Pittsburgh
Misdiagnosis Lawyer

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1. Medical Negligence and Misdiagnosis
2. There Are Three Main Types of Misdiagnoses
3. We Can Help You When a Misdiagnosis Results in the Loss of a Loved One
4. How You Can Help Your Misdiagnosis Case
5. The Statute of Limitations Is Important to Your Case
6. How Berger and Green Can Help with Your Misdiagnosis Case

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

January 01, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

Medical Negligence and Misdiagnosis

Seeking medical attention requires you to place trust in your doctors and medical care providers. When a medical professional misdiagnoses you, it only compounds your original problem. The addition of unnecessary treatments, procedures, and medications are costly and potentially dangerous.

A misdiagnosis may require extra time away from work or result in so much harm that you never return to your career. Little to no income due to your misdiagnosis can cause you great stress.

If you or a loved one was misdiagnosed by a medical professional, you might be entitled to compensation. A Pittsburgh misdiagnosis lawyer from Berger and Green can help you.

Let the team at Berger and Green pursue a civil case for possible compensation on your behalf. Call us today for a free case evaluation at (412) 661-1400.

There Are Three Main Types of Misdiagnoses

According to research by John Hopkins Medicine, diagnostic errors are a leading cause of misdiagnoses. Researchers list three main disease categories when it comes to misdiagnoses:

• Cancer
• Infections
• Vascular events

Regardless of whether or not your misdiagnosis falls into one of the categories listed above, we want to help you recover compensation for your injuries and losses.

How a Misdiagnosis Can Affect You

A misdiagnosis can include incorrectly diagnosing a condition as well as failing to diagnose a condition. A misdiagnosis can cause you and your family to struggle financially.

Missed time from work and continuous medical bills can cause you significant anxiety about your future. The side effects of unnecessary cancer treatments or surgeries may leave you in no condition to handle the details of your case. In addition to suffering the side effects of unnecessary treatments, your disease or condition might also have the chance to progress without the correct treatment.

If you or a loved one suffered due to a medical misdiagnosis, let a Pittsburgh misdiagnosis lawyer from Berger and Green get to work for you. Call us now for a free case evaluation at (412) 661-1400.

We Can Help You When a Misdiagnosis Results in the Loss of a Loved One

If you lost a close loved one due to a medical error, you might be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Losing your loved one to a diagnostic error or clinical misjudgment can be devastating. Funeral and burial costs, lost income, companionship, and other damages may cause you anxiety.

We understand what a traumatic time this might be for you and your family. Our team may be able to ease some of your stress by handling all aspects of your case. By providing timely updates, our staff keeps you—our client—informed throughout your case.

Each wrongful death case is different, and the outcome of yours depends upon a variety of factors. Seek justice for your loved one by reaching out to Berger and Green today. While we fight for the compensation our clients are entitled to collect, we treat all clients with compassion during this emotionally difficult time.

How You Can Help Your Misdiagnosis Case

A personal injury case involving a medical misdiagnosis can involve insurance companies and opposing lawyers. At Berger and Green, we may represent your interests during negotiations with insurance companies. If necessary, we are ready to go to trial.

An insurance company may try to offer you a settlement. If they do, do not accept it without having an attorney review it first. Should you accept it, you may lose your chance to pursue compensation later if your medical condition worsens.

Taking on insurance companies by yourself may not be the best route. These companies are very skilled at what they do. If you negotiate on your own, you may fail to demand compensation for all your damages.

Get legal representation to help you negotiate for a fair settlement. You may relax knowing someone is at work to protect your main interests.

The Statute of Limitations Is Important to Your Case

A Pittsburgh misdiagnosis attorney from Berger and Green must begin working on your case as soon as possible. The statute of limitations for filing a civil action is generally two years, according to the 42 Pa. CSA § 5524. Building a case takes time. If we get started too late, we may not have time to negotiate with insurers and build a strong case for trial.

Do not miss your opportunity for possible compensation. At Berger and Green, we work hard to negotiate a fair settlement out of court. If we must go to trial, we stand ready to present your case before a jury.

How Berger and Green Can Help with Your Misdiagnosis Case

If you or a loved one suffered negative effects due to a misdiagnosis, we want to help you seek justice and recover compensation. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not take our attorney’s fees unless we win your case.

When you are dealing with illness and pain, that is not the time to also deal with aggressive insurance companies. If you lost a loved one, you might feel overwhelmed and give in to their high-pressured tactics.

Hiring a Pittsburgh misdiagnosis lawyer can be an important step toward justice. At Berger and Green, we fight to secure a fair outcome for our clients.

If you were misdiagnosed and endured unnecessary treatment and procedures, or did not receive the treatment you needed, contact us. If you lost a close loved one due to a misdiagnosis, rest easier knowing your case is in good hands.

We want to make things easier for you. We may be able to come to your home or hospital room if necessary. Call Berger and Green now for your free case evaluation at (412) 661-1400.