Diagnostic errors – including the failure to diagnose or misdiagnosing a condition – are among the most common forms of medical malpractice. While such mistakes can lead to people’s conditions getting worse and possibly progressing to less treatable stages, in the worst cases, diagnostic errors can result in potentially life-threatening complications.
When people are hurt by diagnostic errors, they should be aware that:
In this blog series, we will answer some commonly asked questions about diagnostic errors and medical malpractice lawsuits. Although the info provided herein is helpful and insightful, it is general in nature. To receive more specific info regarding your situation and case, contact a Denver medical malpractice lawyer at Cristiano Law, LLC.
A – The best way to find out more definitively whether medical malpractice may have been involved in your diagnostic error is to consult with an experienced attorney and receive a professional case evaluation.
However, in general, the following may be some indications that malpractice contributed to the diagnostic errors and, in turn, your injuries:
If these factors may be associated with your case, contact an attorney ASAP.
A – Two years, according to Colorado law. However, determining when that two years starts can be tricky, as it may start on the date of the incident or mistake that caused the diagnostic error/ your injuries or it may start on the date on which the diagnostic errors were officially discovered (and this could be, for example, the date on which your complications from the diagnostic errors were diagnosed).
All of that being said, the takeaways here are that:
For some more answers to commonly asked questions about diagnostic errors and medical malpractice lawsuits, be sure to check out the second and third parts of this blog series that will be posted soon!
Have you suffered complications related to diagnostic errors or other medical negligence? If so, a Denver malpractice attorney at Cristiano Law, LLC is here, ready to put his experience and resources to work for you.
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