New York Injury Talk Blog

When they are ill, all medical patients expect to be diagnosed with the proper condition in a timely manner. This is especially true for cancer patients, as a timely diagnosis can potentially increase the chances of their survival and lessen the pain of treatment. However, in some instances a cancer diagnosis can be delayed due to the negligence of a healthcare professional. An example could be when a patient experiences symptoms that mimic those of a certain condition and was treated for that condition only to later find out that they had cancer, which is now unable to be treated.

According to the American Cancer Society, 569,490 Americans were expected to die of cancer in 2010, with about 1.5 million new cancer diagnoses expected during that same year. Cancer is the second most common cause of death among Americans, with heart disease being the most common.

Because of the different types of cancer, with some offering a higher survival rate than others, it is of utmost importance to ensure that a healthcare professional makes a proper diagnosis of a patient’s condition. When a New York cancer misdiagnosis is made and a patient suffers a decreased quality of life or dies because of that misdiagnosis, the healthcare professional and others involved can be held liable for their negligence.

If you have been misdiagnosed with cancer by a physician in New York, it would be in your best interest to consult the experienced New York cancer misdiagnosis attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, LLP. Our lawyers have the skill and resources necessary to carefully examine the details of your claim and build a strong case on your behalf to earn you the compensation you deserve and guarantee the negligent party does not act wrongly again. To learn more about how we can help you, call 212-986-7353 for a free and confidential consultation.