Appendectomies are one of the most common surgical procedures. Fortunately, the appendix is a vestigial organ, meaning it is not needed for normal bodily function. As long as inflammation in the appendix is quickly diagnosed, it can usually be resolved through surgery and with a minimal risk of complications.
However, if your doctor failed to identify your appendicitis when they should have, you may have grounds to sue them with a Shelton appendicitis misdiagnosis lawyer’s help. One of our misdiagnosis attorneys here at Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC is happy to answer your pressing questions and provide you with confidence about your next steps.
Despite how often it occurs, appendicitis can be deceptively difficult for even attentive and skilled physicians to diagnose. Many of the symptoms associated with appendicitis, such as pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen and nausea leading to vomiting, can also present as a result of much more innocuous gastrointestinal conditions. Some patients even present abnormal symptoms, or not display any obvious symptoms.
That said, doctors are still expected to operate under a “standard of care” based on what another equally qualified doctor would do under the same circumstances. When this level of care does not happen, you have legal options. Our attorneys can help file a civil suit against a Shelton doctor who allowed you to suffer preventable complications from appendicitis due to an avoidable misdiagnosis.
The financial value of a medical malpractice lawsuit depends on what type of physical trauma you suffered due to your doctor’s misconduct and how long the effects of that trauma are expected to continue negatively impacting your life. Examples of compensable damages which often play a role in Shelton appendicitis misdiagnosis claims include:
Fortunately, state law does not impose any artificial “caps” on how much money you can demand for losses stemming from medical negligence, so a dedicated lawyer from our team can help you seek full reimbursement for both past and future losses you can trace back to the malpractice.
Appendicitis is treatable if a qualified doctor diagnoses and treats it quickly. Delays in treatment stem primarily from a doctor’s failure to fulfill the standard of care they owed to their patient. If that is the case, you can seek restitution for the harm you have unjustly sustained.
A Shelton appendicitis misdiagnosis lawyer from Berkowitz and Hanna, LLC can be a steadfast ally throughout your legal proceedings, fighting tenaciously to get you the best possible case outcome. Call us today to learn more.
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