Misdiagnosis
A misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider incorrectly identifies a patient’s medical condition, leading to inappropriate or delayed treatment. This error can result in unnecessary procedures, the administration of harmful medications, or the failure to receive essential care, potentially causing significant harm.
Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions
Certain medical conditions are more prone to misdiagnosis due to overlapping symptoms or atypical presentations. Some of the most frequently misdiagnosed illnesses include:
Cancer: Errors in biopsy analysis or misreading test results can cause cancer to be overlooked and left untreated, or lead to false positives resulting in unnecessary treatment.
Heart Attack: Symptoms may be mistaken for less serious conditions, such as acid reflux, anxiety, or stress. Failure to promptly diagnose a heart attack can result in severe, irreversible damage or death.
Stroke: Symptoms may be misinterpreted as less severe issues, delaying urgent care needed to minimize damage.
Infections: Serious infections, such as meningitis, Lyme disease, or sepsis, may be mistaken for viral infections or other less severe conditions, delaying critical treatment.
Pulmonary Embolism: A blood clot in the lungs can have fatal consequences if not treated immediately. It may be misdiagnosed as pneumonia, asthma, or a panic attack.
Why Choose Tetlow Law
At Tetlow Law PC, we understand the profound impact a misdiagnosis can have on your health and well-being. With over 20 years of litigation experience, our team is dedicated to securing favorable outcomes for our clients. We offer:
Personalized Attention: Tailored legal strategies to address your unique situation.
Expertise in Medical Malpractice: In-depth understanding of medical procedures and legal standards.
Proven Track Record: A history of successful settlements and jury awards.
Local Insight and Advantage: As a trusted Pennsylvania law firm, we are familiar with the local courts, judges, and medical experts—giving your case the hometown advantage it deserves.
Contingent Fees
Tetlow Law represents our medical malpractice clients on a contingency fee basis. The fees are based on a percentage of the total amount recovered by way of a settlement or verdict. In addition, Tetlow Law pays all of the expenses in the case. Tetlow Law’s medical malpractice clients do not pay anything out of pocket. For these reasons, Tetlow Law only handles medical negligence cases that have merit and substantial damages.
If you need a Pennsylvania lawyer who can review your potential case, contact Tetlow Law today. Call 412-248-9600 or email us here to schedule your free consultation.