Nashville Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Failure to Diagnose – Misdiagnosis
When a doctor fails to diagnose a disease, illness, or some other type of medical condition, the consequences can be deadly. Failure to diagnose, along with misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, is a serious form of medical malpractice, as it can significantly compromise the health of the patient. This especially holds true in cancer patients, where early detection and swift treatment is critical for a successful recovery. All medical conditions need to be treated properly and in a timely manner to ensure a full recovery. When a doctor fails to diagnose a patient’s condition, and as a result compromises the health of the patient, he or she can be held liable under Tennessee medical malpractice laws.
Dedicated Medical Malpractice Attorney Serving Nashville
Nothing is more frustrating than placing your trust in a doctor, only to have that trust destroyed by medical malpractice. We trust doctors and hospitals to figure out what’s wrong with us, and treat our conditions accordingly so we can continue to live a healthy life. Who do we turn to when a doctor betrays that trust, causing us more harm than good?
If your health has been compromised because a doctor failed to diagnose your condition, or if your loved one has passed away from a disease or illness that went undiagnosed, you should strongly consider contacting Nashville medical malpractice attorney Alexander W. Gothard. Mr. Gothard has extensive experience in medical malpractice law, and has helped many clients throughout Tennessee take legal action against the responsible doctor, physician, or hospital. Mr. Gothard offers a free consultation to all potential clients to advise you of your legal rights, and answer any questions you may have. If Mr. Gothard determines your claim is valid, he can help you take the necessary steps to file a lawsuit against the appropriate doctor and/or hospital, as well as help you exercise your rights to recovery. If an attorney can successfully prove that your doctor was negligent in diagnosing your illness, disease, or condition, you may be awarded compensation for your:
- Current medical bills
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Any addition financial hardship
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Decreased quality of life
As a victim of medical malpractice, specifically failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis, you deserve to be compensated for what you’ve been through. To learn more about your rights under the law, please feel free to contact Nashville medical malpractice lawyer Alexander W. Gothard today to schedule your free consultation!