Radiology

Radiological medical malpractice occurs when radiologists or other healthcare professionals make errors in the process of obtaining, interpreting, or communicating the results of imaging studies, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. This can include overlooking critical findings, misinterpreting images, and failing to report results in a timely manner, leading to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a condition.

If you or a loved one suffered harm due to a failure in accurately diagnosing or treating a condition based on imaging results, you might have a case. Key factors include proving that the radiologist’s error deviated from the standard of care expected in the medical community and directly resulted in harm or worsened condition.

Common errors include failure to detect abnormalities in an image, incorrect interpretation of what is seen in an image (leading to misdiagnosis), poor quality images due to technical errors, and failure to communicate significant findings to the patient’s primary care physician or specialist in a timely manner.

Compensation can include medical expenses for treatments needed due to the error, compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of future earning capacity, and, in cases of severe outcomes, compensation for wrongful death. Each case is unique, so the specific compensation will depend on the circumstances.