Failure to Diagnose Bladder Cancer in Portland
Cancers, discovered in later stages, are more challenging to treat, often leading to further health issues because of intense regimens to combat the disease. Knowing these difficulties could have been lessened with a timely diagnosis can be physically and emotionally debilitating, causing patients to second guess decisions, their doctor’s abilities, and recommended treatment plans.
If you have bladder cancer and believe failure to diagnose has contributed to the progression of the disease, requiring additional treatment and making it more challenging to treat, then speak with an understanding Portland medical malpractice lawyer immediately. Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC refuses to waste valuable time securing the help you deserve. Failure to diagnose bladder cancer can be life-altering and devastatingly life-ending.
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Benefits of Hiring an Attorney After a Diagnostic Failure
Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer
Possible Complications of Bladder Cancer
Why Did a Failure to Diagnose Bladder Cancer Occur?
Potential Damages Available in Your Case
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Why Select Our Experienced Attorney for Your Case?
Paulson Coletti Trial Lawyers PC has been recognized for outstanding experience navigating complex medical malpractice law and applying it effectively to secure client compensation. Every client’s unique needs are considered to produce the best outcome. Employing superior negotiation skills to seek resolution, our dedicated team will fight for a fair settlement while continually preparing to support clients through the trial process in court when fair settlements are refused.
- We are recognized as “Best Law Firms” by the U.S. News for medical malpractice law.
- We have been listed in Best Lawyers in America for medical malpractice for years.
- Attorney Chuck Paulson was named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America in 2014.
- Over 100 years of collective legal experience benefits each client.
Paulson Coletti Trial Lawyers PC maintains a focused caseload, concentrating on cases with merit to pursue attainable outcomes through dedication and undivided attention. Our thoroughness in the process demands representing fewer cases but more intensely to provide beneficial attention to our clients. We are here for you.
Benefits of Hiring a Portland Attorney After a Diagnostic Failure
Portland medical malpractice cases are the most challenging legal cases to pursue, with the burden of proof of negligence resting on the patient. The law requires specific evidence to be presented for this proof, and securing the information requires a Portland failure to diagnose cancer lawyer to prove that the medical team did not meet the standard of care. Our goal is to serve you by:
- Accessing resources to secure expert witness testimony on your behalf while working with legal and medical professionals to gather proof of negligence.
- Communicating promptly and effectively with insurance companies to remove the burden from you, complete all paperwork, and streamline the process to accelerate your claim. Insurance companies understand the burden of their demands often works in their favor, with some individuals giving up because of the burdensome process.
- Ensure all supportive documentation is compiled effectively to support a claim, preparing this documentation to pursue a case in trial if necessary.
- Comprehensively evaluating all the damages a client has experienced as a result of failure to diagnose bladder cancer, refusing to allow insurance companies to undervalue the injuries that are unnecessarily suffered; A failure to diagnose is not only financially costly, it impacts the quality of life of each patient, causing unnecessary pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and a decreased life expectancy.
- File a claim with the medical practitioner’s insurance company. Health practitioners carry medical malpractice insurance to help clients impacted by significant medical errors.
- Prevent the pitfalls that cost injury victims by liaising between our clients and the Insurance companies to protect vulnerable individuals from critical mistakes that impact compensation.
An effective Portland medical malpractice claim deserves the representation of knowledgeable attorneys who have proven consistently successful in their field. We understand the devastating consequences of failure to diagnose bladder cancer and believe each client is entitled to the best medical treatment available by ensuring the compensation to seek that care.
Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer, like other cancers, often presents no signs or symptoms until it has progressed, making it vital that a correct diagnosis is made immediately. Often, the first symptom of bladder cancer will be blood in the urine, which is also a symptom of other less severe diseases. Individuals can be aware of the following signs and symptoms to recognize the presence of bladder cancer sooner and proactively take action.
- Frequency in urination
- Feeling a need to urinate without being able to
- A burning sensation or pain during urination
- Lower back pain impacting one side of the body
Many of the warning signs of bladder cancer mimic the symptoms of other diseases, and a failure to diagnose bladder cancer can be devastating. Through careful evaluation, let Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC compassionately navigate the legal process for you, guiding you through critical decisions about your care and compensation.
Possible Complications of Bladder Cancer
The lifesaving treatments for bladder cancer can also wreak havoc on the body. Complications from treatments of bladder cancer and the disease can include adverse reactions, resulting in potential neuropathy, adverse digestive issues, anemia, and blood disorders. Other complications that more directly impact the bladder include:
- Surgeries to remove part or all of the bladder
- The creation of a urinary reservoir or pouch through surgical procedures
- The insertion of an Ileal conduit, allowing manual urine drainage
- Erectile dysfunction in men and sexual dysfunction in women
- Urinary incontinence
- Swelling of the ureters
- Urethral stricture
These life-altering complications can be overwhelming. Managing these issues through supportive care is vital to maintaining a quality of life after a failure to diagnose bladder cancer.
Why Did a Failure to Diagnose Bladder Cancer Occur?
Medical staff operate daily under hectic, time-pressed schedules. However, this is no excuse for tragic medical errors. Failure to diagnose bladder cancer can happen for many reasons, including:
- Ignoring the concerns of patients and their symptoms, failing to order the proper diagnostic testing or screen for the presence of bladder cancer
- Failing to respond with the appropriate treatments due to improper interpretations of test results, failure to read diagnostic tests correctly, and miscommunications between various medical departments, preventing the proper response
- The failure of medical staff to act on incidental findings from testing for one medical concern, ignoring another disease’s discovery that occurred by accident
It is the responsibility of a medical malpractice attorney in Portland to prove the delay in treatment changed the prognosis and outcome of a patient. Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC takes this role seriously. We are experienced trial lawyers who work for a fair settlement but are ready to move forward in a trial.
Potential Damages Available in Your Case
The damages an individual is entitled to are for their relief. These damages most often come in the form of monetary relief for the damages caused by failure to diagnose bladder cancer and can include compensation for:
- Medical expenses and costs related to treatments and medications, both past and future
- Loss of wages and future earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional suffering and trauma
- Unnecessary treatments and surgery
- Medical equipment costs and modification expenses
- Recurrence of cancer risk
This list is not exclusive of the damages an individual may be able to claim. Paulson Coletti Trial Lawyers PC will review your unique injuries to ensure you receive the appropriate relief.
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Paulson Coletti Trial Lawyers PC is committed to serving the needs of individuals with bladder cancer and understanding if failure to diagnose impacted your health and recovery. Schedule online or call (503) 226-6361 to receive compassionate but determined guidance throughout the legal process.