New Jersey Misdiagnosis Lawyer

Fighting For Those Who Have Been Misdiagnosed in New Jersey

If you or a loved one has suffered harm because of a medical misdiagnosis, you deserve answers—and justice. A misdiagnosis can delay critical treatment, worsen existing conditions, and even lead to life-threatening complications. At DeZao & DeZao, P.C.., our New Jersey misdiagnosis attorneys understand how devastating it can be to place your trust in a medical professional only to be let down by negligence. We are dedicated to holding doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers accountable when their errors cause unnecessary suffering. Our firm fights to secure the compensation you need for medical expenses, lost income, and the pain and trauma caused by a preventable mistake.

Call us today at (973) 358-6134 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our misdiagnosis attorney in New Jersey.

Common Forms of Medical Misdiagnosis

If a medical treatment provider causes a patient to suffer a disease or injury due to negligent actions or failures to act, that healthcare professional may be liable for medical malpractice. Even if a patient already lives with an illness or injury, the provider may still face liability for malpractice if their conduct raises the risk of harm or causes the condition to worsen. Medical malpractice can occur in various ways. Here are some of the more common medical mistakes:

• Failure to diagnose and properly treat medical emergencies. In emergency situations prompt and correct treatment is essential.
• Failure to diagnose and properly treat serious medical conditions. Often symptoms are overlooked or a patient is taken for granted. Sometimes x-rays and other test results are misread.
• Surgical mistakes. As slip of a knife can cause severe problems. Sometimes medical instruments or sponges are left inside a patient after surgery by mistake.
• Errors with medication or treatment. A wrong prescription or treatment can cause serious injury or illness.
• Delays in diagnosis. Many times diagnostic delay can have dire consequences, especially in the case of various types of cancer.
• Birth Injuries. Malpractice can often occur during labor. Complications arise that require immediate and proper reactions from doctors and nurses. Cerebral Palsy cases sometimes arise as a result of such medical mistakes.
• Failure to advise of diagnosis. A patient has the right to know the diagnosis so that he or she can properly assess treatment options.
• Lack of Informed Consent. A patient has the right to understand the risks associated with a particular type of treatment.
• Abandonment. A treatment provider cannot always simply stop treating a patient, especially in emergency situations

Statute of Limitations & Legal Considerations in New Jersey

New Jersey law sets strict timeframes for filing a medical malpractice claim, including those involving misdiagnosis. Most cases must be brought within two years of the date when the patient first discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, the misdiagnosis. Delaying action can jeopardize your ability to seek a legal remedy, as courts may dismiss claims filed after the deadline. For minors or people with disabilities, certain exceptions to these rules may extend the filing period.

Civil courts in Morris County and throughout New Jersey require an affidavit of merit in medical malpractice cases, including those involving a misdiagnosis. This means a qualified healthcare provider must review the facts and confirm that the care likely fell below accepted standards. The affidavit must be filed early in litigation. Since the legal process involves several state-specific requirements, working with a medical misdiagnosis attorney in New Jersey who brings long-standing knowledge of the court system can help clients avoid missteps and prepare for the requirements unique to cases in this region.