Updates and Insights: Medical Misdiagnosis

The Damaging Effects of Misdiagnosed & Negligently Treated Inflammatory Conditions

Apr 4, 2021

Inflammation is the body’s way of defending itself against harmful intruders, such as viruses. This is a normal bodily function, and yet inflammation can also be detrimental when the body’s mechanisms fail to work properly, particularly when inflammation goes into overdrive over a perceived threat. That is when inflammation can cause diseases and disorders, making a person sick with a variety of symptoms and for some, chronic pain. What’s worse? Doctors who misdiagnose, are delayed...

When Flu Misdiagnosis is Grounds for a Medical Malpractice Claim in NJ

Mar 20, 2020

Flu was Misdiagnosed in NJ – Can I File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? Flu, or influenza, is a respiratory viral infection that can range from mild to severe. Two forms of the contagious influenza virus, Type A and B, are responsible for the annual seasonal flu outbreaks in the winter months. Older adults over 65, people with pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or asthma, pregnant women, and young children under 2 are most vulnerable...

Diagnostic Imaging Errors and Misdiagnosis Drive up Healthcare Costs, Walmart Says

Jun 14, 2019

The largest private employer in the United States, Walmart Inc., recently announced a plan to combat excessive healthcare spending for its employees. One of the culprits they say? Countless people being misdiagnosed because of diagnostic imaging errors. In fact, the company says a significant number of its workers are being misdiagnosed by their doctor or being treated with unnecessary surgery when only non-surgical interventions are needed. Beyond the wasted resources spent on medical expenses, the...

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits against Pathologists

Sep 7, 2018

Pathology is a field of medicine that concentrates on the causes and effects of diseases. As a patient, you may or may not have direct interaction with a pathologist, but they can be extremely important when diagnosing the source of your symptoms. While pathologists can serve as a vital part of the diagnosis and treatment process, especially when dealing with worrisome symptoms, their mistakes can also mean the difference between life and death. Let’s take a...