Medical misdiagnosis and postponed diagnoses can prevent patients from treating the disease in its earlier stages, result in improper treatment, prevent them from receiving necessary and timely treatment, and even cause death. California medical malpractice attorneys at Kaass Law aim for excellence when they defend clients who have suffered harm due to a medical mistake that should have been avoided.
Medical malpractice is when the doctor or medical professional has failed to diagnose, was diagnosed incorrectly, or even had a delay in diagnosing. Failure to diagnose can cause additional problems or even result in death. Delaying a diagnosis can lead to a loss of opportunities to recover. The doctor is responsible to treat a patient properly, to avoid any complications or wrongful death.
In the medical field, common reasons for diagnostic mistakes include the following:
Correspondingly, medical misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose include:
Family members of those who have died due to the reckless or unlawful actions of others may file a lawsuit in California to recover damages. Claimants who were financially reliant on the deceased can get compensation for their family member’s past, present, and future earnings. Generally, in California, it’s against the law to intentionally inflict sadness, sorrow, or mental anguish over losing a loved one. However, California law permits the loss of a loved one’s affection and company and the cessation of sexual intercourse for married couples. So, you can discover more about wrongful death claims by speaking with a seasoned lawyer with experience in damage litigation involving misdiagnosis.
A timely and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective treatment, yet medical errors remain a leading cause of injury and death in the U.S. According to the National Academy of Medicine, nearly every American will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, often with devastating consequences. These errors are frequently preventable and highlight the need for systemic improvements in healthcare communication and patient evaluation.
For example, a successful wrongful death claim must demonstrate the following:
In order to have a successful claim, the plaintiff must persuade the jury with compelling evidence that the negligent act contributed to the death.
Medical misdiagnosis doesn’t just impact physical health—it can also take a toll on a person’s emotional and financial well-being. Patients may endure unnecessary treatments, miss critical windows for recovery, or face mounting medical bills for care that could have been avoided. In wrongful death cases, surviving family members are left grappling with both profound grief and unexpected financial burdens. Holding negligent medical providers accountable is essential not only for justice but also to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
You may be entitled to compensation for your losses if you suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence or if a loved one lost their life due to negligence.
Economic damage is meant to compensate for losses that can easily be quantified financially for the plaintiff. The amount of out-of-pocket losses an injured party has or anticipates having due to their injury is used to assess economic damages. Some economic damages include:
Contrarily, non-economic damages are primarily purposeful to compensate for losses as subjective and do not always include direct financial losses. For example, compensation may include:
Medical misdiagnosis can have life-altering consequences. A delayed or incorrect diagnosis may lead to unnecessary suffering, extended illness, or even preventable death. For many patients, this means missing the window for early intervention or undergoing inappropriate treatments that fail to address the real issue. When these errors stem from a healthcare provider’s negligence, victims and their families have the right to pursue compensation for their pain, suffering, and financial losses.
If a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis resulted in the wrongful death of your loved one, don’t wait to get in touch with Kaass Law. Call (310) 943-1171 to get a consultation with a Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney! We are committed to helping victims and their families seek justice and hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. Visit our website at https://motorcyclepains.com/ for more information on potential cases with which we may be able to assist you.
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