Pursuing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis in Florida

If you or a loved one has been misdiagnosed with breast cancer in Florida, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. To succeed, you must prove that the healthcare provider’s actions fell below the accepted standard of care, causing injury.

Time Limits

A lawsuit must be filed within two years of discovering the misdiagnosis.

Care Standard 

The standard of care refers to the level of care and precaution that a similarly trained medical professional would provide under the same circumstances.

Witness Testimony 

You’ll need testimony from an expert witness, such as a doctor or medical professor, to establish whether the healthcare provider breached their duty of care.

Find the Cause

You must demonstrate that your injuries resulted from the misdiagnosis, not from the natural progression of the cancer.

Damages

It is essential to prove the damages caused by the misdiagnosis, including physical harm, emotional distress, and financial losses.

Liability

Liability can extend to any healthcare provider involved in the misdiagnosis, including pathologists, nurses, hospitals, and lab assistants.

Steps to Build Your Case:

• Seek a second opinion from another healthcare provider to confirm the diagnosis.
• Gather all pertinent medical records, including test results, doctor’s notes, and treatment plans.
• Maintain a thorough record of symptoms, treatments, and all interactions with healthcare providers.

If you believe you’ve been misdiagnosed, you must promptly contact a qualified medical malpractice attorney to review your case.

Jim Magazine

James (Jim) Magazine is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has spent his career helping injured victims. Jim is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1990 and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

Years of Experience: More than 30 years
Florida Registration Status: Active
Bar Admissions:
Clearwater Bar Association
West Pasco Bar Association