Failure to Diagnose

Medical Malpractice Lawyer serving all of Alabama

The failure to diagnose a medical condition is a serious form of medical malpractice that will affect a patient from the very beginning, when he or she first seeks medical treatment. If an Alabama doctor or hospital staff member misdiagnoses, delays in diagnosing or fails entirely to diagnose the patient's medical condition, this will mean that the patient may be wrongfully discharged, treated for the wrong condition or treated when it's already too late.

As an Alabama medical malpractice lawyer, Timothy A. Hughes is committed to helping patients throughout all of Alabama who have suffered as a result of a doctor's failure to diagnose an illness or injury. Mr. Hughes offers a free initial consultation to talk about your particular case and what you have experienced, as well as what legal options you have in filing a medical malpractice claim against the responsible party.

What Causes a Failure to Diagnose?

There are a number of different situations that may result in a doctor's failure to diagnose a condition. A mistake in noting down symptoms, in listening to the patient or in performing tests may cause a physician to think that a patient is suffering from a minor medical condition when in fact it is very serious. An overworked doctor may not take the time to observe a patient and therefore make a correct assessment of what is occurring. In a crowded emergency room, a patient may be discharged when he or she is actually suffering from a serious head injury or even a heart attack. The potential circumstances are virtually endless.

No matter what may have led to a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose your medical condition, we can help. Contact Alabama medical malpractice attorney Timothy Hughes today for a free consultation.