New Jersey Medical Errors Attorney
If Preventable Medical Errors Delayed Your Cancer Treatment, We Will Fight For You
In New Jersey, a lawsuit accusing healthcare providers of preventable medical errors is filed, on average, a little more than once a month. And according to a report by BMJ Quality & Safety, an international journal regarding healthcare improvement, 28% of cancers are misdiagnosed. Thus, it could be that at least four people with cancer are misdiagnosed in NJ each year.
At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we are devoted to turning that number to zero. Our medical malpractice lawyers are passionate about protecting the rights of cancer patients throughout the state. We offer you zealous advocacy when preventable medical errors led to a delay in diagnosis or treatment for cancer, and we do not stop until we have secured the best possible future for you.
Medical Malpractice Lawyers with Experience on Your Side
Not all medical malpractice lawyers have the skills and resources you want when you’re involved in a lawsuit. At GGL, we have helped cancer victims and survivors obtain the compensation they need. We are formidable adversaries in the courtroom and are well-known and respected by our peers and the judiciary in the five counties we serve.
We are particularly skilled at handling cases of misdiagnosis involving:
- Breast cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Oral cancer
- Throat cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Melanoma
- Colorectal cancer
- Lung cancer
We also have experience helping people who have been diagnosed with cancer prematurely, or whose cancers were spread through the use of defective medical devices such as power morcellators.
What is a Cancer Misdiagnosis?
Cancer misdiagnosis occurs when a patient is incorrectly diagnosed with cancer, or when cancer is incorrectly diagnosed as another condition. This can happen for a variety of reasons, ranging from errors in diagnostic tests to misinterpretation of symptoms. In some cases, a cancer misdiagnosis can lead to delayed treatment or unnecessary treatments, which can cause serious harm to the patient. Cancer misdiagnoses can also cause patients and their families unnecessary anxiety and stress.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, it is important to seek a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis. If you have been diagnosed with another condition but are still experiencing symptoms that could be indicative of cancer, you should also speak to your doctor about the possibility of a misdiagnosis. Early diagnosis is crucial for the successful treatment of cancer, so it is important to make sure that you are getting the correct diagnosis.
What Causes a Cancer Misdiagnosis?
There are several reasons why a cancer misdiagnosis may occur. One possibility is that the symptoms of cancer are like the symptoms of other conditions, making it difficult to correctly diagnose cancer. Another possibility is that the diagnostic tests used to detect cancer are not always accurate. In some cases, cancer cells may be present but not yet detectable by these tests.
Another reason for misdiagnosis is that not all doctors are equally familiar with all types of cancer. Some types of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, are relatively rare, so a doctor may not be as familiar with the symptoms and diagnostic tests used to detect these types of cancer. As a result, they may be more likely to misdiagnose ovarian cancer as another condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Finally, a misdiagnosis can occur simply because of human error. A doctor may misinterpret the results of a diagnostic test or mistake the symptoms of one condition for another.
The failure to diagnose cancer is one of the most grievous examples of medical negligence there is. You want an attorney on your side who can answer your questions and help guide you through the legal process. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced misdiagnosis attorney, please call 1-800-923-3456 or contact us online. Let us worry about the lawsuit, so you can focus on getting well.