Delayed Diagnosis

In Florida, medical malpractice for a delayed diagnosis is covered under Florida Statute 766.102. A delayed diagnosis occurs when a medical professional fails to identify a condition or illness within a reasonable time frame, leading to a delay in necessary treatment. This can result in worsened health outcomes, as early treatment opportunities are missed. If a delayed diagnosis causes further harm, you may be able to sue the healthcare provider for medical malpractice.

Who Should Consider Filing a Claim and Why Legal Representation Is Essential

• Benefits of Filing: Patients who have suffered harm due to a delayed diagnosis, such as worsening of a condition or missed treatment opportunities, should consider filing a claim. This includes patients with conditions like cancer, heart disease, or other serious illnesses that could have been treated more effectively if diagnosed earlier.
• Consequences Without Representation: Delayed diagnosis cases require detailed scrutiny of the treatment timeline to establish when the diagnosis should have been made. You can find challenging proving that a different doctor would have diagnosed the condition sooner often requires strong expert testimony. The defense may argue that the delay did not worsen the patient’s prognosis, complicating your case.

Carter Injury Law: Committed to Securing the Justice You Deserve

• We reconstruct the medical timeline to highlight missed diagnosis opportunities and their impact on the patient’s health.
• We secure credible experts to testify that an earlier diagnosis was possible and could have led to better outcomes.
• Our team builds a strong case connecting the delay to worsened health, clearly outlining the consequences for maximum compensation. With our “No pay unless we win” motto, you can trust that we are fully committed to your case.