Atlanta Failure to Diagnose Lawyer
What is Failure to Diagnose?
“Failure to diagnose” is a type of medical malpractice that occurs when a healthcare provider fails to identify a medical condition that another reasonably competent doctor would have caught under the same circumstances.
This type of negligence often results in:
- Delayed treatment, allowing the condition to worsen
- Misguided treatments that cause new injuries or complications
- A lack of preventive measures for progressive diseases
The consequences of a missed or delayed diagnosis can be devastating. Some patients experience prolonged pain, worsened medical conditions, permanent disability, or even death. Our Atlanta failure to diagnose lawyer can help you hold negligent healthcare providers accountable.
Ready to Hold Healthcare Providers Liable
When you go to a doctor or hospital, you expect to receive proper care, including accurate testing, evaluations, and timely diagnoses. Unfortunately, medical professionals sometimes fail to recognize serious conditions, leaving patients untreated until it’s too late. If you or a loved one suffered harm because of a delayed or missed diagnosis, our Atlanta failure to diagnose attorney at DGL Attorneys At Law can help you pursue justice and compensation.
Call us today at (770) 404-8239 for a free consultation.
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Common Examples of Failure to Diagnose
Failure to diagnose can occur in nearly every area of medicine. Some of the most common conditions involved in malpractice claims include:
- Cancer: Missed cancer diagnoses are among the most frequent and devastating errors. Early detection often makes the difference between treatable and terminal stages.
- Heart Attack & Stroke: Many patients are sent home from emergency rooms despite clear symptoms of cardiac distress or stroke. Without immediate care, patients can suffer permanent damage or death.
- Infections & Sepsis: Untreated infections can rapidly spread and become life-threatening. Failure to diagnose sepsis can cause organ failure and requires urgent treatment.
- Pulmonary Embolism & Blood Clots: A missed blood clot diagnosis can be fatal if it travels to the lungs, brain, or heart.
- Meningitis: When not diagnosed quickly, meningitis can cause severe brain damage or death.
Common Causes of Failure to Diagnose
Failure to diagnose can happen for several reasons, often tied to human error, system failures, or negligence. Common causes include:
- Failure to Order Proper Tests – Doctors may ignore symptoms or fail to request imaging, bloodwork, or screenings.
- Misreading Test Results – Radiologists, lab technicians, or physicians may incorrectly interpret findings.
- Ignoring Patient History – Overlooking family or personal medical history can lead to missed diagnoses.
- Failure to Refer to Specialists – Some cases require specialist evaluation, but doctors may fail to provide timely referrals.
- Overworked Medical Staff – Fatigue, high patient volume, or lack of communication in hospitals can lead to overlooked conditions.
Each of these mistakes may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim. At DGL Attorneys At Law, our attorneys work with medical experts to identify where negligence occurred and how it harmed you.
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Failure to Diagnose FAQs
Here are several frequently asked questions regarding claims related to failure to diagnose:
How do I know if I have a failure to diagnose case?
If another reasonably skilled doctor would have identified your condition and begun treatment earlier, you may have a claim. An attorney can review your records and consult medical experts.
What compensation can I recover in a failure to diagnose lawsuit?
You may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages if you lost a loved one.
How long do I have to file a failure to diagnose claim in Georgia?
Under Georgia law, most medical malpractice cases must be filed within two years of the date of injury or discovery. Some exceptions apply, so it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Do I need expert testimony to prove my case?
Yes. Georgia law requires an expert affidavit to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. This affidavit must explain how the doctor deviated from accepted standards of care.
How much does it cost to hire a failure to diagnose lawyer in Atlanta?
At DGL Attorneys At Law, we handle cases on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
Why Choose Our Firm?
Choosing the right Atlanta failure to diagnose lawyer can make the difference between a denied claim and a successful recovery. At DGL Attorneys At Law, we:
- Work with leading medical experts to evaluate your case
- Conduct thorough investigations of medical records, test results, and hospital policies
- Fight aggressively against hospitals, insurers, and negligent providers
- Seek maximum compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs
- Our mission is to protect patients who have been failed by the very professionals meant to care for them
Connect with us to discuss your case.
Why Choose DGL Attorneys At Law?
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Your Case Will Be Handled with Care by a Partner of Our Firm
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We Apply All of Our Attention and Resources to Prepare Your Case
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Attorney DelCampo Is a Current President of the Georgia State Bar
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Attorney DelCampo Was the First Hispanic Georgia State Judge; Attorney Lopez Was the Second