Our firm has achieved numerous million and multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements. We often take cases that other firms have refused and win.
When a doctor or medical professional is delayed in diagnosing an illness, condition, or disease, this can cause devastating injuries to a patient. Delayed diagnosis is often problematic as time is of the essence for treating many medical conditions. Failure to get proper treatment or surgery could cause your condition to worsen.
At Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. our legal team is experienced in researching a situation to determine if the normal standard of care was upheld and, if not, fighting to prove the physician acted negligently.
We are dedicated to protecting patients’ rights and providing them with skilled legal counsel in fighting for the justice they deserve. Our team of medical malpractice attorneys have won several multi-million dollar lawsuits for injured victims.
We take our time to speak to individuals and listen to their story. We have decades of experience fighting for victims of medical malpractice when others have not. When a physician fails to make a prompt diagnosis, they may be held liable. Speak to a skilled Queens delayed diagnosis attorney today.
The consequences of a delayed diagnosis depends on the underlying illness and symptoms. A delay in diagnosis could cause a patient’s illness to worsen and possibly cause death. We have experience handling many delayed diagnosis cases, some of which occurred due to:
Individuals should contact a skilled Queens delayed diagnosis lawyer as soon as possible after they are made aware that an error has occurred.
The ideal outcome for the plaintiff in a delayed diagnosis case is the recovery of damages. In a medical malpractice case, injured individuals are able to recover compensation for economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages have a quantifiable monetary value. These damages can be proven with pay stubs, tax information, witness statements, and medical bills. Injured individuals could recover actual damages such as:
Non-economic damages can be more difficult to quantify as they do not have a tangible monetary value. They can include:
A delayed diagnosis attorney in Queens could use the testimony of expert medical witnesses, co-workers, family, friends, and medical bills to prove that their client has suffered damages.
Under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 214-a, the plaintiff is generally given two years and six months from the date they became aware of a delayed diagnosis to file their lawsuit. As noted in the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules §304, the formal legal process begins with the filing of the lawsuit. Along with the filing, the attorney must file a certificate of merit. This certificate is meant to show that the attorney completed their due diligence to ensure that the case has a valid legal claim. A seasoned delayed diagnosis attorney in Queens must attest that:
Our attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. are experienced in handling all types of medical malpractice cases. We walk injured individuals through the legal process and are committed to fighting for the compensation they deserve.
Help is available for those suffering due to a delayed diagnosis. If you or a loved one was harmed, the legal team at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. could help protect your rights. Our attorneys fight to hold responsible parties accountable for their actions and help victims seek compensation for their injuries. We work tirelessly in advocating on behalf of patients. Let an experienced Queens delayed diagnosis lawyer stand by your side and help you seek the compensation you need. We are available seven days a week. Call today to set up a no-obligation consultation.