Those who suffer from lupus, whose diagnosis was delayed or incorrect, deserve full compensation and justice. Feel free to contact our medical malpractice lawyer for a free case evaluation. We will thoroughly review your case and fight for the compensation you deserve. In the past 25 years, we have successfully held negligent healthcare providers accountable and obtained maximum compensation for our clients.
Case EvaluationMisdiagnosis of lupus is one of the most challenging issues in modern medicine, affecting nearly half of all lupus patients. Research indicates that approximately 46.5% of individuals with lupus initially receive an incorrect diagnosis, with many being dismissed as having psychological symptoms or told there is nothing wrong. Patients and their families are likely to suffer devastating consequences as a result of this alarming statistic in our healthcare system.
Because lupus affects virtually every system in the body, it produces a wide range of symptoms that often overlap with numerous other medical conditions. Unlike many diseases, lupus can't be accurately diagnosed by a single test, so a physician must be able to recognize symptom patterns and rule out other disorders. It can be devastating for patients when medical professionals fail to conduct thorough evaluations or dismiss their concerns.
It is notoriously difficult to diagnose lupus because it can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, and blood vessels. Symptoms of the disease often mimic those of other conditions, leading physicians to pursue incorrect diagnostic pathways. It is also common for the skin manifestations of lupus to be mistaken for other dermatological conditions, such as rosacea and psoriasis. In addition to being unpredictable, lupus symptoms can flare and subside at any time, complicating the diagnosis.
In order to properly diagnose lupus, medical professionals must conduct a comprehensive examination and rule out other similar conditions, including:
The failure to properly differentiate between these conditions and lupus violates the standard of care for all patients.
Medical professionals who fail to diagnose and treat lupus according to the standard of care are thoroughly investigated by our law firm. Our attorney has over 25 years of legal experience and has the expertise to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. We handle cases such as:
You may be entitled to compensation if you were misdiagnosed with lupus as a result of medical negligence. The amount recoverable depends on how severely the error affected your health and life. To ensure that nothing is overlooked in your claim, our law firm carries out comprehensive assessments of your losses. The goal of our law firm is to obtain the highest possible compensation for:
Life-altering consequences can result from an incorrect or delayed diagnosis of lupus. The effects of lupus can be permanent if it is not treated properly. Patients who are undiagnosed or untreated are significantly more likely to suffer from the following problems:
Lupus management requires early intervention. Prompt and accurate diagnosis can greatly reduce the risk of serious complications and improve the quality of life for patients. A misdiagnosed patient loses valuable time that can cause permanent damage because early treatment is delayed.
After you contact us about a potential lupus misdiagnosis case, our office will thoroughly evaluate the circumstances. If we receive your complete medical records, we will review them with qualified medical experts to determine whether the standard of care was breached.
Throughout the legal process, your involvement will be minimal. All aspects of your case are handled by us, from gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies to taking it to trial if necessary. Let us pursue justice on your behalf while you focus on your health.