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Can I Sue My Doctor for a Wrong Diagnosis?

We trust doctors with our health and safety, but they’re only human, too. Mistakes can happen, but when it comes to your medical care, the consequences can be fatal. Maybe your doctor diagnosed you incorrectly, and you suffered for that mistake. What can you do?

Your doctor caused you to suffer, and that can be costly. Can you sue your doctor for a wrong diagnosis? First, understand that not every misdiagnosis is a case of medical malpractice. Fortunately, a lawyer from Lane Brown, LLC can help you determine whether you’re eligible to sue, and what steps you can take to recover compensation.

A Misdiagnosis Isn’t Always Malpractice

A misdiagnosis doesn’t mean you’re automatically entitled to compensation. Because we put our lives in their hands, doctors are held to a higher standard. Still, mistakes can happen. That’s why doctors are expected to provide what’s known as reasonable care.

Reasonable care means that doctors should do everything within reason to protect your health and diagnose you correctly, but they can’t guarantee success. For example, your doctor might have mistaken your illness for a similar one and treated you accordingly.

Although you suffered because of that decision, the doctor might have diagnosed and treated the illness to the best of his or her ability. In this case, you might not be eligible to file a claim.

When Can You Sue Your Doctor?

When a doctor is careless with your safety or doesn’t act professionally and reasonably, you can suffer from that carelessness. In these cases, you could receive compensation for your doctor’s medical negligence.

For example, let’s say you went to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. The doctor decides against testing you for all of the possible conditions. Instead you’re released with pain medication or something to soothe your stomach. On the way home, your appendix ruptures. Now you need emergency care.

Because your doctor wrongly assumed that you were experiencing a stomachache rather than something more serious, they didn’t examine you properly or thoroughly. This experience resulted in physical pain, more serious treatment, and increased medical costs. In a case like this, a medical malpractice attorney in Chicago can assess your case and, if eligible, fight for the compensation you deserve.

A Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help

Receiving an incorrect diagnosis can be a painful and expensive process, and you might be wondering if you can sue a doctor for a wrong diagnosis. Before you file, you’ll need to determine that the doctor was truly negligent.

Filing a medical malpractice claim isn’t simple, but with a lawyer from Lane Brown, LLC on your side, you can expect us to work tirelessly for the compensation you deserve. Although not every incorrect diagnosis is grounds for a lawsuit, your lawyer can review your case and explain your options.

If you’re planning to file, set up a free consultation with our attorneys. We’ll answer your questions and walk you through the claims process. Call us at 312-332-1400 or complete the online form below to begin.