Misdiagnosed appendicitis can cause serious injuries and even lead to preventable deaths. When doctors fail to take prompt and appropriate action, the consequences can be fatal. Those who do survive undiagnosed appendicitis typically face severe injuries and substantial expenses.
A Stamford appendicitis misdiagnosis lawyer at Berkowitz Hanna can help you take action after a medical injury or fatality. Our misdiagnosis attorneys know what it takes to hold medical providers accountable. When you call for a free initial consultation, we will advise you on your rights and make a plan to protect your future.
Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. The condition emerges rapidly and can cause pain, gastrointestinal issues, and abdominal swelling. Appendicitis requires emergency medical intervention, and most people fully recover after treatment, in which a doctor surgically removes the organ.
Misdiagnosis can happen because the symptoms, stomach pain, nausea, and fever, are common in many other conditions, such as gastrointestinal issues and infections. However, doctors should always consider appendicitis as a possible diagnosis when patients present these symptoms because the consequences of a missed diagnosis can be fatal. If a doctor does not treat the condition promptly, the appendix can rupture, releasing life-threatening toxins into the body.
Anyone who suffers a ruptured appendix because of a misdiagnosis should receive compensation. In fatal cases, appendicitis misdiagnosis attorneys in Stamford can fight for justice for the surviving family members.
Medical malpractice cases can be complicated. Lawyers must work with medical experts who can evaluate whether the medical providers involved breached the standard of care for their specialty. According to Connecticut General Statutes § 52-190a, the court may dismiss a case outright without a certificate of good faith from a health care provider confirming that the malpractice claim has merit.
Further, providers and large medical facilities often aggressively fight against liability. Our Stamford lawyers are well-prepared to fight cases involving the failure to diagnose appendicitis.
Our skilled lawyers first gather evidence such as medical records and hospital logs. We then consult medical experts to obtain a formal opinion on the viability of the misdiagnosis case.
Next, one of our Stamford attorneys usually drafts a demand letter outlining the details of the appendicitis misdiagnosis and the harm it caused. The letter comes before a lawsuit and signals that negotiations for a settlement can begin.
While the goal is to reach a settlement without going to court, if there is no fair settlement offer, our attorneys can file a lawsuit. Our dedicated team at Berkowitz Hanna will continue to fight for the financial compensation your family deserves.
If you or a loved one suffered from a misdiagnosis, you have the right to seek justice. Set up a free consultation today to learn about your legal options from a Stamford appendicitis misdiagnosis lawyer on our team. We have handled countless cases like yours and are prepared to fight for what you deserve.
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