Misdiagnosis / Surgical Error 

Altamonte Springs, Florida Medical Misdiagnosis Attorneys

A failure to follow standard treatment protocols is often involved in cases of medical misdiagnoses and surgical errors. Physicians, nurses, and radiologists can be held financially and legally accountable for injuries and deaths that occur as a result of general negligence and deviations from standard medical treatment.

The law office of Jacobs & Goodman works closely with medical experts and investigators in identifying and exposing cases where symptoms were ignored, tests weren't run, improper surgical procedures were used, and vital signs were not adequately monitored. We subpoena medical records, charts, and interview staff in order to gather eyewitness testimony in support of our client's case and hold negligent doctors, nurses, and radiologists liable for negligence that leads to injuries.

To schedule a free consultation to determine if you have a case, contact the medical malpractice lawyers at Jacobs & Goodman today. We serve clients in the Orlando area and throughout central Florida.

Forms of Medical Misdiagnosis and Surgical Error

Our medical malpractice attorneys represent clients in cases involving the following forms of medical misdiagnosis and surgical error:

• Birth injuries
  • Shoulder dystocia
  • Erb's Palsy / Cerebral Palsy
• Emergency Room Misdiagnoses
  • Undiagnosed heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Meningitis
• Failure to Diagnose
  • Breast cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Prostrate cancer
  • Prostrate cancer
• Surgical Errors
  • Operating on the wrong body part
  • Removing the wrong organ
  • Leaving sponges or instruments in body
  • Gastro-bypass complications
  • Laparoscopic surgery mistakes

Stone-Walling on the part of HMOs and Insurance Companies

HMOs and insurance companies employ a number of tactics to avoid responsibility in cases of medical malpractice. Working with experts of their own, HMOs and insurers often try to downplay the cost of a misdiagnosis or surgical error, or claim a pre-existing condition is partly to blame for an injury. Additionally, insurance expert witnesses will offer rationalizations for the actions of doctors and nurses, suggesting due diligence was undertaken in administering care.

In each instance, however, a paper trial or eyewitness testimony must be taken into consideration. In situations involving misdiagnoses, judgments are made regarding what to do in the face of certain symptoms. Doctors and nurses can be held liable for failing to conduct certain tests or institute certain treatment regimes in the face of certain symptoms. Our attorneys expose failures and departures from standard treatment protocols that result in injury and death.

Contact Medical Misdiagnosis and Surgical Error Attorneys

If you have lost a family member, or you yourself have suffered a serious injury, due to a medical misdiagnosis or surgical error, contact medical malpractice lawyers at the law office of Jacobs & Goodman today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Quality Representation and Superior Service

Jacobs & Goodman, P.A.
Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyers
Toll Free: (800) 226-2949