Doctors who fail to diagnose illnesses, or mistake the symptoms of one illness for another, place patients at a great risk for harm. An error by a physician can mean that patients do not receive timely treatment. People suffering from heart disease, cancer, or other serious illnesses need immediate attention so they can receive the best possible diagnosis.
An illness that is left untreated for a long period can lead to serious consequences, such as the need for high-risk surgery. A patient could die in some cases due to a doctor's mistake.
Diagnosing errors can include:
At Metzger Wickersham, serving Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Lancaster, York, and Wilkes-Barre and communities throughout Pennsylvania, a lawyer can help victims of medical malpractice obtain the compensation they deserve for damages due to the negligence of a health care provider.
Contact us. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
