We have a saying that goes "When you hire the Kemmy Law Firm, you don't just hire one lawyer, you hire a team of lawyers." Tom Kemmy is an award-winning and board certified personal injury lawyer who has been practicing injury law since 1986. His sons are experienced personal injury lawyers and former prosecutors that represented the State of Texas against murderers, thieves, drug traffickers, and violent criminals. We put our combined experience and knowledge in the pursuit of one goal, to win and obtain maximum justice for our client.
What’s the Difference?
Although they sound similar, misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose are different. Both may be grounds for a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit.
What Is a Misdiagnosis?
Misdiagnosis occurs when a patient with one medical condition is diagnosed with another disorder that they do not have. As a result, patients receive treatment that they do not need, resulting in additional or worsened medical issues in the future.
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$20 MILLION Oil and gas case involving significant economic harm
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$19.4 MILLION Jury Verdict Wrongful Death of an elderly woman at Assisted Living facility.
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$13.5 MILLION Jury Verdict Patient paralyzed after nurses failed to tell a doctor about a change in condition
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$8 MILLION Young college student suffers brain injury from negligent conduct
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$7.5 MILLION West texas woman becomes brain injured when basic safety rules were not followed
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$6.2 MILLION Jury Verdict Marine veteran suffers catastrophic harm after a dangerous fall
All of our clients have families of their own. They are decent, hardworking people, and come to uswith complex business issues or because their lives have been changed by a catastrophic injury.
Example of Failure to Diagnose
A patient expresses concern about chronic abdominal pain. The doctor fails to order tests. In the absence of diagnostic testing, the patient is later diagnosed with cancer that could have responded to treatment.
Common Reasons for a Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can happen when a physician fails to:
- Recognize clinical signs and symptoms
- Order diagnostic tests
- Refer patient to a specialist or peer for a second opinion
- Misinterprets test or lab results
- Take the patient’s health complaints seriously
- Obtain the patient’s complete health history, including risk factors due to age or genetics
A patient can receive an incorrect or delayed diagnosis if the practitioner is impaired by drugs or alcohol or is too busy to spend appropriate time.
Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?
When a doctor fails to diagnose a condition that someone with the same or similar education and background would identify under similar circumstances, you can sue for medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice cases involving misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose are complex. As the plaintiff (the injured party), you must show liability or wrongdoing. However, an experienced misdiagnosis malpractice lawyer can collect evidence, documentation, and testimony to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Call Today for a Free Consultation
Sometimes the best way to hold a negligent doctor accountable is with a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose lawsuit.
Call the Kemmy Law Firm at (830) 264-6297 or reach out online to schedule a free, no-risk consultation. You pay nothing up front, and we are paid only when you recover compensation.
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Mr. Kemmy comes from good stock and was referred to us by one of the best. And if he's good enough for him to lay his reputation on the line, he's good enough for me. Nick was very open and transparent, and shared some of our frustrations. We were very please with him representing us. Thanks again Nick.
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Working with Tom and Nick Kemmy on my case was a far better experience than I expected going in. They were thoughtful and listened to what I had to say. It was also gratifying that Kemmy Law Firm is truly a family affair with the Dad, Thomas, four sons and a daughter in law, Nick's wife, working together. If you're looking for legal representation, I wholeheartedly endorse Kemmy Law without reservation.- Jerry G. -
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