Hi, my name is Kirsten Krueger and two years ago, I was in a car accident. I was stopped at a stop sign when the driver behind me slammed into my car. Due to my injuries, I had to spend a few days in the hospital and I was unable to work for two months. My medical care was expensive and without being able to work, I couldn't pay my bills. The car accident was stressful enough and then I had to worry about how I would pay my bills. After speaking with a car accident lawyer, it wasn't long before I was compensated for my medical bills and lost wages from work. I'm writing this blog to help others who have been a car accident and haven't received any compensation. As you read my posts, you'll learn how an attorney can help you if you're in a vehicle accident.
When prostate cancer is caught early enough, it is a very treatable condition. Unfortunately, physicians will sometimes fail to catch medical conditions that should have been obvious, and this can lead to prostate cancer progressing to a point where it is difficult and expensive to treat. Under these circumstances, you will want to consult with a personal injury attorney about how to seek compensation for your injuries.
Why Some Doctors Fail to Diagnose Prostate Cancer
There are many symptoms of prostate cancer that your doctor might observe, but they might also fail to follow up with more testing. You might experience painful ejaculations, an inability to urinate, blood in your urine or semen, or pain or stiffness in your hips or thigh.
When you bring these concerns to a doctor, a reasonable doctor would order tests to rule out prostate cancer. You should also be screened for prostate cancer depending on your age. Your prostate is usually examined through a rectal exam to determine if your prostate is enlarged. Your doctor will then need to perform a biopsy. There may be other tests that are also required such as a blood test.
When Failure to Diagnose Arises to the Level of Medical Malpractice
If you suspect that your doctor is engaging in medical malpractice due to a failure to diagnose, you will want to consult with a personal injury attorney. These types of cases can be difficult to pursue because not all cases of misdiagnosis are considered medical malpractice. You will need help from an expert witness who can testify on whether the treatment you received was adequate. Then, you may be able to recover damages that resulted from the misdiagnosis.
Why You are Entitled to Compensation
When you are not treated, you may be unable to work due to your condition and you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages. The compensation for lost wages will be based on how much you were earning at the time that you were misdiagnosed. You may also be entitled to compensation for the additional pain and suffering you have experienced as a result of the incident of medical malpractice.
Your pain and suffering will be calculated based on a multiplier method based on how much pain and suffering you can be expected to have experienced. If you work with an experienced personal injury attorney, you may be able to avoid a trial and settle out of court.
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