Oncologist Failure to Catch Recurring Cancer – Oncologist Malpractice Lawyers

Oncologist Failure to Administer Scans and Regular Screening

It is important to understand how oncologists can fail to perform their duty to their patients. Consider the following examples:

• Failing to properly schedule scans/screening
  • Scheduling scans/screening too far in the future
  • Rescheduling scans/screenings
  • Canceling appointments for scans/screenings
• Failing to perform the correct scan/screening
• Failing to reschedule screening/scans when results are inconclusive
• Failing to communicate with patients about results
  • Interpreting the results incorrectly
  • Giving the patient the wrong results
  • Sending the correct results but not explaining what the results mean

Understanding the Harm Associated with the Delayed Diagnosis of Recurring Cancer

Unfortunately, failing to administer cancer scans and screening can result in the delayed diagnosis of recurring cancer. With recurring cancer, catching the diagnosis early is very important for some of the following reasons: less time for the cancer to spread; higher chance of treatment being successful; better prognosis for patients.

Delayed diagnosis of recurring cancer could result in the cancer spreading and becoming advanced, the cancer becoming more difficult to treat (requiring more invasive surgery, for example), and the cancer resulting in additional complications. Patients with delayed diagnoses due to doctor failure could suffer physical harm associated with more complex surgeries as well as significant pain and suffering. Of course, if the cancer is ultimately fatal, surviving family could also be affected.

Can I File a Lawsuit?
Yes – if an oncologist failed to administer the proper scans or screening to catch recurring cancer, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could file a medical malpractice lawsuit. This is because doctors, nurses, and all other medical staff have a duty to their patients. They must exercise the highest degree of skill/care to ensure that they do not harm patients in any way. When medical professionals fail to exercise their duty of care to patients, they can be liable of medical malpractice and could be sued. For more information about your right to file your medical malpractice lawsuit against an oncologist, contact the experts here at our law firm today.

Although every claim is different, claimants could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damages

What can I recover? How much compensation can I receive? Although every claim is different, victims can recover anywhere from $250,000 to $5 million. Ultimately, the value of oncologist medical malpractice claims is strictly based on the facts surrounding each claim. For a more case specific review of the possible value of your claim, contact us today. Our medical malpractice lawyers are fully committed to getting our clients the maximum recovery available for their claims.

How Long Do I Have to Sue?
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations which determines the total time that claimants have to file their claims. In California, medical malpractice claims are subject to a three-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants will only have three years to pursue their claims. If you are unsure of the total length of time that you have to file your claim, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible as failing to file your claim on time can result in losing the right to sue. Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

If your oncologist failed to administer the necessary scans and screening to identify and treat recurring cancer, you could have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers have decades of experience handing medical malpractice claims and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need. Whether you are looking to begin your claim or continue your claim after starting it elsewhere, our team can help you. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns; our medical malpractice experts will ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to pursue your claim against the negligence oncologist that failed to properly screen or scan you for recurring cancer. To benefit from a free case evaluation, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on a contingency basis, so you will not be responsible for paying legal costs if your claim is not successful.

Contact us today to learn more about the legal options available to you.

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