Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Many people find it difficult to contradict or even strongly question their doctors. This is perfectly understandable, considering that doctors have years of education and experience. Some of them are also not very welcoming of questions or criticisms. Even if it is difficult, however, patients need to understand that doctors are not always right. The results of a wrong diagnosis can be dire.
How do Wrong Diagnoses Happen?
When a patient is misdiagnosed, any treatment that follows will not address the real condition or will make it even worse. Considering what a serious mistake this is, many people wonder how it could ever happen. The truth is that diagnosis is still a developing science. Even a dedicated and highly intelligent doctor can be misled by certain things like:
- A rare illness. If a doctor is not well informed about a certain condition, it will be very hard for him or her to diagnose it.
- Bias towards a certain diagnosis. Specialists tend to see the illness they know best almost everywhere.
- Media influence. Sometimes a certain disease will receive a lot of coverage in the news. This can influence doctors, making them more likely to see it, even when it is not present.
Pennsylvania Misdiagnosis Lawsuits
If a misdiagnosis causes a patient medical harm, he or she may have grounds for a medical malpractice suit. In order to win compensation for injuries suffered, he or she must be able to demonstrate that:
- He or she is injured
- The injury is the result of a wrong diagnosis
- The doctor acted unreasonably or negligently when making that diagnosis.
Proving all of these things, especially the last, to a judge or jury is a very difficult task. A Pennsylvania wrong diagnosis attorney can greatly simplify the process for you while increasing your chances of winning the compensation you deserve.
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The Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys at the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams have decades of education and experience. Contact our offices today at 610-667-7511.