Category Archives: Misdiagnosis
My Doctor Didn’t Do Anything About My Rectal Bleeding: Can I Sue?
Rectal bleeding could indicate a serious medical issue, and all doctors should take it seriously. But what happens if your doctor doesn’t seem to care when you tell them you’ve noticed blood coming from your rectum? What if you later develop a serious medical condition, and you suspect that it was caused by a… Read More »
Suing for a Delayed Skin Cancer Diagnosis
According to the National Cancer Institute, the Melanoma rate in Maryland is higher than the national average. The National Institutes of Health also highlights Maryland’s high cancer rate, specifically pointing to skin cancer as a major concern. With all that said, patients can treat skin cancer effectively if they receive early, accurate diagnoses. What… Read More »
Missed Diagnosis of Eye Issues in Owings Mills: Can I Sue?
Missed diagnoses are relatively common in optometry and ophthalmology (eye medicine). Although seeing an eye doctor might seem routine, a simple eye exam could detect serious issues before they spiral out of control. In some cases, early diagnosis can prevent partial or total vision loss. What happens if your eye doctor misses a key… Read More »
What Happens if a Broken Bone Doesn’t “Set” Correctly?
If you suffer a fracture, it is very important to “set” the broken bone before the healing process begins. If the bone is not set in place, you may struggle with a range of medical issues over the next few years. In many cases, bones that have been incorrectly set or treated can cause… Read More »
Blood Tests Failed to Detect My Illness: Can I Sue in Baltimore?
Doctors frequently use blood tests to detect illnesses. If your blood tests come back negative, you might initially breathe a sigh of relief. But what happens if your blood test results are incorrect? What if you receive a “false positive” or a “false negative?” These inaccurate results might cause you to receive unnecessary treatment… Read More »
Suing for a Missed Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Baltimore
According to John Hopkins Medicine, there are over 30,000 new breast cancer cases documented in Maryland each year. This represents the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the state. Unfortunately, many of these diagnoses come far too late – and numerous women die needlessly simply because their health care providers failed them. Breast… Read More »