Delays in Diagnosis in Arizona

Delayed Diagnosis Malpractice Lawyer Serving Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, Yuma & Glendale

When a patient goes to the emergency room or visits his or her doctor, complaining of pain or other symptoms that may indicate illness or injury, the physician should act quickly to make a diagnosis. In some cases, even a seemingly minor delay in diagnosis may mean the difference between life and death for a patient. As an experienced medical malpractice attorney, David H. Cluff is dedicated to helping patients who have suffered injury or families who have lost a loved one due to malpractice or negligence on the part of Phoenix doctors and hospitals. He understands just how important it is to have the opportunity to seek justice and to recover financial damages for the injuries you have sustained, as this can help you and your family rebuild and move on.

A delay in diagnosis may occur if a doctor is overbooked and does not have time to see a patient in a timely manner. Long-term delays may also occur if a doctor is negligent in ordering additional tests or reviewing test results after an initial exam. Depending on what condition a patient is suffering from, the results of a delayed diagnosis may have detrimental effects on a patient’s life. A delayed diagnosis of a heart attack, stroke or other heart condition may result in almost immediate injury or death. A delayed brain injury diagnosis may lead to irreparable brain damage. A delayed diagnosis of a progressive disease, such as cancer, may lead to a patient’s death or a patient requiring aggressive cancer treatment in future months or years.

Regardless of the medical condition from which you or a loved one is suffering, or whether you were the victim of a failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, Phoenix malpractice lawyer David Cluff may be able to help you recover the financial damages you deserve – for medical care, lost earnings, and possibly much more.

Contact our offices today for a free consultation.