Failure to Diagnose a Medical Condition

At Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, we understand the profound impact a missed or delayed diagnosis can have on your life and well-being. Under the experienced leadership of Steven Wigrizer, our medical malpractice attorneys are dedicated to helping you get the answers you deserve, find needed support, and restore financial stability to your life.

MISSED DIAGNOSES

Failure to diagnose can impact a range of serious medical conditions, each with potentially severe or life-threatening consequences. Some of the most frequently missed diagnoses we encounter include:

• Cancer – When cancers such as breast, kidney, colon, or lung cancer are not diagnosed promptly, treatment options narrow, impacting both outcomes and quality of life.
• Heart Attack – Heart attack signs and symptoms are frequently missed or misdiagnosed, leading to significant harm or death.
• Stroke – A delayed diagnosis of stroke can lead to permanent brain damage, disability, or death.
• Spinal Epidural Abscesses (SEA) and Bleeds – Spinal infection or bleeding, if left undiagnosed or untreated, can quickly cause paralysis or neurological damage.
• Systemic Infections or Sepsis – Untreated infections or sepsis can escalate rapidly, causing organ damage or even death.
• Birth and Pregnancy-Related Injuries – Missed complications during pregnancy or childbirth can lead to lasting health impacts for both mother and child, including brain injury and death.

For these conditions and others, a prompt and accurate diagnosis can be critical. When healthcare providers overlook key signs and symptoms, patients endure life-changing consequences that could have been avoided. At Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, we are committed to helping families find answers and accountability when medical professionals fail in their duty of care.

PROVEN RESULTS

Individuals affected by a missed or delayed diagnosis typically suffer considerable financial, physical, and emotional challenges. Our firm has helped clients secure compensation to cover medical expenses, surgeries, and long-term care, as well as lost wages and reduced future income. In cases where a missed diagnosis leads to a tragic loss of life, families suffer and are entitled to be compensated for loss of financial support, pain and suffering, and their emotional loss.

Our record of successful results speaks to our dedication to helping clients reclaim financial stability and peace of mind after experiencing preventable harm. We work with respected medical experts to clearly demonstrate the impact of the missed diagnosis on your health, quality of life, and future. At Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, we are fighting for more than compensation for our clients — we are fighting to compensate you for all your losses: physical, emotional and financial. We are proud of the fact that our cases help to prevent the same harm happening to others.

• $6,600,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
• $6,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis of throat abscess resulting in respiratory and cardiac arrests with brain damage
• $5,200,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of neurological condition resulting in blindness
• $5,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
• $4,400,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of subdural hematoma resulting in stroke and permanent neurological deficits
• $4,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of intracranial shunt blockage
• $3,500,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of sinus infection
• $3,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary emboli
• $3,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of seizures in newborn, resulting in cerebral palsy
• $2,200,000 – Delayed treatment of cardiac arrest, resulting in death
• $1,650,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of child’s infection
• $1,300,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer
• $1,200,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of spinal infection
• $1,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer
• $1,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis of displaced tracheostomy tube
• $1,000,000 – Delayed diagnosis and treatment of H1N1 influenza virus resulting in death

UNMATCHED COMMITMENT

Facing the impact of a missed diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our medical malpractice attorneys approach each case with personal attention and meticulous attention to detail. We take the time to analyze and understand every aspect of your situation, providing open communication and consistent updates so that you always feel informed and supported.

Because we work on a contingency basis, you won’t face any upfront costs. We believe everyone deserves access to justice without financial worry, and we focus on handling the complexities of your case so you can focus on what truly matters — your health and recovery.

GET THE ANSWERS YOU DESERVE

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a failure to diagnose a medical condition, contact us for a free, confidential consultation. Our team at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky is here to discuss your situation, explain your legal options, and guide you toward a path forward. You deserve to get answers and to receive the support and financial resources you need to rebuild your life.