Hartford Failure to Diagnose Lawyer

We all trust our medical professionals, whether we are treating in Hartford or elsewhere in Connecticut.  We expect them to provide safe and appropriate treatment for our injuries and illnesses. Unfortunately, sometimes, a medical provider fails to recognize and diagnose the cause of our symptoms, and this may result in devastating consequences. Failure to diagnose may be medical malpractice and it is important to speak with an attorney who is experienced in handling these types of cases to find out whether you may have a case.

Representing Victims of Diagnostic Errors in Hartford and Around Connecticut

At The Reardon Law Firm, P.C., we have successfully helped many clients –in the Hartford area and around Connecticut – with medical malpractice cases, including cases involving a failure of a medical provider to appropriately and timely diagnose a patient.  When a physician or other healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care by not considering a particular diagnosis, this may form the basis of a medical malpractice claim.

Our firm has handled hundreds of complex medical malpractice cases and has achieved substantial settlements and verdicts.   We believe we provide diligent, effective representation for all types of medical negligence cases. 

If you hire our firm for a failure to diagnose case, we will begin gathering evidence and meticulously analyzing the medical records, as well as conducting scientific research and consulting with experts from around the country.  We pledge to do everything we can to creatively and aggressively pursue your case, and to maximize your compensation.

Building Your Case in Hartford

Sadly, medical negligence occurs more often than many of us realize. A 2016 study from Johns Hopkins University found that medical malpractice may be the third leading cause of death in the United States each year, responsible for roughly 250,000 fatalities. A later study in 2023 investigated the problem of misdiagnosis and determined that about 795,000 Americans suffer permanently disabling injuries or die because of diagnostic errors every.

Medical malpractice simply means that a doctor or healthcare provider was negligent in that they didn’t follow the standard of care and that a patient was harmed as a result. Although diagnoses are difficult and individual factors may make it hard for a medical provider to determine what condition is causing a patient’s symptoms, there are circumstances in which negligence in diagnosis occurs. 

Connecticut imposes strict rules for filing medical malpractice cases. First, the lawsuit must be filed within the statute of limitations, which is the time limit or deadline for filing a medical malpractice case in Connecticut. In most cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date the injury occurred.  However, there are certain circumstances in which this deadline may be extended so it is important to consult with an attorney to determine your rights.

Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Connecticut also requires that it be accompanied by a certificate of reasonable inquiry, meaning that an expert medical provider in the same field where malpractice has been claimed has attested that there was an error due to negligence. Obtaining these expert reports requires skill and knowledge to ensure that they satisfy the applicable statutes so the case is not dismissed.

Medical experts are required for every surgical error case.  These experts must testify to the standard of care that applied to the surgical procedure in question and how the defendant healthcare provider violated it. Expert testimony must also be presented establishing that the negligent conduct caused the injuries in question.  The Reardon Law Firm, P.C. has a vast network of experts from around the country.

Compensation for Diagnostic Errors

Failure to diagnose cases present unique challenges regarding compensation.  As in other personal injury cases filed in Connecticut, a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case may seek compensation for the economic and non-economic damages a defendant has caused.

A healthcare provider’s failure to diagnose a condition or disease could allow a victim’s condition to worsen without treatment and cause permanent harm. The patient might then require more expensive medical treatment or additional treatment and might suffer permanently disabling injuries.

There is also a possibility that a failure to diagnose and provide appropriate, timely treatment may result in a patient’s inability to work and earn income. Therefore, a plaintiff in this type of case may have grounds to seek compensation for any medical expenses incurred as a result of the negligence, as well as for the income they are unable to earn due to permanent disability.

Accurately calculating and effectively arguing lost future earning capacity and economic damages requires a skilled and experienced attorney.

A plaintiff may also be able to recover compensation for the pain and suffering they have experienced. This may seem difficult to quantify but, at The Reardon Law Firm, P.C., we use creative strategies to maximize recovery for pain and suffering, as well as disabling psychological trauma and catastrophic emotional distress. 

What to Expect

You may have grounds to claim compensation in a failure to diagnose if it can be proven that the defendant was negligent and that his or her negligence resulted in harm. However, the process of recovering that compensation is complex and challenging.  Because of this, it’s important to retain experienced lawyers who are able to negotiate substantial settlements but also prepare every case for trial.

Our firm accepts all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that clients do not pay us a legal fee unless we successfully resolve their case.  If you believe you may have a failure to diagnose case, whether it occurred in Hartford or elsewhere, please contact The Reardon Law Firm, P.C., today and schedule your initial consultation with our team.

Advocating for Hartford Patients

Whether you were misdiagnosed at an urgent care center in downtown Hartford or received delayed treatment from a specialist in Hartford County, we are here to investigate your claim. Contact our Hartford failure to diagnose attorneys to secure the advocacy you deserve.