Blog Posts - Failure to diagnose
What if I Was Misdiagnosed or Diagnosed Too Late?
Each year, over 424,000 individuals suffer permanent disability caused by a physician’s negligence. If you were misdiagnosed or experienced a delay in diagnosis, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. A successful malpractice…
Read MoreMost Common Types of Medical Malpractice
It is estimated that about 17,000 medical malpractice claims are filed each year in the U.S. While this number is alarming, it does not accurately represent the total number of patients impacted. Given the difficulty…
Read MoreHow Credible Are Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases?
An expert witness can be an integral part of a medical malpractice case, allowing the jury to make an informed decision. South Carolina law defines an expert witness as someone who has the “knowledge, skill,…
Read MoreWhat is Failure to Diagnose, and How Can it Lead to Medical Malpractice?
The prevalence of medical professional errors in the United States cannot be ignored, with approximately 400,000 patients dying due to medical errors annually. When a doctor fails to diagnose a serious condition that leads to…
Read MoreWhat is the Legal Standard for Proving Negligence in a Misdiagnosis Case?
Approximately 7 million people who visit the emergency room are misdiagnosed each year. Misdiagnosis can lead to a progression of your condition or further complications, both of which are typically preventable with proper testing and…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice in SC?
SC law sets a time limit for anyone who wants to sue for medical malpractice. This is known as the statute of limitations. Under the law, you can sue for medical malpractice within three years…
Read MoreMedical malpractice-related death leaves family devastated
Families put a lot of trust in healthcare professionals when a loved one seeks medical treatment. South Carolina patients expect to receive the best care possible based on their individual health needs. When a patient…
Read MoreMedical negligence can lead to serious health issues
When someone visits a health care provider in South Carolina, the best care possible is expected. Many providers take time to find out a patient’s history, listen to any health concerns, and work with the…
Read MoreDeputy files medical malpractice suit against university
When people are admitted to the hospital, they naturally assume they will receive proper treatment and care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and some people suffer further harm due to their medical providers’…
Read MoreLesser-known breaches that can lead to malpractice claims
Medical professionals nationwide, including South Carolina, owe all their patients care at a specific standard. Any breach of the policy could constitute medical malpractice. Such breaches could happen even before any treatment takes place. Patients…
Read MoreIncorrect diagnosis can come from lab reports
People who go to the doctor rely on the doctor and others who are involved in their care to get an accurate diagnosis. Many people tend to think about incorrect diagnosis situations occurring when a…
Read MoreLabs sometimes provide incorrect results to patients
When you realize that you have a lump somewhere on your body and it doesn’t go away, you might decide to make a trip to the doctor for help determining what is going on with…
Read MoreKnow what options you have when you are harmed by a doctor
There are many factors that come into the picture when you don’t receive adequate medical care. Some of the points that come into play with these cases involve the type of care that someone else…
Read MoreKnow about the medical malpractice statute of limitations
When you suffer harm because your doctor made an error, you might decide that you are going to take action. This is a big decision that can impact your future. You should be prepared to…
Read MoreGet help when you are injured by a medical professional
We recently discussed preeclampsia and why it is so important that a pregnant woman who has the condition receives an accurate diagnosis. If you recall, this condition can be devastating for the mother and her…
Read MorePreeclampsia that isn’t properly diagnosed can cause problems
A pregnant woman has a lot to think about. Throughout her pregnancy, she is trusting that the medical professionals covering her care will take care of any possible issues so that she and her baby…
Read MoreDiabetes must be diagnosed properly or damage can occur
Medical conditions require a proper diagnosis so that they can be treated accordingly. Patients who don’t get a proper diagnosis can’t get the help they need and they might end up in a downward health…
Read MoreWhat happens if a medical condition isn’t properly diagnosed?
When you visit a doctor, you would think that you are going to get a diagnosis that will enable you to get the treatments you need to get back on track. There is sometimes a…
Read MoreSepsis can go from bad to worse quickly without treatment
Sepsis is a serious infection that can turn fatal quickly. It is imperative that doctors who have a patient that might be septic take appropriate action to determine if sepsis is present so they can…
Read MoreDiagnosis errors aren’t acceptable, action must be taken
We have recently discussed some pregnancy complications that can affect the mother and her unborn baby. In the cases that involve those issues, it is crucial that a proper diagnosis is made so that steps…
Read MoreMissed diagnosis and delayed treatments are serious issues
In the previous blog post, we discussed how important it is for a person who has breast cancer to receive an early diagnosis and quick treatment. If you recall, delaying chemotherapy after surgery for longer…
Read MoreEarly diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is crucial
A person who has breast cancer has a good chance of survival in many cases. Typically, the stage of the cancer when it is diagnosed and the swiftness of treatment can both impact the ultimate…
Read MoreFailure to diagnose or treat can be difficult to prove
You trust your doctor to take good care of you. When you went into his or her office with complaints associated with a medical issue, you probably expected the doctor to make a diagnosis and…
Read MoreHow important is prenatal testing?
Prenatal testing is a chance for doctors and parents to find out if there is anything medically wrong with a fetus before birth. This testing can help to plan out a woman’s care during pregnancy,…
Read MoreProper screening after hip injury often avoided in older women
When older people break a hip, there are a host of causes that could have contributed to the break. For older women, one of those factors is osteoporosis. That is the reason why experts recommend…
Read MorePreventable medical errors demand attention
Medical errors can be devastating for patients. In some cases, those errors can cause patients to die. In fact, more than 250,000 Americans die each year because of medical errors. This is a true crisis…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis can lead to horrible medical conditions
In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the illnesses and medical conditions that are misdiagnosed. The common factor in each of the conditions that we discussed was that the patient who wasn’t properly…
Read MoreFailure to diagnose medical conditions is a serious issue
Patients who go into a doctor’s office with a medical complaint deserve to get an accurate diagnosis. When an accurate diagnosis isn’t made in a timely manner, the patient can suffer from a worsened condition…
Read MoreSome common medications can have negative effects
Taking medications for what ails you is something that most people don’t think about too much. In some cases, the answer for the issues you are having is an over-the-counter medication. In other cases, the…
Read MoreMisdiagnoses can lead to worsened conditions and even death
Patients suffer when a doctor doesn’t make the proper diagnosis. There are some medical conditions that can lead to more serious issues if the condition isn’t diagnosed properly in a timely manner. We know that…
Read MoreDamages that can be awarded in medical malpractice claims
Medical errors can take a considerable toll on victims and their families emotionally, physically and financially. For instance, let’s consider a situation in which a doctor fails to accurately diagnose someone with a heart condition….
Read MoreMedical care for transgender patients may not be up to par
When we visit the doctor, we expect to be treated by a professional who has the appropriate training, education and experience to assess our specific situation. Sometimes we may get referred elsewhere or meet with…
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