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Laboratory Mistakes and Medical Malpractice Claims (Part B)

When you undergo a medical test, you expect the test to be conducted with precision. Yet, it has been reported that numerous laboratory mistakes take place on an annual basis, which means hundreds of patients are affected as a result. A Chicago medical malpractice attorney can talk to you about your case if you are one such patient.

The Effects of Laboratory Mistakes in Chicago

The effects that laboratory mistakes will have on a victim will depend greatly on the circumstances of the case. Victims of laboratory mistakes in Chicago may be subjected to:

• unnecessary surgery;
• delayed treatment;
• incorrect blood type transfusion; and
• incorrect prescription and medication.

The effects of misdiagnosis can swing both ways. Let's say that Bob has melanoma skin cancer. If his doctor is able to catch it early on, he can provide the necessary treatment and Bob stands a good chance of achieving a full recovery and leading a long and happy life. Suppose the lab technician that is testing a skin sample submitted by Bob's dermatologist commits a critical laboratory mistake in handling the tissue. The test turns back a false negative and Bob's dermatologist is led to believe that no further treatment is necessary.

Looking at this scenario in reverse, let's say that Bob is completely healthy and without any presence of melanoma, but his dermatologist spots a suspicious-looking mole and removes it to submit for laboratory testing in Chicago. The lab technician mixes up the test results and turns back a false positive for skin cancer. In turn, Bob is subjected to unnecessary additional testing, medical bills and anxiety.

In either case, a laboratory mistake can have serious physical and emotional consequences for the victim. If this sounds familiar to you, it may be time to contact a Chicago medical malpractice attorney that has experience in handling cases involving laboratory mistakes, so you can learn more about your legal options.

Hiring a Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney

If you have suffered injuries as a result of a laboratory mistake in Chicago, a Chicago medical malpractice attorney can work with you to investigate the details of your case. If it is determined that you have a viable claim, the Chicago injury team at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file a medical malpractice claim. Contact us today for a no cost case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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