Jackson, Mississippi Misdiagnosis Attorney

One out of every 10 adverse events in a hospital is related to a diagnostic error. Diagnostic errors include misdiagnosis, failing to diagnose a patient’s condition, or delayed diagnosis of a medical issue. The potential consequences of a misdiagnosis can be severe, causing patients to miss out on important treatments or receive the wrong treatments entirely.

If you’ve been harmed because of a diagnostic error in Jackson, Mississippi, don’t hesitate to call the award-winning legal team of Jackson injury attorneys at Singleton Schreiber. Your doctor made a mistake, and our Jackson, MS misdiagnosis attorneys can help you fight to hold them accountable for the damage they’ve done.

Singleton Schreiber is a trusted name in medical malpractice litigation, serving injury victims and families in Mississippi and throughout the United States. As top-rated civil trial attorneys with decades of combined experience, we’ve taken on powerful hospitals, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and manufacturers and won billions in damages for our clients.

Discover how our fearless advocates can make a difference in the outcome of your misdiagnosis lawsuit, too. Contact our law office in Jackson to schedule your free consultation today.

What is a Misdiagnosis?

Before you can receive treatment for a health issue, a healthcare provider has to diagnose a medical condition.

Depending on the issue, there are a lot of different ways that a condition can be diagnosed, including:

• Imaging tests using X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and CT Scans
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Oxygen level monitoring
• Physical exams utilizing reflex tests, thermometers, stethoscopes, and feeling a patient’s body
• Measuring levels in a patient’s body using glucometers, urinalysis, and blood draws

Doctors use the results of their exams and tests to determine the likely condition(s) that a patient might be experiencing. Additional testing can often be required to narrow down the possibilities and come to a more precise conclusion. 

Misdiagnosis means that a doctor fails to properly identify a patient’s medical condition, either because they misinterpret test results, fail to order appropriate diagnostic tests, fail to consider a patient’s history, or miss important information revealed by the tests.

Misdiagnosis can also occur if tests aren’t performed properly, either due to improper procedures or faulty equipment.

Is Misdiagnosis a Common Problem?

Yes. Research suggests that 10 percent of all serious medical errors are related to misdiagnosis. 

While many health conditions can be misdiagnosed, the most commonly misdiagnosed health problems include:

• Stroke
• Venous thromboembolism
• Pulmonary embolism
• Sepsis
• Cancer
• Pneumonia
• Lyme disease
• Thyroid issues
• Endometriosis
• Migraines
• Multiple sclerosis
• Autoimmune conditions

Strokes are the most misdiagnosed medical issue, accounting for 17.5 percent of all instances of misdiagnosis. 

Research suggests that misdiagnosis might affect up to 800,000 patients each year. Other studies suggest that up to 424,000 Americans are permanently disabled because of a diagnostic error annually, while 371,000 patient deaths can be attributed to errors in diagnosis.

Who Can Be Liable For a Medical Misdiagnosis in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, anyone on your healthcare team who contributes to a misdiagnosis, a failure to diagnose, or a missed diagnosis can be legally responsible for a patient’s personal injury or wrongful death.

So, depending on the specific nature of your case and who was involved in your care, one or more of the following parties could be liable for your damages:

• Primary care physician
• Surgeon
• Medical specialist
• Nurse
• Radiologist
• Lab technician
• Medical equipment manufacturer

Hospitals and medical centers can also be liable if their policies and procedures contribute to a misdiagnosis, or if their employees’ negligence leads to a patient’s misdiagnosis.

Liability is proportionate to fault. The more responsibility someone bears for a mistake in diagnosis, the more they’ll be held accountable for the resulting harm.

What Could My Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Be Worth?

It’s going to depend on how the misdiagnosis has affected your life. For some, a misdiagnosis can have brief consequences that cause moderate problems in their lives. For others, a misdiagnosis could lead to unnecessary surgical procedures, dangerous treatments, and other life-altering medical care. Others, still, might never receive the medical care they need to treat their condition, leaving them to struggle for years or, in some situations, die before they can be helped.

When it comes to the potential value of your misdiagnosis lawsuit, important considerations often include:

• What type of medical issue was misdiagnosed
• How long the condition was misdiagnosed
• When the proper medical condition was properly diagnosed
• Whether you’ve suffered any permanent harm or a disability
• How the misdiagnosis affects your ability to work and your overall quality of life
• Your age at the time of the misdiagnosis

The more of an impact the misdiagnosis has on your quality of life, the more you can expect to recover through a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Our Mississippi misdiagnosis lawyers in Jackson will carefully investigate your situation, gather evidence to help us prove the extent of your damages, and aggressively seek maximum damages when you sit down to negotiate a settlement with your doctor, the hospital, and their insurance companies. If they refuse to make a fair settlement offer, our medical malpractice attorneys will be prepared to take your case to trial and fight for a life-changing verdict on your behalf.

Call Singleton Schreiber to Help You Fight For Maximum Compensation For a Misdiagnosis in Jackson, MS

If you’ve been harmed or experienced the wrongful death of a loved one because of a medical misdiagnosis in Jackson, MS, contact the top-rated legal team at Singleton Schreiber for help. You have rights as a victim. Our award-winning Jackson, MS misdiagnosis attorneys can offer the top-tier legal representation you need to win your lawsuit and maximize your recovery.

We provide our clients with unmatched experience, knowledge of Mississippi medical malpractice law, and winning legal strategies. As local lawyers backed by our law firm’s national resources, we’re able to provide personalized and aggressive legal assistance that can yield the best possible results.

We’ve helped clients across the country win billions during the most difficult times in their lives. Now, we can protect your best interests in the wake of a devastating medical misdiagnosis, too. Contact our Jackson law office to learn more and schedule a complimentary case review.