Chicago Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis Attorneys
One of the hardest things to hear is that you or a loved one is terminally ill. To find out that your illness should have been caught and treated earlier is almost too much to bear. A doctor that missed obvious signs of cancer or another treatable illness should be held liable for his or her negligence. The medical malpractice lawyers at Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O'Brien can help.
At Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O'Brien, our attorneys have been assisting victims of misdiagnosis and failed diagnosis for a combined total of 60 years. We know how to gather the evidence needed to prove your claim. You can be confident in our ability to put together a strong and effective case and recover the compensation to which you are entitled.
Do You Have a Valid Misdiagnosis Claim?
Proving misdiagnosis is a complicated task. Like in all medical malpractice cases, the victim needs to prove that a reasonable doctor under the same circumstances would have correctly diagnosed the illness. Doctors are only responsible for diagnosing illnesses based on the information in front of them. If there was no sensible reason to believe that you needed additional tests or medication, the doctor cannot be held liable.
You may have a valid missed diagnosis claim if:
- You showed signs of illness and a doctor failed to conduct reasonable tests
- A doctor failed to take a thorough medical history
- A doctor missed obvious signs of illness
- A doctor failed to follow up on abnormal test results
- A radiologist or other specialist failed to note the results of your test in your medical file
- You expressed clear medical concerns to your doctor, but he or she dismissed them
- A doctor incorrectly interpreted the results of an x-ray or medical test
- Other errors were made that another doctor in a similar circumstance would not have made
A Strong Track Record of Success
At Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O'Brien, our lawyers have a strong track record of success recovering compensation for people whose doctors misdiagnosed or failed to diagnose a serious condition. Some of our successful cases include:
- $2.4 million settlement for a woman whose doctor failed to diagnose a leak in the stomach following gastric bypass surgery
- $1.2 million verdict for the wrongful death of a man due to the failed diagnosis of a spinal infection
Contact Us
If you or a loved one was left seriously ill because of a misdiagnosis of your condition, contact a skilled Chicago medical malpractice lawyer at Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O'Brien. We offer free initial consultations so you can tell us about your case and learn about your legal options without any obligation.