Failure To Diagnose Or Delay In Diagnosing Cancer

1. What is a failure to diagnose or delay in diagnosing cancer case?

As is the case with many different types of diseases the key to the successful treatment of cancer is early diagnosis.

In many instances, people are diagnosed with cancer only after it has been present for a long period of time and has become advanced and usually results in death.

2. What are some of the causes resulting in failure to diagnoses or delaying to diagnose cancer?

Many different types of medical mistakes can lead to a delay in diagnosing cancer. Some of those causes may result form the following:

    * A doctor fails to understand or realize the importance of the patient's complaints;
    * A doctor fails to order the proper tests and/or improperly reads the results of the tests; or
    * A doctor fails to refer the patient to a specialist in a timely manner.

3. What should I do if I suspect that a doctor has not properly diagnosed cancer?

It is extremely important to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney who has expertise in the handling and presentation of misdiagnosis cases.

An attorney should be contacted immediately if one suspects that an improper diagnosis of cancer has taken place.

4. How do I go about getting experts to help me with my case?

Your attorney will be able to suggest a team of experts that can range from private investigators to doctors to economists to help develop your case.

5. Who will pay the expenses of hiring all of these experts?

In most cases, the law firm or attorneys will advance all costs and expenses of the case as they are incurred. Once the case is concluded, they would be reimbursed for their costs out of the recovery. In some states, even if there is no recovery, the client is still responsible for the costs and expenses of the case even though the client owes no legal fees. In other states, if there is no recovery, the client will owe nothing for the costs and expenses, which will be absorbed by the law firm or attorney.

6. Why should I contact SelectCounsel, LLC about my case?

SelectCounsel, LLC has access to attorneys who are considered to be among the best in their area of practice throughout the United States.

SelectCounsel, LLC can refer you to one of the best law firms in your area and arrange for a free consultation for you to speak with one of those lawyers.