Misdiagnosis Lawyer in Huntsville

Whether you are given a costly treatment that makes your condition worse or an illness is missed, a misdiagnosis can seriously set your health back. If this happened to you, our Huntsville misdiagnosis lawyers can help you seek financial compensation.

Wettermark Keith has recovered over $1.5 billion for our clients. We will fight for the fair compensation you need for medical bills and other losses.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation with our Huntsville medical malpractice lawyers. 

How Can Our Misdiagnosis Lawyers in Huntsville Help With Your Case?

After a misdiagnosis, you’re likely feeling stressed. You may be dealing with treating your condition or have medical bills piling up. Our Huntsville personal injury lawyers can handle the entire legal process of your medical malpractice claim. 

• Investigate the original diagnosis and treatment to determine who is at fault for the medical malpractice.
• File all needed paperwork to ensure it is both accurate and well documented.
• Handle negotiations with insurance adjusters.
• Advise you on any offers you receive.
• Represent your case in court when necessary.
• Appeal a denied claim if necessary.

We offer compassionate legal representation and will support you throughout the duration of your case. Read our testimonials to learn more about how we’ve helped clients in the past.

What Compensation Is Available After a Misdiagnosis in Huntsville?

Misdiagnoses can quickly lead to high medical costs, missed time from work while recovering, and other losses. Our Huntsville misdiagnosis attorneys will seek fair compensation for what medical malpractice has cost you. We may consult with medical experts to determine the full scope of your losses as we advocate for you.

You may be able to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses: The cost of doctor appointments, surgeries, hospital stays, medications, and more.
• Job losses: Lost wages or lost job benefits, as well as reduced earning capacity.
• Non-economic losses: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost life enjoyment, and lowered quality of life.

We will seek compensation that truly accounts for what you have gone through.

Who Is At Fault for a Misdiagnosis?

In cases of medical misdiagnosis, there are several possible liable parties. In some cases, multiple parties may share fault. The possible at-fault parties include:

• A primary care physician if they failed to order tests or ignored any symptoms you described.
• A medical specialist if they did not follow a standard of care and it led to a misdiagnosis.
• Diagnostic technicians, radiologists, and others who failed to correctly interpret diagnostic tests.
• A hospital or laboratory for a delay in processing test results, due to understaffing or other human errors.
• A hospital if it failed to properly vet or train employees.

Your lawyer will then need to prove that the at-fault party was negligent. To do so, our legal team will conduct a thorough investigation.

What Evidence Can Help Prove Negligence After a Misdiagnosis?

Helpful evidence can include:

• Your medical records.
• Any internal notes from a doctor or hospital staff.
• Witness statements.
• Staffing records from the hospital.
• Your own documents, such as notes about what you told your doctor on certain dates.
• Any communication, such as emails or letters, from your medical provider or the hospital about your diagnosis and treatment.

Your lawyer will use this evidence to build a case for medical malpractice.

Alabama Laws Around Medical Malpractice

Under Alabama’s statute of limitations, you generally have two years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, they also use a discovery rule in some cases. Under a discovery rule, if you could not reasonably have discovered the malpractice in that initial period of time, then you have an additional six months from the date of discovery.

Even with the discovery rule, Alabama bars most medical malpractice lawsuits filed more than four years after the date of the malpractice. These deadlines can be complicated, so it’s important to get started on your case as soon as possible. Your attorney will need time to investigate and file the claim.

In addition to the statute of limitations, another important Alabama law regarding medical malpractice is the use of expert testimony. A medical professional needs to act as an expert witness, testifying to the malpractice that occurred. Obtaining this statement can also take time, so contact us as soon as possible if you suspect medical negligence.

What Is the Cost of a Misdiagnosis Attorney in Huntsville?

At Wettermark Keith, our personal injury legal team works on contingency. Under this fee structure, you will agree to give us a percentage of your settlement or court award when you hire us. This serves as your attorney fee. With a contingency fee:

• You don’t pay any costs to your lawyer upfront.
• If we are unable to recover compensation for you, you won’t owe us anything.

We believe everyone deserves legal representation when they need it. When our Huntsville medical misdiagnosis lawyers take on your case, It’s More To Us; It’s Personal.

Contact Wettermark Keith to Get Started on Your Case Today

Whether a misdiagnosis meant that the treatment of your actual injury or illness was delayed or you received unnecessary treatment for a condition you didn’t have, misdiagnoses are costly. They can impact your health and your finances. Our legal team is here to help after medical malpractice occurs.

We will work to hold medical providers financially accountable for the harm they’ve caused and pursue the compensation you deserve to cover medical bills, lost income, and other losses.

Reach out to our legal team at Wettermark Keith today. We can start on your case with a free consultation.