Pittsburgh Misdiagnosis Of Ovarian Cancer Lawyers 

Experienced Team Is Dedicated To Fighting On Behalf Of Patients Who Have Been Misdiagnosed For Ovarian Cancer In Pittsburgh And Across Western Pennsylvania

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2020, it is estimated that approximately 21,750 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer and approximately 13,940 women will die from ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the cause of more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system, ranking fifth in cancer deaths among women in the United States.

A missed diagnosis of ovarian cancer can limit the number of treatment options available to the patient, and significantly impact the patient’s long-term prognosis. At the medical malpractice firm of Berger Lagnese & Paul, LLC, we understand the profound effect a medical misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer can have on your life. Our experienced team is dedicated to fighting on behalf of patients who have been misdiagnosed in Pittsburgh and across Western Pennsylvania 

Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Lawyers Hold Doctors Accountable For A Misdiagnosis Of Ovarian Cancer

Individuals who have been harmed due to another person or entity’s negligent actions may file a claim to hold the at-fault parties accountable for their negligence and recover compensation for their losses. Medical malpractice, which is an area of personal injury law, protects those who have suffered harm because of medical negligence.

Medical malpractice claims may be filed against hospitals, doctors, medical workers, medical facilities, or other healthcare professionals. Medical negligence may be demonstrated in a few different ways, including by an omission in the care given to the patient and by failing to test a patient in a timely manner. Negligence may also be exhibited by a misdiagnosis, by providing poor medical treatment, or by a failure to adequately care for a patient after the patient’s discharge. 

If you are considering filing a medical malpractice claim for your doctor’s misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer, your claim must satisfy several criteria as set forth under the law.  These criteria include the following:

• Violating patient standard of care
• Injuries sustained by the patient must be caused by negligence
• Injuries sustained by the patient must result in significant damages 

Determining whether your doctor’s misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer constitutes medical negligence can be challenging. Receive a free case evaluation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney at Berger Lagnese & Paul, LLC to determine whether you have the basis for a medical malpractice claim. 

Dedicated Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Lawyers Successfully Recover Just Compensation For A Doctor’s Misdiagnosis Of Ovarian Cancer

When a patient has been harmed by medical negligence — such as a doctor’s misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer — the injured patient may file a claim of medical malpractice to recover compensation for the harm they endured. Injured parties may seek to recover damages for any of the following losses:

• Expenses for medical treatment 
• Lost wages due to time away from work
• Loss of earning capacity
• Cost of future medical expenses as a result of the medical negligence
• Physical pain
• Mental anguish
• Physical suffering
• Emotional suffering
• The loss of one’s life enjoyment

For losses that do not have an exact monetary value, the courts will consider all facets of the medical malpractice claim to estimate and assign a monetary value for those immeasurable losses. 

Are There Legal Deadlines For Filing A Medical Malpractice Claim in Pennsylvania?

Yes — there are legal deadlines for filing a medical malpractice claim in Pennsylvania. And they are very important deadlines.

These legal deadlines for filing claims in the civil courts are known as statutes of limitations. Statutes of limitations are established by each state individually and they vary depending upon the type of claim that is being filed. The statute of limitations in Pennsylvania is two years for medical malpractice claims, which includes a claim of medical negligence for a misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer. This legal time frame begins at the point in time when the injured party was harmed or when they became aware that they were harmed by negligence — such as when they learned their ovarian cancer had been misdiagnosed. The two-year window can also begin at the time that — in the eyes of the law — the patient should have realized that the medical misdiagnosis occurred.

Pennsylvania places a time limit on filing a medical malpractice claim: claims may not be filed after seven years from the time the harm was inflicted, or seven years from the time the injured party should have been aware that the harm was inflicted. The only exception to this time limit is in situations where a foreign object has been left inside of a patient. If you are considering filing a claim of medical malpractice, it is critical that you heed Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations. Claims that are filed outside of this legal timeframe will be dismissed by the courts.  

If you or a loved one was the victim of ovarian cancer misdiagnosis and you are considering filing a claim of medical malpractice but are unsure whether you can meet the statute of limitations for filing, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney regarding your situation. 

Medical Malpractice Firm Fights For Patients In Pittsburgh And Across Western Pennsylvania Who Were Harmed By A Misdiagnosis Of Ovarian Cancer 

If you suffered harm because of your doctor’s misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer, we are on your side. At Berger Lagnese & Paul, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, our medical malpractice attorneys fight tirelessly on behalf of injured victims to successfully recover compensation for medical negligence such as a misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer. 

Berger Lagnese & Paul, LLC attorneys Joshua Berger, Paul Lagnese, and David M. Paul have each been practicing law for nearly 30 years. Experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate, they work to hold the at-fault parties responsible for their medical negligence. Our firm offers a free confidential case evaluation with one of our experienced medical malpractice attorneys to discuss your case. A member of our team will assess the merits of your medical malpractice claim, explain the filing process, outline your options for recovering compensation, and answer your questions. Schedule your free case evaluation today.