Being rushed into surgery to have your appendix removed can certainly be an unsettling experience, but it should not be life-threatening. If done correctly and in a timely fashion, it is a safe and effective means of treating appendicitis. However, if a doctor does not recommend this surgery as quickly as they should, this otherwise innocuous condition can quickly develop into a debilitating medical emergency.
If you or a loved one were harmed in this way recently, you may want to consider working with a misdiagnosis malpractice attorney to file suit over the physical, financial, and psychological harm you have suffered. By working with an experienced New Haven appendicitis misdiagnosis lawyer from Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, you can improve your chances of getting paid what you deserve.
Even with the benefits of modern medical technology, inflammation of the appendix can still be very difficult to conclusively identify. The symptoms typically associated with this condition are also associated with a wide variety of other abdominal issues, many of which require no treatment whatsoever. Additionally, not all patients present the same symptoms when dealing with appendicitis. In fact, some may present no obvious symptoms at all.
With all that being said, doctors are still expected to maintain a basic standard of care when diagnosing and treating patients who may have appendicitis. That duty requires them to perform tests when appropriate to rule out conditions a patient is not suffering from. A failure to order the proper examinations, a dismissal of a patient’s reported symptoms, or an inadequate follow-up after an initial exam could all qualify as violations of this standard of care. A New Haven appendicitis misdiagnosis attorney could help take legal action over these types of failures.
A court will not just take your word that a medical professional was negligent in how they cared for you. As a matter of state law, you must go through what is known as a “reasonable inquiry” process before you can file a claim. The reasonable inquiry process involves reviewing your case with at least one qualified medical expert who will state in writing and under oath that they believe you have grounds to sue for malpractice.
There are also strictly enforced filing deadlines on medical negligence lawsuits that can often sneak up faster than you might expect. Our lawyers can help you construct a strong New Haven appendicitis misdiagnosis case well in advance of when state law would restrict your right to file suit.
Despite how common appendicitis is, physicians sometimes misdiagnose it as a less serious condition or fail to diagnose it at all, which can have devastating effects for patients.
A New Haven appendicitis misdiagnosis lawyer will be a vital ally if you want to file suit over your damages. Call Berkowitz and Hanna LLC today to set up your free initial consultation.
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