Des Moines Radiologist Malpractice Attorneys
Radiology and other forms of imaging technology have become indispensable in the diagnosis of a vast range of life-threatening diseases and other serious medical conditions. When radiologists or others misread images, misinterpret test results or fail to properly communicate those results, consequences for the patient can be catastrophic.
At Galligan & Reid, P.C., our accomplished lawyers stand ready to evaluate serious cases of potential medical malpractice anywhere in Iowa. We know from past case experience that many failures to diagnose cancer and other serious conditions in a timely manner can be traced to radiology and pathology errors. Our respected, longstanding law firm has the proven ability to recover substantial compensation for victims and their families.
Did Physician or Hospital Negligence Prevent or Delay Effective Treatment?
Radiology errors and other test-related mistakes may come to light through a medical provider's admission — or only through skilled, detail-focused investigation after the fact. These costly errors can take several forms, including:
- Misreading of X-rays, CT scan results or magnetic resonance images (MRIs), leading either to a failure to diagnose an illness, injury or risk (such as a potentially malignant tumor) or a mistaken diagnosis and unnecessary surgery
- Communication failures between radiologists, lab technicians, pathologists and others — such as failures to view test results at all or call attention to key observations
- Mix-ups of different patients' test results or other serious and costly administrative errors
Taking Action for Victims of Test-Reading Errors and Failed Communication
In a time when cost-cutting and increased patient throughput are priorities at most hospitals and clinics, many facilities rely on remote services to read radiology images and process laboratory samples. In some situations, this introduces a greater likelihood of error — as do workloads requiring some radiologists, for example, to view hundreds of images per day.
Please contact us for a free initial consultation if your case may call for an Iowa radiology error attorney with extensive medical malpractice knowledge and trial experience. Our legal team is prepared to investigate every aspect of your claim, calling on quality medical experts as necessary to determine if your doctor or hospital should be held accountable for damages to you and your family.
