A missed diagnosis, or "failure to diagnose" occurs when a healthcare worker does not diagnose a health condition in a timely manner. Failing to properly diagnose a patient prevents doctors and nurses from providing the proper treatment. In many cases, medical conditions are treatable when caught early. However, failing to diagnose or treat a medical condition can often lead to further injury or death.

Our experienced Illinois malpractice lawyers at Levin & Perconti have represented a number of clients who have been the victims of missed diagnoses. In one such case, our attorneys recovered a $3.6 million settlement for the family of a 29–year–old man who died after a radiologist failed to diagnose cancer. Our attorneys also achieved a $2.3 million settlement on behalf of a 35–year–old woman who died from cervical cancer after a lab misread her pap smear results.

If you or a loved one has experienced a missed diagnosis in Illinois, contact us online or call us at 877-374-1417 or 312–332–2872 to set up a FREE consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney.