A delayed cancer diagnosis can mean the difference between recovery and deciding how to spend the remaining time with your family. As one of the only firms in Utah to focus solely on medical malpractice, if you or someone close to you were not timely told about your diagnosis, you can trust G. Eric Nielson & Associates to fight for the compensation you deserve.
The consequences of a delayed cancer diagnosis can be severe. A misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis can lead to the spread of the disease, worsening of symptoms, and even death.
In cases where serious harm has occurred as a result of a delay in diagnosis, it is important to consider pursuing legal action with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
Although many factors can contribute to a delayed diagnosis, some of the most common include the following:
It’s important to know your rights and the sooner you get in touch with us, the easier you remember what you’ve been told by your medical staff.
We help people with a wide range of delayed cancer diagnosis cases. Some of the most common cases we help with include:
For women, breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in the United States. An early diagnosis can make a significant difference in terms of treatment success and survival rates.
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men. Doctors should be diligent about ordering tests and referring patients for further evaluation when necessary.
Early diagnosis of lung cancer is essential for successful treatment. If your doctor failed to order the proper tests or refer you to a specialist, your situation may be considered medical malpractice.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be treated if caught in its early stages. If your doctor failed to recognize the warning signs or order tests, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice case.
If you or a family member are dealing with a type of cancer that isn’t listed here, that doesn’t mean we can’t help you. There are over 200 different types of cancer and we can’t list them all here. If you have questions, give us a call to see if we can help you get the answers.
801-424-9088The laws surrounding medical malpractice are complicated and designed to protect the doctor, not the patient. Tort reform laws have made it extremely difficult to bring a case against a doctor or hospital without an attorney who understands how to navigate the system.
It is important to speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney if you believe you or a loved one may have suffered harm due to a delayed cancer diagnosis.
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