Misdiagnosis Lawyer in Utah & Salt Lake City
If Your Doctor Was Wrong, We Can Help Make It Right
- Utah's Most Prolific Medical Malpractice Firm
- Working with Top Medical Experts
- We Take the Cases Other Firms Won't
- Results that Stand Up to Appeals
We’ll Help You Take a Stand For Yourself and Others
Most people who call us about a misdiagnosis never expected to be in this position. They didn't set out to sue a doctor. They set out to get better, and someone failed them.
But when a misdiagnosis goes unchallenged, it often happens again. There is no regulatory body that holds physicians accountable for diagnostic errors. The civil justice system, and the people willing to use it, is often the only thing that drives real change in medical practice.
When you call Younker Hyde Macfarlane, you're not just pursuing justice for what happened to you. You're helping ensure the next patient isn't failed the same way.
Free consultations. Contingency fee representation. Misdiagnosis clients served across Utah. Let us help you take a stand.
“John and his amazing team did everything in their power to make sure I got everything I deserved! They are also continuing to help me. I highly recommend this law firm.” —Tori, 5-Star Review
“Attorneys who will fight
like it’s their family.”
“My family had the pleasure of working with this firm following a tragic event. The firm was very good about answering our questions and explaining the process. Attorneys John Macfarlane and Mckay Corbett were empathetic and fought hard for our case. I recommend this firm to anyone who needs attorneys who will fight for your case like it’s their own family.” —Matt, 5-Star Review
Understanding Medical Malpractice Laws in Utah
Medical Misdiagnosis Is Tragically Common
An estimated 12 million Americans receive a medical misdiagnosis each year. This staggering statistic shows that misdiagnosis is far too common.
If you have even a sneaking suspicion that you or your loved one has suffered due to medical misdiagnosis, you should speak to our attorneys. We can assess the viability of your potential case at absolutely no cost to you.
Legal Elements Our Lawyers
Focus On
In a misdiagnosis claim, there are four legal elements that our Utah lawyers will focus on proving in court to tackle your medical malpractice case.
- A Professional Duty Owed to the Patient
Our lawyers work to prove that an established professional relationship between you and your physician required them to provide care to you. - Breach of Such Duty
To prove breach of duty, our lawyers look into how another physician may have easily met the care you required. For instance, if you suffered a personal injury to your left leg but the physician operated on your right leg, they did not uphold a standard of care. - Injury Caused by the Breach
Next, our lawyers will work to prove that the negligence on the part of your doctor resulted in further personal injury. For instance, if your illness was improperly diagnosed or not diagnosed at all and spreads to a later stage that requires more medical intervention, we may argue that the standard of care resulted in further injury. - Resulting Damages
Lastly, our lawyers calculate the total cost of your damages from your doctor's negligence (both economic and non-economic) and work to fight for your fair compensation.
What Can Be Misdiagnosed?
Misdiagnosis can occur for a variety of conditions, illnesses, and injuries. The following are prominent examples; however, it should be noted that misdiagnosis is by no means limited to the categories below. Our attorneys can represent clients in a variety of misdiagnosis cases.
A Failure to Diagnose Can Be
Just as Serious
Along with incorrect diagnoses, you may have a case if you had the signs and symptoms of a medical condition yet your physician failed to make a diagnosis and administer care. This form of medical malpractice can have tragic consequences.
- The Condition Progresses
Early diagnosis is vital to prevent your condition from progressing. If your medical problem goes undiagnosed and treatment isn't administered, your health may decline, and the fight against the illness may be more challenging to overcome. - Additional Medical Care Needed
Less invasive procedures are needed to stop the spread of a condition in the early stages of development. As the disease progresses, more invasive and costly measures are needed to cure the undiagnosed condition.
Our Lawyers Can Be the Support System You Need
When a tragedy occurs, many victims and their families turn to the injury lawyers of Younker Hyde Macfarlane, PLLC. Several of our clients from all over Utah discuss their cases and how our Salt Lake City law office helped them in their time of legal need.
