Cancer affects more than 1.5 million people each year and is a leading cause of death in the United States. Sadly, a negative outcome is sometimes unavoidable when a patient is diagnosed with cancer. In other instances, however, medical mistakes can increase the chances that a person who is diagnosed with cancer will pass away, or will have to endure aggressive treatment of the disease. A lengthy delay in diagnosis could, for example, mean the difference between a simple surgical procedure and surgery coupled with prolonged radiation and chemotherapy. A missed or delayed diagnosis might result in reduced life expectancy, increased painful testing, the spread of the disease to other tissues and/or organs, increased time away from work and family, added fear and anxiety for the patient and his or her loved ones and grueling treatments that would not otherwise have been necessary.

When it comes to diagnosing and treating cancer, there are many areas in which medical negligence or medical malpractice might occur. These include failing to order initial or follow-up screening, ordering inappropriate tests, failing to detect cancer, misinterpreting test results, incorrectly identifying the stage of the cancer’s progression, selecting the wrong treatment, prescribing the wrong drugs or drug dosage, administering the wrong drugs or therapies and other errors The party or parties that may be held responsible for errors in cancer diagnosis and treatment include oncologists, surgeons, other doctors, physician’s assistants, nurses, hospital staff members, pharmacists and hospitals, doctors’ offices and clinics.

If you suspect that you or a loved has suffered harm as a result of a medical mistake, it is crucial to consult with a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated trial lawyers can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a medical malpractice attorney who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.