Watertown Failure to Diagnose Lawyer

Failing to diagnose an illness or disease defeats the purpose of patients seeking medical care for chronic or severe health problems. Without diagnosis, an effective treatment plan cannot be created. Doctors in Watertown and across Connecticut who fail to diagnose a patient’s condition could cause irreparable harm to their patients.

The attorneys at D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers want to help patients harmed by negligent doctors. Our legal team has been a trusted source of representation in medical malpractice claims for over a combined century, and this experience allows us to effectively advocate for the justice and financial recovery our clients deserve.

The Effect of Failure to Diagnose on Watertown Patients

Delays in diagnosis mean delays in treatment, and when no diagnosis is made at all, the health consequences can be severe or even life-threatening. Most health conditions must be detected early to achieve favorable outcomes. For example, the following cancers can be aggressive if not treated in the early stages:

Doctors in emergency departments see patients every day who rely on fast treatment and, therefore, fast diagnosis. In emergency situations, conditions like the following can become fatal if not diagnosed:

  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Pulmonary embolism and other blood clot complications
  • Traumatic brain injury

Emergencies are not the only medical encounters that can result in dangerous outcomes when illnesses are not diagnosed. Autoimmune diseases, diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and severe infections could all potentially be diagnosed before presenting life-threatening symptoms. Patients rely on their doctors to provide an appropriate level of care, which includes properly diagnosing their medical conditions.

The list of diseases and illnesses that could lead to harmful complications if left untreated is practically endless. If you or a loved one has suffered exacerbated symptoms, complications, or other harm as a result of a doctor’s failure to diagnose, you could be entitled to compensation in a Watertown failure to diagnose claim.

Pursuing Compensation in Failure to Diagnose Cases

Medical malpractice claims in Watertown and other cities in Connecticut have complex requirements, which makes them challenging to navigate without guidance from an attorney. The initial filing with the court must establish that there is a good faith belief that grounds exist for the claim, and a written opinion letter from a similar healthcare provider must be obtained to show this good faith. The similar healthcare provider must attest in the letter that there appears to be evidence of negligence and outline the basis for this opinion.  If an opinion letter is not obtained or the provider does not see evidence of negligence, the medical malpractice claim cannot be filed in court.

Contact a Watertown Failure to Diagnose Lawyer

At D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers, our attorneys put each client’s best interest at the forefront of our legal strategies. Your outcome and overall recovery are the only things that matter, and we will do everything we can to give you the best possible chance at obtaining fair compensation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.