Delayed diagnoses are among the most common medical malpractice claims. When a healthcare provider delays diagnosis, they put patients at risk for serious complications or death. With many diseases, it is important to diagnose and administer the correct treatment as early as possible. Delaying a diagnosis leads to a delay in crucial treatment of a disease or condition. Treatable problems can escalate and become much more serious if not addressed early.

Some of the most common incidents of delayed diagnoses occur when a medical provider misreads tests or x–rays, loses test results, or fails to perform the correct tests. Our attorneys have handled a number of cases involving delayed diagnosis, including a record $14 million Chicago medical malpractice verdict against a  hospital for the delayed diagnosis of lung cancer.

If you believe that an Illinois healthcare provider delayed diagnosis for you or a loved one, please contact us online or call a Chicago personal injury lawyer at 877-374-1417 or 312–332–2872 to discuss your potential medical malpractice claim.