Mesothelioma Legal Advice

One of the most diagnosed cancers, second to breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men, is lung cancer. This cancer kills more men and women every year than any other type of cancer. Unfortunately lung cancer has no cure, however the prognosis a patient’s receives depends on how early the diagnosis and treatment are.

However, not every patient receives a timely diagnosis and this is unfortunate because a misdiagnosis of lung cancer can have devastating consequences. At our law office, we represent people and their families who have suffered an injury due to medical negligence and we are happy to evaluate your case at no charge to you.

How Misdiagnosis of Lung Cancer Occurs

A misdiagnosis of lung cancer may refer to a delayed diagnosis, a missed diagnosis, or a wrong diagnosis. Factors that may lead to or cause a misdiagnosis of lung cancer include:

• Mistaking the lung cancer as another condition – bronchitis or tuberculosis, for example
• Failing to perform necessary tests such as x-rays, biopsies and/or MRIs
• Misinterpreting test results
• Failing to obtain full medical history – for instance, whether a patient suffered toxic exposure such as asbestos or is a smoker
• Mistaking symptoms of another condition for cancer when no cancer is present
• Identifying a tumor as benign when it’s malignant, or vice versa

Misdiagnosis can occur with any of the various types of lung cancer, including primary, secondary, small cell, non-small cell and mesothelioma.

What Happens When Lung Cancer Is Misdiagnosed

When lung cancer is not diagnosed accurately or in a timely manner, the following could occur:

• No treatment is initiated
• The wrong treatment is initiated
• Unnecessary treatment is initiated

In fact, a misdiagnosis of cancer can significantly reduce a patient’s survival rate and, in some cases, lead to an untimely death.

Victims of Misdiagnosis Have Legal Rights

Patients have a right to a certain standard of treatment. When a doctor is negligent or does not provide the accepted level of care, patients have the right to take legal action to recover compensation for their losses. Recoverable damages depend on the circumstances of an individual case but may include any or all of the following:

• Expenses for treatment
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of financial support

Are You Eligible for Compensation?

Let the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at our law firm evaluate your case free of charge and find out if you are eligible for compensation. Our attorneys will answer your legal questions and advise you of your options. Talk with our attorneys today to learn more.