Medical Negligence from Doctors and Nurses
When you go to the doctor's office or to the hospital with concerns about your health, you assume that the doctor you see will perform the right tests in order to determine what is wrong with you. Doctors are supposed to follow an established standard of care in order to properly diagnose illnesses and injuries and to do so in a timely fashion. When this fails to happen, it can result in serious or fatal consequences for patients.
The lawyers at the Edwardsville, Illinois, law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates believe in holding doctors accountable for the misdiagnosis of cancer and other medical conditions. With more than 30 years of experience in medical malpractice and personal injury, our attorneys understand how to properly evaluate claims and to build effective cases for our clients and their families.
Common Types of Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
Not every case of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis is caused by negligence or malpractice and our firm works diligently to ensure that the claims we file have merit and are not frivolous. Doctors are supposed to perform proper diagnostic tests, and be able to analyze those tests properly, in order to catch injuries and conditions.
Our firm has represented people who have suffered additional harm due to the misdiagnosis of conditions that include:
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Concussions and brain injuries
- Cancer
- Central nervous system disorders
Doctors and other medical professionals who provided substandard care that leads to harm should be held financially accountable. At our firm, we take the responsibility we have to our clients very seriously.
Find the Options You Need for Recovery
If you or someone you love has been harmed by the misdiagnosis of an illness or injury, contact us at the law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates and learn more about how we can help you. Schedule a free initial consultation and get the honest answers about your claim that you deserve. Call our Edwardsville office toll free to make an appointment at 888-779-6064. All cases are taken on a contingency basis.
