area of practice. Complex cases are best handled by an experienced attorney, so we invite you to contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC to evaluate your case today.
Failure to DiagnoseWatch“Most cases settle, but each of our cases is prepared as if it’s going to trial. The insurance companies know it and so do the defense lawyers defending them. That’s why we get such great results for our clients.”
Late Stages of Cancer
There are a variety of cancer treatments, chemotherapy and radiation being some of the most common, but any treatment is most effective when it occurs in the early stages of cancer. If you were not diagnosed until your cancer was in its later stages, even though you made repeated visits to your doctor, we invite you to contact Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC today for a free assessment of your case. You should also contact an attorney if you were mistakenly diagnosed with late stage cancer, as was the case with multiple patients who used Pacific Pathology Associates.
Contacting Our Portland Failure to Diagnose Cancer Attorneys
If you or someone you love was harmed by a medical error, we may be able to help you. Our Portland misdiagnosis lawyers have won millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We take on cases we believe in and believe we can win, so contact us for a free assessment of your potential claim.