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Finding out that your doctor missed your cancer diagnosis can be terrifying. You trusted your doctor with your care, and they violated that trust. Their mistake could have catastrophic or even fatal consequences for you. Knowing what to do after your doctor missed such a significant diagnosis can be confusing. That’s why the medical malpractice …

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In the Rochester, New York region, there are two dominant health systems. The first is the University of Rochester Medical Center, which operates Strong Memorial Hospital and Golisano Children’s Hospital. URMC also has the following affiliated hospitals: The second is Rochester Regional Health, and its affiliate hospitals: These hospitals, specialty clinics, and other local medical …

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According to the National Cancer Institute, more than two million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, while over 618,000 people are expected to die from cancer. One of the most critical factors in surviving cancer is receiving a prompt diagnosis from a qualified medical professional. If your doctor failed to diagnose …

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If your healthcare provider misdiagnosed your cancer – either by diagnosing you with a medical condition you didn’t have or failing to diagnose you at all – you may be entitled to compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. While every case is unique, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can fight for the compensation you deserve …

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Cancer isn’t the death sentence that it once was – thanks to significant advances in medical technology and early diagnostic testing. Breast cancer and prostate cancer both have a greater than 99% five-year survival rate when the cancer is localized, according to the American Cancer Society.  However, if a healthcare provider doesn’t order necessary tests, …

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After determining what type of medical treatment to seek after learning that you have a delayed cancer diagnosis, the next question you need to ask is, “Who should I hire as my cancer misdiagnosis lawyer?” With a delayed or failed diagnosis, you have enough on your plate without having to worry about the legal nuances …

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You reasonably expect your healthcare provider to promptly and correctly diagnose you with any medical condition you may have, especially a life-threatening one such as cancer. Unfortunately, doctors and other medical professionals make diagnostic mistakes at an alarming rate. When the diagnostic error involves a cancer diagnosis, the mistake can be fatal. If you lost …

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Losing a loved one can affect you in many ways. You can suffer due to not being able to spend time with them anymore, not being able to participate in favorite pastimes, not being able to benefit from services they provided, and not being able to enjoy intimate relations with them. The term “loss of …

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New York’s wrongful death statute gives the executor of a decedent’s estate or their personal representative the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against a party that caused their death due to their wrongful act, neglect, or default that would have made that party liable had the decedent survived and had the right to …

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Understaffing is a major issue at hospitals across the nation. Several New York hospitals are significantly understaffed, increasing the odds that patients will be injured while seeking care. After the COVID-19 pandemic, this situation has reached crisis levels, with many patients and families experiencing the consequences of hospital understaffing firsthand.  If you believe that you …

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