The last thing anyone wants is to be diagnosed with cancer. However, you’d likely rather be diagnosed than be misdiagnosed or not told at all. It’s been shown that early detection is key to kicking cancer before it can devastate your health.
That’s why you have a valid reason to sue a doctor when their negligence caused you serious injury, either through misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose.
The Elements of a Medical Negligence Case
In order to sue your medical professional, you will need to determine who was responsible. It could have been a nurse practitioner, doctor, hospital staff, or pathologist that was negligent. Even the company that employs the medical professional could also be liable.
The following are the elements of a malpractice case that will need to be proven in order to move forward with your claim:
- There was a doctor-patient relationship between you and whoever misdiagnosed you.
- The cancer misdiagnosis was caused by the medical professional’s negligence.
- The cancer misdiagnosis actually caused you harm.
- The cancer misdiagnosis harm resulted in damages for you.
Damages in Malpractice Cases
Common damages in medical malpractice cases include:
Increased medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of life happiness
Permanent injury
Mental anguish
Make the Call to a Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Cancer is a serious disease and misdiagnoses can have disastrous consequences for the patient. Doctors should be held accountable when their negligent actions cause others serious injury and negative health effects.
Reach out to a Florida medical malpractice lawyer today to discuss your case. Malpractice suits are difficult to win, but they certainly aren’t impossible. You deserve justice and compensation for your suffering and for the negative impact medical negligence has had on your health.
Visit The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo website to learn more, or you can call our office at 561-659-6366.