MISDIAGNOSIS CANCER MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYER
When you trust a medical professional with your health, you certainly expert that they will perform the necessary exams that might save your life. What do you do when the medical professionals at fail at their jobs and miss an opportunity to diagnose cancer at an early stage? If that occurs, you can file a misdiagnosis cancer medical malpractice lawsuit which is what we did for our Connecticut client.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A DIGITAL RECTAL EXAM?
A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a test for both men and women. It allows a doctor to check the lower rectum, pelvis, and lower belly for cancer and other health problems. It is often part of the routine exam to screen for colorectal cancer, and if a sign it detected, then further tests are ordered.
FACTS OF THE CASE
WHAT IS THE STANDARD OF CARE?
The standard of care is that level of care that a reasonable prudent medical professional is required to meet or exceed. You have a right to expect that your medical professional follows reasonable prudent protocols in their field. In fact, your health and safety depends on it. When they act carelessly, and fail to follow the standard of care, and if that failure causes you harm, then you might have a misdiagnosis cancer medical malpractice case.
WHAT IS MISDIAGNOSIS CANCER MEDICAL MALPRACTICE?
Medical malpractice is a legal term to describe negligence by a health care professional. This includes negligence by your doctor, nurse, hospital employee, nursing home employee, or any other medical professional. When a medical professional falls below the standard of care they are negligent.
The State of Connecticut regulates medical malpractice lawsuits. You cannot file a medical malpractice lawsuit unless you obtain certification from a similar health provider that medical negligence has occurred. In a medical malpractice case, you can recover money compensation for all of your harms and losses.
HOW WE HELPED OUR CLIENT RECEIVE JUSTICE FOR MISDIAGNOSIS CANCER MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.
The first thing we did was to confirm the facts of the case by getting the medical records. Next, we sought expert advice from a similar health provider whom we retained as our expert. We had a good misdiagnosis cancer medical malpractice case. After that, we documented our client’s damages which included the medical bills she incurred, reasonable compensation for pain and suffering, and wrongful death.
We presented this information to the defendant. We convinced their insurance company that our client’s claims were reasonable, and correct. This case settled, and the details are subject to confidentiality orders.
WHERE TO FIND HELP.
If you or anyone you know believes you are victim of medical malpractice contact The Bartinik Law Firm LLC for help. Our office is located at 100 Fort Hill Road, Groton, Connecticut. Call 860-445-8521.