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It is estimated that over 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year, and around 600k people will die from that disease. The most common forms of cancer, in order, are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma of the skin, among others.
Misdiagnosis of cancer is a most regrettable mistake, which can result in the growth of the cancer beyond the ability to be treated, which ultimately ends in a death which might otherwise have been prevented. The Law firm of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos P.C. (SAM) recognizes that most people facing medical malpractice or a cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit will have many questions that they need answered, and so they have announced that they will be offering a complimentary consultation to any person who has suffered a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of their cancer or the cancer of an immediate loved one.
To schedule a no cost consultation with an attorney, call 1-877-ASK4SAM. More information about SAM is available at https://ask4sam.net/new-york-medical-malpractice-lawyer/misdiagnosis/
It is estimated that as many as 38% of all men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. And every year, it is estimated that around 12% of those new cases will be misdiagnosed.
It is most unfortunate that such accidents can happen, but when they do, the patient or their immediate family are usually entitled to monetary compensation to offset medical costs as well as pain and suffering. However, in many cases the plaintiffs have fewer than 2 years to begin the process of filing a suit before the window of time that is governed by the statute of limitations in New York City, particularly if the hospital is state run.
A spokesperson for Silberstein, Awad & Miklos P.C. shared this comment:
“Delayed treatment allows a condition to progress, causing additional damage, or even death. This delay typically results in harsher, more dangerous treatments, significantly reducing a person’s chance of survival or recovery. The outcome for patients that survive a misdiagnosis usually falls into one of three categories: A more harmful second occurrence as a result of total lack of treatment and knowledge of an event, such as a heart attack. Immediate, permanent damage due to misdiagnosis of a condition such as a stroke, which must be properly treated within minutes to minimize the effects. This can mean permanent brain injury and other forms of disability. More aggressive treatment with a reduced chance of survival or recovery.”
SAM has won millions of dollars for their clients, including a $30 million dollar verdict against a laboratory and gynecologist for a missed diagnosis on a pap smear, which was the largest reported verdict involving cervical cancer nationally. They also represent clients suffereint from breast cancer misdiagnosis in Long Island, NYC, and the surrounding areas.
To schedule a no cost consultation with an attorney, call 1-877-ASK4SAM. More information about Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. is available at https://ask4sam.net/contact/
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