Medical Negligence in California
Doctors are trusted medical professionals who are relied on for diagnosing and treating illnesses. While there are many doctors performing their duty with the highest standard of care, there are thousands of incidents each year where a doctor’s care falls below the required standard. These incidents have caused unnecessary injuries and fatalities that could have been avoided. If you or someone you know is a victim of medical negligence, you need to speak with an attorney to determine whether relief for your injuries may be awarded.
Failure to Diagnose
The failure to diagnose a patient is one of the most common forms of medical negligence. Diagnosing a patient is a crucial component of ensuring that he or she obtains proper medical care. While different medical conditions present similar symptoms, medical professionals are required to accurately determine the cause of so that the condition may be treated. However, there are cases in which a doctor or his or her medical staff fails to diagnose the condition that is causing you or your loved ones symptoms. One common reason for failing to diagnose an illness is failing to rule out all possible conditions associated with the symptoms presented. The failure to diagnose an illness is grounds to file a negligence action if you or your loved one has suffered harm.
Improper Diagnosis
Improper diagnosis occurs when a medical professional diagnoses a patient with a condition, but the diagnosis is not the actual condition a patient suffers from. An improper diagnosis is known to cause a patient further harm, not only because it delays treatment of the condition a patient has but also because there are sometimes side effects related to treatment of the condition that does not exist. An improper diagnosis can go undetected for several months as patients rely on the medical information presented when discussing the condition with other medical professionals. This often creates an assumption of the accuracy of the condition that was diagnosed as opposed to obtaining a second opinion.
Failure to Treat
Once your medical team diagnoses a condition, they are obligated to offer a treatment plan, if available, to treat the condition in an effort to eliminate or slow down its effects on one’s overall health. Failure to provide adequate treatment of a condition can cause irreversible damage and make a condition more difficult or impossible to treat at a later stage. If a medical professional fails to provide treatment that could have cured the condition or prevented further injury, speak with an attorney about your rights to relief.
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Sanford A. Kassel Law, APLC is an experienced firm located in San Bernardino, California. Our attorneys practice personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment law. If you or someone you know is in need of a personal injury attorney after suffering from as a result of medical negligence, contact us today. Speaking with an experienced personal injury lawyer will help you take the first step in determining your rights to relief. We assist clients in San Bernardino, Riverside, Inland Empire, and Southern California.
