Bethlehem Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Trusted Lawyers in the Lehigh Valley
The delayed diagnosis of cancer, or other disease or medical condition too often results in delayed or missed opportunities for essential or necessary treatment that could lead to recovery. There are situations where late-stage diagnosis of a medical condition could not have been avoided. Regrettably, however, there are too many situations where an earlier diagnosis would have translated into earlier treatment and a speedier recovery, thereby significantly reducing the extent of an individual's suffering and would have yielded a higher probability of complete recovery.
At the law office of Seidel, Cohen, Hof & Reid, L.L.C, we offer experienced, compassionate and personalized legal representation to individuals and families in the Lehigh Valley and throughout Pennsylvania who have experienced undue suffering. You may discuss your situation in a free consultation with a skilled Bethlehem medical malpractice lawyer by contacting our law firm online or by calling 610.365.1316 or toll-free at 866.756.4543.
Pennsylvania Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyers Trusted Since 1942
In our years of practice, we have earned a reputation for our professionalism and for our ability to provide strong, individualized legal counsel to clients in need throughout Pennsylvania. Our cancer misdiagnosis attorneys advocate for the rights of families who have lost a loved one to a completely treatable cancer — had the cancer been detected through proper means. We identify negligence that contributed to the delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, such as:
- Failure to perform proper tests
- Failure to consider patient family history when determining when to start performing certain tests, such as mammograms
- Failure to analyze results correctly
- Failure to refer to a specialist when necessary
In addition to cases involving cancer misdiagnosis, we also handle cases involving failure to recognize symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, failure to treat infection or delay in diagnosis of other medical condition.
Active Investigation and Case Preparation Is Critical in Medical Malpractice
Given the liability and damages that are at stake, healthcare professionals, medical facilities, and other responsible parties will bring a strong force of lawyers to court in wrongful death cases and other medical malpractice cases involving misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose. Consequentially, medical malpractice litigation requires meticulous case preparation and you are therefore best served by who knows what needs to be done, like the attorneys at Seidel, Cohen Hof & Reid, L.L.C.
We enlist the necessary experts to testify regarding the medical negligence involved. Additionally, we work with economists and other specialists to determine and demonstrate the amount of future damages that should be presented in your case.
Contact Our Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyers
If you believe that you or a loved one has endured suffering due to the delayed diagnosis of a healthcare professional or if a loved one has died due to misdiagnosis or other hospital negligence, we encourage you to talk with our experienced Bethlehem medical malpractice attorneys. To contact our firm, call 610.365.1316 or contact us toll-free at 866.756.4543. We may also be reached by e-mail.