When you trust your health to a medical professional, you count on them to diagnose and treat you accurately. When you undergo a medical exam and laboratory tests, and your medical condition is misdiagnosed, the results can be catastrophic. Our Cincinnati misdiagnosis lawyer at The Fitch Law Firm LLC can help you get compensation. The compensation we request will cover your medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of income.
When our personal injury law firm represents you, we will collect and review your medical records to determine the merits of the case. Experts who generally will be consulted to help establish your case. They assist us in identifying the at-fault health care professional or facility responsible for your misdiagnosis and its aftermath.
Your Misdiagnosis Could Equal Medical Malpractice
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, as many as 160,000 people have their health jeopardized by a misdiagnosis every year. Their research cites misdiagnosed medical conditions as the cause of serious injuries, permanent injuries, and fatalities. It also cites medical errors as causing ten percent of all deaths.
They examined more than 350,000 cases of medical malpractice for their study. Of those, nearly 30% were the result of misdiagnosis. Sadly, these misdiagnoses were fatal at twice the rate of other medical errors and mishaps.
If you or someone you love was the victim of a misdiagnosis, our medical malpractice lawyer could help you prove it. We will obtain your medical records, consult medical experts, and collect additional evidence establishing your right to compensation.
An Affidavit of Merit Supports Your Right to Compensation
Ohio requires filing an affidavit of merit to support your medical malpractice case. A competent medical professional with reasonably similar experience to the defendant named in your case must complete it. According to Ohio Revised Code Section 2323.451, it must also be filed in conjunction with your lawsuit and meet the following criteria:
- It must include a review of your medical records by the peer professional.
- It must include proof of their familiarity with the applicable medical standard of care.
- It must include an agreement that the care you received did not meet the acceptable standard.
Depending on the number of medical professionals or facilities who bear liability for your injuries, your case may require more than one affidavit of merit. A misdiagnosis attorney will ensure each defendant named in your case has a corresponding document as required by Ohio law.
For a free legal consultation with a misdiagnosis lawyer serving Cincinnati, call 614-545-3930
Know Where to Assign Financial Liability
Many people believe medical malpractice always involves a patient seeking monetary compensation from a negligent physician. Any health care professional who misdiagnoses you can be held financially liable for their negligence. That includes:
- Dentists and optometrists
- Hospitals, clinics, and facilities
- Mental health care professionals
Our consultation team will review your case at no cost or obligation to you. During your case review, we listen to the details of your misdiagnosis case. If you were injured by these or any other medical professional or facility, we will fight by your side to get the compensation you need.
Monetary Damages We Recover for You
A misdiagnosed medical condition can be costly in multiple ways. The absence of a prompt and accurate diagnosis can cause your health to worsen. This can mean you will eventually require long and costly treatments and recovery. It can also lead to extended recovery times, which will prevent you from working to support yourself and your family.
We help you recover from the financial impact of misdiagnosis by requesting the following types of recoverable damages:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Current and future loss of income
- Current and future pain and suffering
- Physical disability and impairment
- Diminished quality of life
You can also recover wrongful death damages if a misdiagnosis led to the death of a family member. These include funeral and burial costs, loss of your loved one’s contributions to your family and household, and compensation for specific types of losses. If you are the deceased person’s surviving parent, spouse, or child, you could be eligible for wrongful death damages.
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A Misdiagnosis Lawyer Will Work for You
If you or someone you love in Cincinnati suffered from a misdiagnosed medical condition, call us.
At The Fitch Law Firm LLC, we can help you prove that the negligent party misdiagnosed your symptoms, misread test results, or never ordered appropriate tests. A medical malpractice lawyer will help you get to the bottom of your misdiagnosis and help you hold the at-fault party accountable for your current condition.
Our History of Medical Malpractice Case Results
We believe every client we represent is entitled to compensation from the negligent parties whose actions caused their accident and injuries. Our history of settlements and verdicts attests to our commitment to our clients. Some of our past client awards include:
- $2,650,000 awarded for an infant who suffered a birth injury
- $1,550,000 for the demise of a 40-year-old man due to a delayed diagnosis
- $1,200,000 for a woman whose injuries resulted from a delayed diagnosis
Learn more about what it means to work with our team. See more examples of our results for past clients on our case results page.
Review Your Misdiagnosis Case Today
Were you or someone you love misdiagnosed? A medical misdiagnosis can put your immediate and future health at risk. Our misdiagnosis lawyer can help you build a medical malpractice case in Cincinnati to recover financial damages.
Find out what your case could be worth when you contact our case review team at The Fitch Law Firm LLC by calling (513) 407-4521 today.
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