Radiologists are medical specialists that evaluate and interpret diagnostic films, including sonograms, mammograms, MRIs, CT Scans, ultrasounds and x-rays. The large majority of hospital patients, regardless of their reason for admittance, depend on a radiologist’s interpretation of their films for proper diagnosis and treatment. Consequently, inexperience, error and misinterpretation can have tragic consequences, including severe
personal injury and
wrongful death.
If a radiologist's error has harmed you or a loved one, call the medical
malpractice lawyers of Rosen & Rosen today at (954) 981-1852, or contact us
online to learn more about your legal options. We have more than 65 years of
combined legal experience. We are here to serve you, and our wrongful death
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including
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A diagnostic error can delay appropriate treatment of the patient’s condition. For example, delayed diagnosis of cancer can result in the spread of the disease beyond the point in which medical intervention can help. The progression of a disease can result in more medical bills and pain and suffering for the patient and his or her loved ones. Such errors are especially likely in overworked and understaffed radiology departments, or when images of inferior quality are used for the diagnosis.
Some potential misinterpretations of sonograms, mammograms, MRIs, CT Scans, ultrasounds, and x-rays include:
- Failure to diagnose a fracture of the arm, wrist, leg, spine, hip or ribs
- Failure to diagnose the presence of cancer or tumors
- Failure to diagnose an ulcer
- Failure to diagnose intestinal perforations or internal bleeding
- Failure to diagnose organ perforations
- Failure to diagnose prenatal conditions, resulting in
birth injury
Surprisingly, despite medical advancement, claims for errors in radiology film interpretations are on the rise in the state of Florida. Recovery for theses type of claims is often significant, because the injuries as the result of diagnostic error are potentially life-threatening. Many of the medical injuries resulting from radiology errors are financially, physically and emotionally exhausting. That's why an experienced
personal injury attorney is an invaluable resource for patients and loved ones in need.
The law firm of Rosen and Rosen is committed to protecting the rights of
medical malpractice victims through professional and expert representation. Our primary focus is serving our clients. We believe that if we focus on providing excellent and thorough representation and service, everything else will take care of itself.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a radiology error, you may be entitled to damages including medical expenses, lost wages and other compensation. Don't delay -- the clock may be running on your legal claim. Call our
medical malpractice attorneys today at (954) 981-1852, or contact us
online for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we will not receive a fee unless you receive monetary compensation.
RELEVANT LINKS:
Medical Malpractice FAQs
Personal Injury FAQs
Florida Medical Malpractice Statutes
Fla. Statute: Liability of Health Care Facilities
American College of Radiology
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