Minnesota Delayed Treatment Lawyer

When a person is seriously injured or ill, quick and efficient treatment is vital. This is true for mental illnesses such as depression or schizophrenia, as well as physical ailments such as cancer or internal injury. The longer a patient goes without treatment, the worse their prognosis becomes.

Reasons for Delay in Treatment

At the offices of Minnesota medical malpractice attorneys Terry & Slane, we are familiar with a wide variety of reasons that treatment is sometimes delayed. These reasons include:

• Negligence in diagnosis. Sometimes a medical professional will simply not notice certain symptoms, causing them to overlook a serious disorder. Misdiagnosis can also lead to a delay of much needed treatment.
• Failure to document. If a patient is transferred from one facility to another, it is very important for workers at the second facility to have all the relevant information. Without this data, they may have to repeat certain tests, costing the patient valuable time.
• Emergency respondent error. Avoidable human mistakes can cause ambulances and other emergency response vehicles to reach patients, or transport them to a facility, too late.
• Understaffed facilities. Sometimes a patient arrives at a health care facility in emergency condition, only to find that no one is available to treat him or her. Sometimes the patient’s symptoms become much worse, even fatal, before a doctor becomes available.

Fighting Back

If you or a loved one has suffered because of a delay in treatment, you can seek justice and win the compensation you deserve. Minnesota delayed treatment injury lawyers Terry & Slane have the knowledge and experience to advise you and fight for your rights in court.

Contact our offices at 612-333-5544 for your initial consultation today.