Receiving a wrong diagnosis from healthcare providers at a medical facility such as an Ascension Health facility can be damaging. You may have received treatment for a condition you didn’t have, while your actual illness worsened, leading to further complications and rising financial costs. Attorneys such as our friends at Needle & Ellenberg, P.A. know that these experiences can be devastating and frustrating. The good news is that there are avenues available to you to pursue justice and recover compensation for these losses as you seek to recover from a wrong diagnosis at an Ascension Health facility.
Understanding A Wrong Diagnosis
A wrong diagnosis occurs when a healthcare professional such as an Ascension Health doctor or staff member incorrectly identifies an injury or illness in a patient. This may lead to the patient:
- Receiving Unnecessary and Potentially Harmful Treatments for a non-existent illness.
- The True Medical Condition Progressing Untreated while under Ascension Health’s care.
- Significant Emotional Distress and Confusion.
Wrong diagnoses often occur due to negligence from a healthcare provider that leads to a costly error. Common types of negligence that can lead to a wrong diagnosis include:
- Misinterpretation of symptoms or test results.
- Over-reliance on one diagnostic indicator.
- Failure to perform a thorough differential diagnosis by Ascension Health staff.
- Lab errors or misread pathology/imaging.
If you have suffered from a wrong diagnosis due to negligence listed above or some other type of negligent treatment or care, you may be eligible for compensation.
The Consequences Of A Wrong Diagnosis
The implications of a wrong diagnosis by Ascension Health providers can be severe, including deteriorating health and side effects from unneeded treatments. Additionally, the financial costs associated with further treatment can be significant, making filing a claim in a timely manner all the more important.
Filing A Claim
To prove a wrong diagnosis claim, a thorough investigation, strong evidence, and a comprehensive case are necessary. A medical malpractice lawyer will assist you with every step of your case and:
- Conduct an In-Depth Review of All Medical Records from Ascension Health.
- Collaborate with Qualified Medical Experts to analyze the diagnostic process.
- Establish the Wrong Diagnosis Breached Care Standards by Ascension Health and directly caused your harm.
- Diligently Pursue Compensation.
Additionally, your attorney will represent you in all negotiations with the insurance company or opposing party in order to help you recover the full and fair amount of compensation that you deserve. If this amount cannot be recovered in a settlement, your attorney may be prepared to take your case to court. Compensation for victims of a wrong diagnosis typically includes payment for medical bills and expenses, rehabilitation and therapy, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Contact A Lawyer Today
If a wrong diagnosis at an Ascension Health facility caused you to suffer, contact an attorney today. While the path to recovery may seem daunting, the good news is that you do not have to do it alone. An attorney is ready to help you pursue justice and compensation.